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6 Numerical <strong>Optimization</strong> for Advanced Turbomachinery Design 167<br />

Tss(3)<br />

Tss(2)<br />

Tss(1)<br />

Tss(0)<br />

+<br />

β1m<br />

γ<br />

Lref<br />

Tss(4)<br />

Tss(5)<br />

Bezier control points<br />

Bezier curve(=camber line)<br />

(a)<br />

Camber line<br />

(b)<br />

β<br />

2m<br />

Tss(6)<br />

Bezier polygon<br />

Tss(7)<br />

Suction side<br />

Tss(8)<br />

Fig. 6.13 Geometry model: (a) definition <strong>of</strong> the camber line <strong>and</strong> (b) the suction side<br />

tangent at the trailing edge circle <strong>and</strong> the line perpendicular to the camber<br />

line at point 8.<br />

The pressure side is defined in a way similar to the suction side. Imposing<br />

the same Rle as on the suction side assures a continuous curvature at the<br />

leading edge. Figure 6.15 demonstrates the capabilities <strong>of</strong> the method to<br />

represent the large variety <strong>of</strong> blades encountered in axial turbines.

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