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<p>The flow around second generation controlled-diffusion compressor blades in cascade at stall was examined through the use of a Particle Image Velocimeter (PIV). This examination was conducted from the trailing edge of the blade well into the wake region. Flow visualization techniques were used to observe and record the behavior of the region of flow separation. The PIV data showed that the separated regions continued to grow up to approximately 10% of blade chord length past the trailing edge. Past this point, these areas began to show signs of becoming entrained in the free stream. The flow visualization highlighted the extent of the backflow. The PIV measurements documented the velocity profiles within the wake region.
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<br>Subjects: Mechanical engineering; Particle image velocimetry; Flow visualization; Diffusion; Control</div>
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Quesenbury, Robert C.</div>
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