Prediction of the lift of the cascade involving flow separation using integral equation of fredholm

Abstract

In this thesis the analysis of incompressible cascade flow using integral equation of Fredholm is presented. This analysis enables us to consider a flow separation problem by distribution of sources as well as vortices. In order to obtain the cascade flow solution it is necessary to determine the steam line and a modified source distribution. Stratford``s criterion is used to predict the separation point based upon the pressure distribution. Comparison of the analytical results of the present analysis with experimental data shows a good agreement for the pressure distributions and the lift coefficients at a moderate angles of attack.