Structural Analysis
Agilis has extensive experience in linear and nonlinear structural analysis of aero and industrial gas turbine engine components and assemblies, from engineering hand calculations to complex 3D non-linear finite element analysis. Agilis utilizes finite element analysis tools (primarily ANSYS) to analyze parts from a CAD database which is common to design, analysis and drafting.
Capabilities
- Steady state linear and nonlinear stress and thermal analysis
- Modal analysis of components and assemblies
- Computer tools utilized:
- Design optimization
- Integrated into design process
- Rotor dynamics analysis and design
Deliverable
- Analysis reports
- Optimized part designs
- FEA electronic database
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Aero-Thermal Analysis And Design
Aero-thermal analysis and design is an area where Agilis can bring our substantial industry experience and advanced tools together to provide design solutions that meet our customer’s requirements. The ability to completely develop aero and industrial gas turbine machinery from engine cycles to analysis and design of detail components is what sets Agilis apart.
Tools & Methods
- Cycle and flow distribution
- Engine cycle evaluation
- Aerothermal cycle spreadsheet
- System airflow distribution
- Flow model / pressure drop analysis
- Secondary flows and leakage
- Overall performance comparison summary
- Thrust balance analysis and design
- Turbine blade and vane cooling
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CFD Analysis
CFD is used to efficiently guide the development and optimization of engine flowpath hardware, fuel-air premixing systems for combustion hardware, as well as engine exhaust section hardware.
CFD Code Capabilities
- Fluent/UNS - Subsonic, turbulent reacting and non-reacting flow analysis
- Rampant/UNS - Supersonic, turbulent and transonic flow analysis
CFD Capabilities
- Combustion system development
- Fuel / Air premixing optimization
- Compressible / incompressible analyses
- Steady state and transient analyses
- Determination of detailed thermal and structural boundary conditions
- Detailed thermal analysis
- Heat transfer coefficients
- External heat losses
- Film temperatures
- Exhaust nozzle analysis
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Engine Performance Analysis
Agilis is experienced in performing comprehensive gas turbine engine performance analysis at both the component and engine levels. Both design and off-design performance can be accurately and reliably predicted.
Tools & Methods
- Design and off-design performanceanalysis
- Analytical trade studies
- System pressure drop impact studies
- Compressor and turbine tip leakage assessments
- Compressor and turbine efficiency studies
- Internal / external leakage analysis
- Engine cycle efficiency predictions
- Utilize GasTurb and proprietary spreadsheet cycle performance programs
Deliverables
- Test data reduction and correlations
- Engine cycle trade studies
- Engine performance analysis
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