Modern approaches of the axial compressors optimization

The research reviews current and modern approaches to optimizing axial-type compressors. According to open sources, the authors present a classification of optimization approaches depending on the dimension phenomena: 1D/quasi-2D, 2D and 3D. Moreover, the authors describe purposes in the general compressor design cycle for each group of optimization tasks, as well as specific examples. The main and relevant optimization algorithms of axial compressors are considered. As a result, a universal block diagram of the optimization problem has been compiled. The objective functions and optimization parameters are also analyzed. The authors review comments and recommendations on each of the points by setting the appropriate tasks.

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