A computational technology for constructing the optimal shape of a power plant blade assembly taking into account structural constraints

Abstract

A computational technology for constructing the optimal shape of a power plant three-dimensional blade assembly is presented. The shape of the blade assembly is optimized to improve the power characteristics of the blade assembly taking into account structural constraints. The computational technology is a unified chain of algorithms beginning with constructing a CAD model of the assembly, generation of a computational grid, simulation of the flow around the assembly using OpenFoam, and finally the animated stereo visualization of the power plant operation. The visual representation of the results in all phases is required for debugging, verification, and control. The proposed technology provides a basis for finding the optimal shape of the blade assembly by varying its key geometric parameters. Practical results of the simulation are discussed.