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Nickson, Ambrose K. - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Acoustic characteristics of a ported shroud turbocompressor operating at design conditions
    'SAGE Publications', 2020
    Co-Authors: Sharma Sidharath, Garcia Tiscar Jorge, Allport, John M., Broatch A., Nickson, Ambrose K.
    Abstract:

    [EN] In this article, the acoustic characterisation of a turbocharger compressor with ported shroud design is carried out through the numerical simulation of the system operating under design conditions of maximum isentropic efficiency. While ported shroud compressors have been proposed as a way to control the flow near unstable conditions in order to obtain a more stable operation and enhance deep surge margin, it is often assumed that the behaviour under stable design conditions is characterised by a smooth, non-detached flow that matches an equivalent standard compressor. Furthermore, research is scarce regarding the acoustic effects of the ported shroud addition, especially under the design conditions. To analyse the flow field evolution and its relation with the noise generation, spectral signatures using statistical and scale-resolving turbulence modelling methods are obtained after successfully validating the performance and acoustic predictions of the numerical model with experimental measurements. Propagation of the frequency content through the ducts has been estimated with the aid of pressure decomposition methods to enhance the content coming from the compressor. Expected acoustic phenomena such as `buzz-saw¿ tones, blade passing peaks and broadband noise are correctly identified in the modelled spectrum. Analysis of the flow behaviour in the ported shroud shows rotating structures through the slot that may impact the acoustic and vibration response. Further inspection of the pressure field through modal decomposition confirms the influence of the ported shroud cavity in noise generation and propagation, especially at lower frequencies, suggesting that further research should be carried out on the impact these flow enhancement solutions have on the noise emission of the turbocharger.The project was sponsored and supported by BorgWarner Turbo Systems and the Regional Growth Fund (RGF Grant Award 01.09.07.01/1789C). The authors would like to thank BorgWarner Turbo Systems for permission to publish the results presented in this article. The support of the HPC group at the University of Huddersfield is gratefully acknowledged.Sharma, S.; Broatch, A.; Garcia Tiscar, J.; Allport, JM.; Nickson, AK. (2020). Acoustic characteristics of a ported shroud turbocompressor operating at design conditions. International Journal of Engine Research. 21(8):1454-1468. https://doi.org/10.1177/1468087418814635S1454146821

  • Effects of ported shroud casing treatment on the acoustic and flow behaviour of a centrifugal compressor
    'SAGE Publications', 2020
    Co-Authors: Sharma Sidharath, Garcia Tiscar Jorge, Allport, John M., Barrans Simon, Nickson, Ambrose K.
    Abstract:

    [EN] Centrifugal turbomachines of smaller sizes operating at higher speeds have become pervasive due to the increased specific power and reliability achieved by improvements in manufacturing, materials and computational methods. The presence of these small turbomachines, specifically compressors, in helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), auxiliary power units (APUs), turbochargers and micro gas turbines necessitates superior aerodynamic performance over a broad operational range which is widely achieved by ported shroud casing designs. In addition to aerodynamic performance, acoustic emissions have become a critical aspect of design for these small centrifugal compressors due to high operational speeds. Furthermore, the literature on the acoustic effects of the casing treatment is rather limited. Therefore, the impact of ported shroud casing treatment on the acoustic and flow features of the compressor operating at the design and near surge conditions have been quantified by numerically modelling the open and blocked configuration of the compressors. Upon comparing with experimental results, the numerical spectra are shown to capture the differences between the two configurations at the investigated operating points with reasonable accuracy. Although the casing treatment is generally seen to decrease the overall acoustic emission of the compressor at both operating conditions, increased propagation of tonal content in the direction upstream to the impeller is observed, particularly for design operation. Broadband characteristics in the lower and medium frequency regions usually associated with near surge operation including `whoosh' noise are observed to be alleviated by the ported shroud casing treatment.The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship and/or publication of this article: The project is sponsored and supported by BorgWarner Turbo Systems and the Regional Growth Fund (RGF Grant Award 01.09.07.01/1789C).Sharma, S.; Garcia Tiscar, J.; Allport, JM.; Barrans, S.; Nickson, AK. (2020). Effects of ported shroud casing treatment on the acoustic and flow behaviour of a centrifugal compressor. International Journal of Engine Research. 21(6):998-1011. https://doi.org/10.1177/1468087419880431S998101121

