IISES International Academic Conference, Lisbon

STUDY OF THE PERFORMANCE OF RADIAL TURBINE OPERATING WITH BUTANE

REDA BELHOUARI

Abstract:

This research is dedicated to the study of the performance of a radial turbine, an area. of strategic importance for the optimization of power plants and propulsion systems. Radial turbines are widely used in various applications. Their operational efficiency and reliability are key factors in ensuring economical and sustainable operation of these systems. Numerical simulations CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulation is a numerical method that allows you to solve mathematical equations that describe the behavior of fluids. It is used in many fields, such as aeronautics, automobiles, energy, biology, etc. SIMFLOW CFD is an easy-to-use CFD simulation software accessible to everyone. -Simulation setup To configure a CFD simulation with SIMFLOW, it is necessary to follow the following steps: Create a new project and select the desired simulation type. Import the geometry of the part to be simulated or create it directly in SIMFLOW. Define boundary conditions (pressure, speed, temperature, etc.) and fluid properties (viscosity, density, etc.)

Keywords: Radial turbine, butane, thermodynamics, SIMFLOW CFD, PARAVIEW, heat exchange, energy efficiency