This paper reports results of experimental investigations on a linear cascade of axial compressor blades. Experiments were conducted in an open circuit subsonic wind tunnel of Aerodynamics Research Laboratory of the Iran University of Science and Technology. Different Reynolds numbers based on the blade chord length were examined, ranging from 80,000 to 500,000. Flow incidences were changed between −8 to +8 degrees with 2 degrees intervals. Freestream turbulence intensity was changed between 1.25 to 4 percent corresponding to different mesh screens mounted upstream of the test model. All the above flow conditions provided to establish various flow regimes, in terms of fully laminar and transitional flows, around the blades. At a specified range of Reynolds numbers laminar separation bubble/bubbles occurred over the blade solid walls. Surface pressure distributions were measured utilizing a computerized data acquisition system. Fluctuating velocities were also measured at various positions around the separation bubble zone, using hot film anemometry. Surface oil flow visualization was carried out for some selected flow conditions. Experimental results were used to study boundary layer characteristics and to determine variations of loss coefficient with each of Reynolds number, flow incidence and turbulence intensity parameters for the test model.
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