Design, Analysis and Material Optimization of Hybrid Cooling for Turbine Blades

The main goal of the study is to optimize the material and processes utilized in turbine blades to improve their performance and the cooling efficiency. The most relevant area of interest is the hybrid cooling which initiates the thermal management problems of air internal turbine blade cooling by combining it with film cooling. The design has been done using Catia V5 and SolidWorks which includes parameter definitions that result in enhanced optimized blade geometry which further augmented by the increased air cooling. It is also paramount that the shape, size and placement of the cooling holes be controlled to improve thermal management while maintaining sufficient structural durability and strength. It is expected that with these refinements not only the heat dissipation ability of the blade improves but also the thermal loads on the surface will be reduced, which will enhance the lifespan and performance of the blade. Other analyses will seek to optimize materials to make them capable of enduring high temperatures while hybrid cooling resistance to thermal and mechanical stress. This study helps in the development of turbine blade cooling techniques to improve turbine operation performance and efficiency.