Navier-Stokes Computations for Turbulent Flow Predictions in Transonic Turbine Cascade Using a Zonal Approach
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Numerical results are presented for viscous flow through a transonic turbine cascade using different turbulence models and H-type grids. The explicit Navier-Stokes solver used in the solution was developed with an option of conservative zonal approach for interpolation across the periodic boundaries with minimum numerical errors. This approach allows the use of a grid that is more orthogonal and less skewed which leads to higher accuracy in the prediction of turbine blade performance. The results obtained with an algebraic and two equation turbulence models, and with two types of H grids are compared at two different flow conditions.