C conjugate heat transfer simulation of swirl internal cooling on blade leading edge

Abstract Swirl cooling can not only increase the area of the heat exchange wall covered by the coolant, but also improve the average heat transfer intensity and uniformity of the target surface. SST k-ω turbulence model is utilized in the conjugate heat transfer numerical simulation. Based on C3X blades, leading edge swirl cooling structure of the corresponding areas are modified. The flow and heat transfer characteristics of swirl cooling are analyzed at different cross-sections and positions. It is found that there exists an optimal aspect ratio and hole spacing to minimize the temperature gradient on the swirl cavity wall. The swirling motion in the swirl cavity can significantly increase the heat transfer coefficient of the wall surface.