A multi-disciplinary design optimization framework with integrated structural transformation for highly loaded radial turbines

The use of CFD-based optimizations is becoming a standard for turbomachinery design. Although the use of such optimizations can lead to great improvements of the machine performances, there are still several shortcomings in the common design procedure of turbomachines. In fact, this entails the optimization of the component shape, and only a...

Design of Small Scale Shockwave Generators for the ORCHID Setup

This report focuses on the design and analysis of various subcomponents of the supersonic nozzle test section of the ORCHID setup. The primary concern is a study dedicated to the model support system which is crucial to the success of a series of gas dynamic experiments for high fidelity software validation. Standard design rules and empirical...