Application of Theoretical Models to Gas Turbine Engine Design Methodologies

University of Bath

Academics: Dr Hui Tang, Lecturer, Dr James Scobie, Associate Professor, Professor Gary Lock, Professor

External Partner: Siemens Energy Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd

The project aims to incorporate a theoretical model for gas turbine compressor cavity heat transfer developed at the University of Bath into the practical design methodology for future engines at Siemens Energy. The company are committed to decarbonization and are targeting 100% hydrogen fuel compatible gas turbines available commercially in all size ranges by 2030. There is currently a significant gap between low TRL theoretical research and the industrial engine application. This project will bridge this gap in a cooperative, joint endeavour involving both researchers at the University and engineers at the company. This will raise the TRL to help the development of hydrogen gas turbine engines. The aim can be achieved by delivering the following objectives:

O1: To understand the existing design methods used by Siemens Energy and identify areas for improvement.

O2: To reconfigure the Bath theoretical model for the higher-TRL Siemens Energy geometry.

O3: To implement the new methodology using the design environment at Siemens Energy and quantify the effectiveness of the new tools.