SUPERSONIC RADIAL TURBINE
An ultra-compact supersonic radial outflow expansion system efficiently extracts high-speed flow energy, boosting efficiencies by over 10% in pressure gain combustion applications for use in aircraft and military engines.
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a technology that extracts power from supersonic flows by means of an axial inflow and radial outflow called a supersonic radial outflow expansion system. This technology comes from years of research and optimization and can efficiently and compactly transform energy from high speed flows. Compared to conventional subsonic turbines, this type of expansion device is ultra-compact and can boost efficiencies by more than 10% in pressure gain combustion applications.
Advantages:
-Extracts power at high efficiency in harsh conditions
-Boosts efficiency by more than 10% in pressure gain combustion applications
-Ultra compact compared to conventional subsonic turbines
Potential Applications:
-Aircraft engines
-Steady power engines
-Military engine manufacturers
TRL: 2
Intellectual Property:
Design Patent, 2019-06-03, United States | Design Patent, 2020-09-04, United States
Keywords: supersonic flow expansion system, axial inflow, radial outflow, supersonic turbine, energy transformation, high speed flow power extraction, ultra-compact expansion device, pressure gain combustion efficiency, high efficiency power extraction, harsh condition power systems