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Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation

THERMAL DESIGN & THERMO STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF A PARTIAL ADMISSION TURBINE FOR UNDER WATER PROPULSION

  1. SIVA PRASAD KONDAPALLI
  2. Bala Divya Potnuru
  3. Sree Sruthi Kannam
  4. Prasad LSV

Abstract

Underwater propulsion systems are gaining importance in recent years, various air-independent propulsion systems are being used for underwater applications. SCEPS (Stored Chemical Energy Propulsion System) for under water vehicles such as torpedoes use a compact steam turbine in closed loop. An attempt is made to optimize the design parameters for a partial admission impulse steam turbine and to maximize turbine efficiency. Thermo-structural analysis was also carried out in support to the design parameters using ANSYS. The optimized parameters were found to be satisfactory and were within the allowable limits.

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