  • Evaluation of modelling parameters for computing flow-induced noise in a small high-speed centrifugal compressor
    'Elsevier BV', 2020
    Co-Authors: Sharma Sidharath, Garcia Tiscar Jorge, Allport, John M., Barrans Simon, Nickson, Ambrose K.
    Abstract:

    [EN] Developments in computing infrastructure and methods over the last decade have enhanced the potential of numerical methods to reasonably predict the aerodynamic noise. The generation and propagation of the flow induced noise are aerodynamic phenomena. Although the fluid flow dynamics and the resultant acoustics are both governed by mass and momentum conservation equations, former is of convective and for diffusive nature while the latter is propagative showing insignificant attenuation due to viscosity except for small viscothermal losses. Aeroacoustic modelling of systems with intricate geometries and complex flow is still not mature due to challenges in the accurate tractable representation of turbulent viscous flows. Therefore, state-of-the-art for computing flow-induced noise in small centrifugal compressors is reviewed and critical evaluation of various parameters in the numerical model is undertaken in this work. The impact of various turbulence formulations along with corresponding spatial and temporal resolutions on performance and acoustic predictions are quantified. The performance predictions are observed to be within 1.5% of the measured values irrespective of turbulence and timestep parameters. The noise generated by the impeller is observed to be reasonably correlated with the measurements and the absolute values of the sound pressure levels along with decay rates predicted by LES and SBES formulations are better than the similar predictions from DES and URANS formulations. The impact of timestep size is observed and is determinant of the frequency up to which spectra can be appropriately resolved. Furthermore, results emphasise the importance of high spatial resolution for scale resolving turbulence formulations to yield better results and the information can be used to select appropriate numerical configuration considering time and accuracy trade-offs. (C) 2020 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.The project is sponsored and supported by BorgWarner Turbo Systems and the Regional Growth Fund (RGF Grant Award 01.09.07.01/1789C). The authors would like to thank BorgWarner Turbo Systems for permission to publish the results presented in this paper. The support of the HPC group at the University of Huddersfield is gratefully acknowledged.Sharma, S.; Garcia Tiscar, J.; Allport, JM.; Barrans, S.; Nickson, AK. (2020). Evaluation of modelling parameters for computing flow-induced noise in a small high-speed centrifugal compressor. Aerospace Science and Technology. 98:1-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ast.2020.105697S1159

  • Acoustic characterisation of a small high-speed centrifugal compressor with casing treatment: an experimental study
    'Elsevier BV', 2019
    Co-Authors: Sharma Sidharath, Garcia Tiscar Jorge, Allport, John M., Broatch A., Nickson, Ambrose K.
    Abstract:

