The influence of secondary flow structures in a turbocharger turbine housing in steady state and pulsating flow conditions

S. P. Lee, M. L. Jupp, A. K. Nickson

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Abstract

This paper presents a computational investigation into the effect of volute secondary flow structures on turbine inlet flow conditions. The steady state results show Dean type vortices exist early in the volute. As a result a substantial variation in absolute flow angle at the volute exit was observed. Pulsed flow simulations showed that the size and position of the secondary flow structures are time dependent. The resulting volute exit flow conditions were also found to be time dependent with the absolute flow angle at the volute exit varying with pulse pressure. This paper shows that that the secondary flow structures that exist in the volute as a result of cross sectional shape can have significant downstream effects on rotor performance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2016 7th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, ICMAE 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages154-159
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781467388290
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 Aug 2016
Event7th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering - London, United Kingdom
Duration: 18 Jul 201620 Jul 2016
Conference number: 7

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Abbreviated titleICMAE 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Period18/07/1620/07/16

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