A Theoretical Analysis of Two Dimensional Cascade Flow with Application on an Axial Flow Pump

Author: Robinson, Richard Lee

Year: 1950

Degree: Engineer's thesis

Advisor: Rannie, W. Duncan

Committee Member: Unknown, Unknown

Option: Mechanical Engineering

DOI: 10.7907/wmgd-ts70

Abstract

This paper presents a method for solving the two dimensional cascade flow problem. This method of solution utilizes the slopes of the airfoil instead of the airfoil shape as has been done in most previous solutions. The value of this step is the numerical accuracy gained in solving for the velocity distribution directly, without the differentiation required in other methods.

An application of this method is made to a three bladed axial flow pump using a standard NACA 4400 series airfoil for the blade shapes.

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