Experimental analysis of performance and tip dynamic pressure in a compressor cascade with high-speed moving endwall

Abstract This study measured the aerodynamic performance and dynamic pressure signals of a compressor cascade platform with high-speed rotating endwall. Instead of translational movement, the endwall features an innovative large rotating disk. Measurements were conducted on a controlled diffusion airfoil (CDA) under different conditions: tip clearances (3 mm and 2.5 mm), inlet incidences (+6° and −6°), and stationary or high-speed rotating states at 0.5 Ma inflow. The results reveal that endwall movement amplifies circumferential leakage losses, increases kinetic energy, deviates the leakage flow path, and reduces total pressure loss in the leakage core region. Dynamic pressure results reveal greater unsteadiness in the tip region under positive incidence conditions and with larger clearances. Characteristic frequency ranges (8000 Hz for system vibration and 150∼200 Hz for leakage flow development) are identified. Further experimental measurements and high-precision simulations are needed the determine the matching relationship between complex flow behaviour in the blade tip region and characteristic frequency.