    [EN] With the advancements in manufacturing, materials and computational methods, turbomachinery designs have become more efficient providing higher specific power and reliability with lower weight and cost. The rotational speed of turbomachines has increased while the overall machine size has decreased for a similar power output leading to the pervasive presence of small, high-speed turbomachines, specifically centrifugal compressors in helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), auxiliary power units (APUs), turbochargers and micro gas turbines. In addition to superior aerodynamic performance over a wide range, increased operating speeds have made the acoustic emissions of small centrifugal compressors a critical aspect of design. Therefore, this work presents an experimental campaign to characterise the acoustic behaviour of a compressor with an intent to quantify the dominant features of the flow-induced noise for design and near surge operating conditions. Furthermore, the campaign is extended to establish the impact of the ported shroud casing treatment and operating speed on the acoustic emission of the compressor. The in-duct noise measurement method is used in this work to quantify the noise generated in the compressor by measuring pressure fluctuations near the inducer and diffuser while the propagation of the generated noise to the ducts is computed from an array of piezoelectric sensors. Spectra at the design operating point are dominated by tonal noise while broadband noise content is the dominant feature of spectra for near surge operation. Although the ported shroud cavity does not significantly alter the overall noise levels of the compressor operating at design condition, it does seem to propagate tonal noise. For near surge operation, the casing treatment positively impacts the acoustic emission with a reduction of approximately 10 dB in the range up to the blade pass frequency. Furthermore, various broadband features are also observed to be alleviated by the casing treatment. (C) 2019 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rightsThe project was sponsored and supported by BorgWarner Turbo Systems and the Regional Growth Fund (RGF Grant Award 01.09.07.01/1789C). The authors would like to thank BorgWarner Turbo Systems for permission to publish the results presented in this paper.Sharma, S.; Broatch, A.; Garcia Tiscar, J.; Allport, JM.; Nickson, AK. (2019). Acoustic characterisation of a small high-speed centrifugal compressor with casing treatment: an experimental study. Aerospace Science and Technology. 95:1-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ast.2019.105518S1159

  • Acoustic and pressure characteristics of a ported shroud turbocompressor operating at near surge conditions
    'Elsevier BV', 2019
    Co-Authors: Sharma Sidharath, Garcia Tiscar Jorge, Nickson, Ambrose K., Broatch A., Allport, John M.
    Abstract:

    [EN] The operation of compressor at lower mass flow rates is limited by surge which is marked by large fluctuations in operational variables and accompanied by significant increase in noise. Ported shroud casing treatment is a widely used method to control the flow near unstable conditions in order to obtain a stable operation and enhance deep surge margin. The research on the acoustic effects of the ported shroud design is limited. Therefore, this paper numerically characterises the acoustic features of a turbocharger compressor with ported shroud design operating at marginal or soft surge conditions and investigates the correlation between acoustic characteristics and the spatial flow structures. The acoustic and the flow field features are analysed using spectral signatures obtained from an experimentally validated numerical model using both performance and acoustic measurements. Propagation of the frequency content through the ducts has been estimated with the aid of the beamforming and method of characteristics to enhance the content coming from the compressor. Expected acoustic phenomena such as rotating order tones and blade passing peaks are correctly identified in the modelled spectrum with the limitation to capture the specific broadband features. Hence, the numerical model can be used to further the research encompassing the impact these flow enhancement solutions have on the noise emission of the turbocharger. Inspection of the flow field shows radially exiting fluid at the ported shroud slot leading to the formation of the high-speed jets exiting the ported shroud cavity. Circumferential propagation of the stall cells is also identified in the impeller. Further inspection of the pressure field through modal decomposition implies the localisation of the energetic noise sources in the impeller downstream components. The influence of the ported shroud cavity on the acoustic characteristic of the compressor is not significant and is limited to the propagation of the tonal noise in the direction of impeller upstream. (C) 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.The project is sponsored and supported by BorgWarner Turbo Systems and the Regional Growth Fund (RGF Grant Award 01.09.07.01/1789C). The authors would like to thank BorgWarner Turbo Systems for permission to publish the results presented in this paper. The support of the HPC group at the University of Huddersfield is gratefully acknowledged.Sharma, S.; Broatch, A.; Garcia Tiscar, J.; Nickson, AK.; Allport, JM. (2019). Acoustic and pressure characteristics of a ported shroud turbocompressor operating at near surge conditions. Applied Acoustics. 148:434-447. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2019.01.005S43444714

Georges Descombes - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • influence of the lubricating oil pressure and temperature on the performance at low speeds of a centrifugal compressor for an automotive engine
    Applied Thermal Engineering, 2011
    Co-Authors: Pierre Podevi, Adria Clenci, Georges Descombes
    Abstract:

