Simulation of Transonic Compressor Performance Deterioration Due to Sand Erosion

Authors

  • Nizar A. Qattan Aerospace Engineering Department, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
  • Ali M. Al-Bahi
  • Belkacem Kada Aerospace Engineering Department, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia

Keywords:

Airfoil deterioration, Compressor, Erosion, Rotor 37, Transonic

Abstract

Air sand erosion is a widely effecting phenomenon in GCC region, where a solid particle impacting on a wall surface causing catastrophic mechanical damage, the engine compressor operating in a particulate environment are subjected to deterioration of performance and life due to sand ingestion. In current paper we simulate and studied the sand erosion in such transonic compressors were flow rate, particle size and concentration were investigated to study particles distribution and erosion rate along the compressor blade. Result shows that particles concentration has the most significant effect on blade erosion rate where particles size has less effect among all other measured parameters. Surface deformation and roughness is in scope for further investigation.

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Published

2022-10-04

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Nizar A. Qattan, Ali M. Al-Bahi, & Belkacem Kada. (2022). Simulation of Transonic Compressor Performance Deterioration Due to Sand Erosion. American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences, 90(1), 95–108. Retrieved from https://www.asrjetsjournal.org/index.php/American_Scientific_Journal/article/view/8012

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Vol. 90 No. 1 (2022)

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