NASA NTRS · 19880061262
SSME 3-D Turnaround Duct flow analysis - CFD predictions
Abstract
CFD analysis is presently employed to obtain an improved flowfield for an individual flowpath in the case of the Space Shuttle Main Engine's High Pressure Fuel Turbopump Turn-Around Duct (TAD), which conducts the flow exiting from the gas turbines into the fuel bowl. It is demonstrated that the application of CFD to TAD flow analysis, giving attention to the duct's configuration and to the number, shape, and alignment of the diffuser struts, can enhance understanding of flow physics and result in improved duct design and performance.
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Brankovic, Andreja, Stowers, Steven T., Mcconnaughey, Paul. 1988-07-01. SSME 3-D Turnaround Duct flow analysis - CFD predictions. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19880061262
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