    Abstract Currently, turbocharged common rail high pressure direct injection diesel engines are regarded as state-of-the-art. The use of the turbocharging technique in gasoline engines is also increasing, in order to achieve further fuel consumption reductions via downsizing. As the specific power outputs of both diesel and gasoline engines rise, the low-end torque behavior of such engines and turbo-lag are becoming increasingly critical. This is primarily a result of the specific characteristics of turbochargers and internal combustion engines themselves. When it comes to matching a turbocharger to a given engine, the compressor map over the entire operating area has to be known with sufficient accuracy, especially at low turbocharger speeds corresponding to the engine low part loads (i.e. urban traffic). This map is established assuming the adiabatic behavior of the compressor. While this assumption is acceptable at rather high speeds, it is no longer valid for low speeds, and for that reason, the compressor map in this area is not provided by the turbocharger manufacturer. Worldwide, there are no standard guidelines for the correct measurement and calculation of turbocharger maps at low speeds. In collaboration with a French automotive manufacturer, a special method was therefore designed and applied within the laboratory LGP2ES at Cnam Paris in order to obtain the compressor low speed map. A special torquemeter was fitted in a cold turbocharger test bench, affording measurements from 30,000 rpm to 120,000 rpm. The experimental results presented in this paper show the combined effect of the lubricating oil temperature and pressure on the compressor performance, expressed in terms of compression ratio, compressor power, isentropic efficiency and mechanical efficiency. These results afford a better estimation of the compressor map at low speeds.

Adria Clenci - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • influence of the lubricating oil pressure and temperature on the performance at low speeds of a centrifugal compressor for an automotive engine
    Applied Thermal Engineering, 2011
    Co-Authors: Pierre Podevi, Adria Clenci, Georges Descombes
    Abstract:

    Abstract Currently, turbocharged common rail high pressure direct injection diesel engines are regarded as state-of-the-art. The use of the turbocharging technique in gasoline engines is also increasing, in order to achieve further fuel consumption reductions via downsizing. As the specific power outputs of both diesel and gasoline engines rise, the low-end torque behavior of such engines and turbo-lag are becoming increasingly critical. This is primarily a result of the specific characteristics of turbochargers and internal combustion engines themselves. When it comes to matching a turbocharger to a given engine, the compressor map over the entire operating area has to be known with sufficient accuracy, especially at low turbocharger speeds corresponding to the engine low part loads (i.e. urban traffic). This map is established assuming the adiabatic behavior of the compressor. While this assumption is acceptable at rather high speeds, it is no longer valid for low speeds, and for that reason, the compressor map in this area is not provided by the turbocharger manufacturer. Worldwide, there are no standard guidelines for the correct measurement and calculation of turbocharger maps at low speeds. In collaboration with a French automotive manufacturer, a special method was therefore designed and applied within the laboratory LGP2ES at Cnam Paris in order to obtain the compressor low speed map. A special torquemeter was fitted in a cold turbocharger test bench, affording measurements from 30,000 rpm to 120,000 rpm. The experimental results presented in this paper show the combined effect of the lubricating oil temperature and pressure on the compressor performance, expressed in terms of compression ratio, compressor power, isentropic efficiency and mechanical efficiency. These results afford a better estimation of the compressor map at low speeds.

Carlos Ocampomartinez - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • adaptive pi control with robust variable structure anti windup strategy for systems with rate limited actuators application to compression systems
    Control Engineering Practice, 2020
    Co-Authors: Yousif Eldigair, Fabricio Garelli, Cristian Kunusch, Carlos Ocampomartinez
    Abstract:

    Abstract In this paper, an adaptive proportional–integral (PI) control strategy for nonlinear systems with constrained actuators is discussed. In particular, a variable-structure anti-windup strategy that can be retrofitted onto different control structures is proposed and validated. Both the developed controller and anti-windup method are attuned to an automotive industrial control application: the control of air mass flow-rate and pressure in a fuel cell system using a high speed turbo-compressor and an electromechanical valve. Both the compressor and valve are rate-limited. The results from experimental tests agree with the simulations obtained and showing the effectiveness of the proposed approach by evidencing the fast control dynamics and the proper and desired closed-loop performance of the scheme without windup phenomena.

