TurboFlow: Meanline Modelling of Axial Turbines

Overview

TurboFlow is a Python package for mean-line modelling of axial turbines. It aims to offer flexible and reliable simulations for both performance prediction and design optimization, and should present a valuable resource for engineers and researchers working in the field of turbomachinery.

Features

  • Performance Prediction: Accurately predict the performance of axial turbines based on various input parameters.

  • Design Optimization: Optimize preliminary axial turbine design to achieve optimal performance metrics.

  • Equation-oriented problem formulation: Equation-oriented problem formulation for performance analysis and design optimization.

  • Model consitency: The model is consistent for both performance prediction and design optimization.

  • Efficient solution: The model adopts gradient-based root-finding and optimization solver.

  • Real gas fluid property analysis: CoolProp is used to determine thermohpysical properties.

  • Flexible model: The model offers options for submodels for loss, deviation and choking calculations.

  • General geometry: Geometrical variables are defined to cover a wide range of designs, including multistage configurations.

  • Easy-to-use: Intuitive and easy setup of input parameters for rapid development and analysis.

  • Extensive Documentation: Comprehensive guides and examples to help you get started quickly.

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