"Axial and Radial Turbines" (2003) by Dr. Hany Moustapha et al. serves as a foundational text bridging aerodynamic design principles with industrial applications, featuring detailed analyses of turbine blade cooling and structural life prediction. The work, rooted in Concepts NREC
Use his provided coefficients to calculate your mean radius velocity triangles. Do not start with 3D CFD. Start with his single-line calculations. Axial And Radial Turbines By Hany Moustapha.pdf
The design of radial turbines is more complex than axial turbines due to the radial flow direction, which requires careful consideration of the flow distribution and pressure gradients within the turbine. Hany Moustapha highlights the importance of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and experimental techniques in the design and optimization of radial turbines. "Axial and Radial Turbines" (2003) by Dr