Sharma Sidharath - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Acoustic characteristics of a ported shroud turbocompressor operating at design conditions
    'SAGE Publications', 2020
    Co-Authors: Sharma Sidharath, Garcia Tiscar Jorge, Allport, John M., Broatch A., Nickson, Ambrose K.
    Abstract:

    [EN] In this article, the acoustic characterisation of a turbocharger compressor with ported shroud design is carried out through the numerical simulation of the system operating under design conditions of maximum isentropic efficiency. While ported shroud compressors have been proposed as a way to control the flow near unstable conditions in order to obtain a more stable operation and enhance deep surge margin, it is often assumed that the behaviour under stable design conditions is characterised by a smooth, non-detached flow that matches an equivalent standard compressor. Furthermore, research is scarce regarding the acoustic effects of the ported shroud addition, especially under the design conditions. To analyse the flow field evolution and its relation with the noise generation, spectral signatures using statistical and scale-resolving turbulence modelling methods are obtained after successfully validating the performance and acoustic predictions of the numerical model with experimental measurements. Propagation of the frequency content through the ducts has been estimated with the aid of pressure decomposition methods to enhance the content coming from the compressor. Expected acoustic phenomena such as `buzz-saw¿ tones, blade passing peaks and broadband noise are correctly identified in the modelled spectrum. Analysis of the flow behaviour in the ported shroud shows rotating structures through the slot that may impact the acoustic and vibration response. Further inspection of the pressure field through modal decomposition confirms the influence of the ported shroud cavity in noise generation and propagation, especially at lower frequencies, suggesting that further research should be carried out on the impact these flow enhancement solutions have on the noise emission of the turbocharger.The project was sponsored and supported by BorgWarner Turbo Systems and the Regional Growth Fund (RGF Grant Award 01.09.07.01/1789C). The authors would like to thank BorgWarner Turbo Systems for permission to publish the results presented in this article. The support of the HPC group at the University of Huddersfield is gratefully acknowledged.Sharma, S.; Broatch, A.; Garcia Tiscar, J.; Allport, JM.; Nickson, AK. (2020). Acoustic characteristics of a ported shroud turbocompressor operating at design conditions. International Journal of Engine Research. 21(8):1454-1468. https://doi.org/10.1177/1468087418814635S1454146821

  • Effects of ported shroud casing treatment on the acoustic and flow behaviour of a centrifugal compressor
    'SAGE Publications', 2020
    Co-Authors: Sharma Sidharath, Garcia Tiscar Jorge, Allport, John M., Barrans Simon, Nickson, Ambrose K.
    Abstract:

    [EN] Centrifugal turbomachines of smaller sizes operating at higher speeds have become pervasive due to the increased specific power and reliability achieved by improvements in manufacturing, materials and computational methods. The presence of these small turbomachines, specifically compressors, in helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), auxiliary power units (APUs), turbochargers and micro gas turbines necessitates superior aerodynamic performance over a broad operational range which is widely achieved by ported shroud casing designs. In addition to aerodynamic performance, acoustic emissions have become a critical aspect of design for these small centrifugal compressors due to high operational speeds. Furthermore, the literature on the acoustic effects of the casing treatment is rather limited. Therefore, the impact of ported shroud casing treatment on the acoustic and flow features of the compressor operating at the design and near surge conditions have been quantified by numerically modelling the open and blocked configuration of the compressors. Upon comparing with experimental results, the numerical spectra are shown to capture the differences between the two configurations at the investigated operating points with reasonable accuracy. Although the casing treatment is generally seen to decrease the overall acoustic emission of the compressor at both operating conditions, increased propagation of tonal content in the direction upstream to the impeller is observed, particularly for design operation. Broadband characteristics in the lower and medium frequency regions usually associated with near surge operation including `whoosh' noise are observed to be alleviated by the ported shroud casing treatment.The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship and/or publication of this article: The project is sponsored and supported by BorgWarner Turbo Systems and the Regional Growth Fund (RGF Grant Award 01.09.07.01/1789C).Sharma, S.; Garcia Tiscar, J.; Allport, JM.; Barrans, S.; Nickson, AK. (2020). Effects of ported shroud casing treatment on the acoustic and flow behaviour of a centrifugal compressor. International Journal of Engine Research. 21(6):998-1011. https://doi.org/10.1177/1468087419880431S998101121

