Modesto Laguardia
Impact of AM-Induced Upscaled Surface Roughness on Flow Dynamics, Heat Transfer and Friction Properties: A Particle Image Velocimetry Study.
Rel. Gioacchino Cafiero. Politecnico di Torino, Corso di laurea magistrale in Ingegneria Aerospaziale, 2025
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Abstract
The increase in global energy demand has driven technological advancements aimed at improving the performance of machines used for energy production, particularly Land-Based Gas Turbines (LBGT). In the last decade, enhancements in compression ratio and Turbine Inlet Temperature (TIT) have led to a 40% improvement in efficiency, made possible by the adoption of Additive Manufacturing (AM), as opposed to traditional casting techniques. This study examined the flow dynamics under irregular texture typical of AM-produced products. Cooling channels were sectioned and up-scaled for testing on a rig, where PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) technique was employed for the analysis. The validation of the setup and measurements enabled the examination of three multi-scale rough surfaces with irregular patterns.
Mean and turbulence statistics were assessed using drag information, highlighting the variability in the turbulent nature of the flow across the three investigated rough surfaces as a function of roughness scale
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