  • Evaluation of modelling parameters for computing flow-induced noise in a small high-speed centrifugal compressor
    'Elsevier BV', 2020
    Co-Authors: Sharma Sidharath, Garcia Tiscar Jorge, Allport, John M., Barrans Simon, Nickson, Ambrose K.
    Abstract:

    [EN] Developments in computing infrastructure and methods over the last decade have enhanced the potential of numerical methods to reasonably predict the aerodynamic noise. The generation and propagation of the flow induced noise are aerodynamic phenomena. Although the fluid flow dynamics and the resultant acoustics are both governed by mass and momentum conservation equations, former is of convective and for diffusive nature while the latter is propagative showing insignificant attenuation due to viscosity except for small viscothermal losses. Aeroacoustic modelling of systems with intricate geometries and complex flow is still not mature due to challenges in the accurate tractable representation of turbulent viscous flows. Therefore, state-of-the-art for computing flow-induced noise in small centrifugal compressors is reviewed and critical evaluation of various parameters in the numerical model is undertaken in this work. The impact of various turbulence formulations along with corresponding spatial and temporal resolutions on performance and acoustic predictions are quantified. The performance predictions are observed to be within 1.5% of the measured values irrespective of turbulence and timestep parameters. The noise generated by the impeller is observed to be reasonably correlated with the measurements and the absolute values of the sound pressure levels along with decay rates predicted by LES and SBES formulations are better than the similar predictions from DES and URANS formulations. The impact of timestep size is observed and is determinant of the frequency up to which spectra can be appropriately resolved. Furthermore, results emphasise the importance of high spatial resolution for scale resolving turbulence formulations to yield better results and the information can be used to select appropriate numerical configuration considering time and accuracy trade-offs. (C) 2020 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.The project is sponsored and supported by BorgWarner Turbo Systems and the Regional Growth Fund (RGF Grant Award 01.09.07.01/1789C). The authors would like to thank BorgWarner Turbo Systems for permission to publish the results presented in this paper. The support of the HPC group at the University of Huddersfield is gratefully acknowledged.Sharma, S.; Garcia Tiscar, J.; Allport, JM.; Barrans, S.; Nickson, AK. (2020). Evaluation of modelling parameters for computing flow-induced noise in a small high-speed centrifugal compressor. Aerospace Science and Technology. 98:1-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ast.2020.105697S1159

  • Acoustic characterisation of a small high-speed centrifugal compressor with casing treatment: an experimental study
    'Elsevier BV', 2019
    Co-Authors: Sharma Sidharath, Garcia Tiscar Jorge, Allport, John M., Broatch A., Nickson, Ambrose K.
    Abstract:

    [EN] With the advancements in manufacturing, materials and computational methods, turbomachinery designs have become more efficient providing higher specific power and reliability with lower weight and cost. The rotational speed of turbomachines has increased while the overall machine size has decreased for a similar power output leading to the pervasive presence of small, high-speed turbomachines, specifically centrifugal compressors in helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), auxiliary power units (APUs), turbochargers and micro gas turbines. In addition to superior aerodynamic performance over a wide range, increased operating speeds have made the acoustic emissions of small centrifugal compressors a critical aspect of design. Therefore, this work presents an experimental campaign to characterise the acoustic behaviour of a compressor with an intent to quantify the dominant features of the flow-induced noise for design and near surge operating conditions. Furthermore, the campaign is extended to establish the impact of the ported shroud casing treatment and operating speed on the acoustic emission of the compressor. The in-duct noise measurement method is used in this work to quantify the noise generated in the compressor by measuring pressure fluctuations near the inducer and diffuser while the propagation of the generated noise to the ducts is computed from an array of piezoelectric sensors. Spectra at the design operating point are dominated by tonal noise while broadband noise content is the dominant feature of spectra for near surge operation. Although the ported shroud cavity does not significantly alter the overall noise levels of the compressor operating at design condition, it does seem to propagate tonal noise. For near surge operation, the casing treatment positively impacts the acoustic emission with a reduction of approximately 10 dB in the range up to the blade pass frequency. Furthermore, various broadband features are also observed to be alleviated by the casing treatment. (C) 2019 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rightsThe project was sponsored and supported by BorgWarner Turbo Systems and the Regional Growth Fund (RGF Grant Award 01.09.07.01/1789C). The authors would like to thank BorgWarner Turbo Systems for permission to publish the results presented in this paper.Sharma, S.; Broatch, A.; Garcia Tiscar, J.; Allport, JM.; Nickson, AK. (2019). Acoustic characterisation of a small high-speed centrifugal compressor with casing treatment: an experimental study. Aerospace Science and Technology. 95:1-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ast.2019.105518S1159

  • Acoustic and pressure characteristics of a ported shroud turbocompressor operating at near surge conditions
    'Elsevier BV', 2019
    Co-Authors: Sharma Sidharath, Garcia Tiscar Jorge, Nickson, Ambrose K., Broatch A., Allport, John M.
    Abstract:

    [EN] The operation of compressor at lower mass flow rates is limited by surge which is marked by large fluctuations in operational variables and accompanied by significant increase in noise. Ported shroud casing treatment is a widely used method to control the flow near unstable conditions in order to obtain a stable operation and enhance deep surge margin. The research on the acoustic effects of the ported shroud design is limited. Therefore, this paper numerically characterises the acoustic features of a turbocharger compressor with ported shroud design operating at marginal or soft surge conditions and investigates the correlation between acoustic characteristics and the spatial flow structures. The acoustic and the flow field features are analysed using spectral signatures obtained from an experimentally validated numerical model using both performance and acoustic measurements. Propagation of the frequency content through the ducts has been estimated with the aid of the beamforming and method of characteristics to enhance the content coming from the compressor. Expected acoustic phenomena such as rotating order tones and blade passing peaks are correctly identified in the modelled spectrum with the limitation to capture the specific broadband features. Hence, the numerical model can be used to further the research encompassing the impact these flow enhancement solutions have on the noise emission of the turbocharger. Inspection of the flow field shows radially exiting fluid at the ported shroud slot leading to the formation of the high-speed jets exiting the ported shroud cavity. Circumferential propagation of the stall cells is also identified in the impeller. Further inspection of the pressure field through modal decomposition implies the localisation of the energetic noise sources in the impeller downstream components. The influence of the ported shroud cavity on the acoustic characteristic of the compressor is not significant and is limited to the propagation of the tonal noise in the direction of impeller upstream. (C) 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.The project is sponsored and supported by BorgWarner Turbo Systems and the Regional Growth Fund (RGF Grant Award 01.09.07.01/1789C). The authors would like to thank BorgWarner Turbo Systems for permission to publish the results presented in this paper. The support of the HPC group at the University of Huddersfield is gratefully acknowledged.Sharma, S.; Broatch, A.; Garcia Tiscar, J.; Nickson, AK.; Allport, JM. (2019). Acoustic and pressure characteristics of a ported shroud turbocompressor operating at near surge conditions. Applied Acoustics. 148:434-447. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2019.01.005S43444714

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