von Karman Institute Lecture Series and Events
Radial Compressor Design and Optimization
Monday 08 February 2021 - Friday 12 February 2021VKI secretariat, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; Phone: +32 2 359 96 04
This short course is the regular course on radial compressors thought at VKI to the turbomachinery students specializing in compressors in the context of the “Research Master in Fluid Dynamics”. It provides an overview of the present knowledge and flow models and intends to provide a good background for the people interested in the aerodynamic design of radial compressors. This 5 day course is now made available to a limited number of people from outside VKI. Lectures and exercises are given by Prof. R.A. Van den Braembussche and Prof. T. Verstraete.
Location
In any case, the lecture series are foreseen ONLINE.
Programme
Monday 08 February 2021
09:00-10:30 Introduction and overall performance
Prof. René van den Braembussche, von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:15 Flow equations operating conditions
Prof. René van den Braembussche
10:45-12:15 Flow equations operating conditions
Prof. René van den Braembussche
12:15-13:45 Break
13:45-15:15 IGV and compressor inlet
Prof. René van den Braembussche
15:15-15:45 Break
15:45-17:15 Impeller flow
Prof. René van den Braembussche
Tuesday 09 February 2021
09:00-10:30 Impeller performance prediction
Prof. René van den Braembussche
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:15 Vaneless diffusers
Prof. René van den Braembussche
12:15-13:45 Break
13:45-15:15 Vaned diffusers
Prof. René van den Braembussche
15:15-15:45 Break
15:45-17:15 Volutes
Prof. René van den Braembussche
Wednesday 10 February 2021
09:00-10:30 Volutes
Prof. René van den Braembussche
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:15 Impeller response
Prof. René van den Braembussche
12:15-13:45 Break
13:45-15:15 Introduction to optimization methods part I
Prof. Tom Verstraete
15:15-15:45 Break
15:45-17:15 Introduction to optimization methods part II
Prof. Tom Verstraete
Thursday 11 February 2021
09:00-10:30 Impeller response and rotating stall
Prof. René van den Braembussche
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:15 Surge and stall
Prof. René van den Braembussche
12:15-13:45 Break
13:45-15:15 Gradient free optimization of radial compressors
Prof. Tom Verstraete
15:15-15:45 Break
15:45-17:15 Gradient based optimization of radial compressors
Prof. Tom Verstraete
Friday 12 February 2021
09:00-10:30 Surge and stall
Prof. René van den Braembussche
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:15 Stability and range
Prof. René van den Braembussche
12:15-13:45 Break
13:45-15:15 Stability and range
Prof. René van den Braembussche
15:15 End of Lecture Series
Eligibility Criteria
The citizens of the following countries are eligible to attend the von Karman Institute Lecture Series:
- EU member countries
- NATO member countries
- NATO's Mediterranean Dialogue (Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia)
- Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab Emirates)
- Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Japan, India, Indonesia, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mexico, Montenegro, Mozambique, New Zealand, Nigeria, Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand, Uruguay, South-Africa and Vietnam.
VKI reserves the right to request a clearance check with Belgian authorities.
The participants will have to present their ID card (for EU citizens) or passport (for other citizens) the first day of the lecture series.
Fee and Registration
Considering the limited number of participants it is highly recommended that the registration form is sent at the latest 15 days before the beginning of the course. A letter of acceptance and additional information will be sent on receipt of the application form.
Early bird registration fee (until December 31, 2020 included)
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, all the lecture series will be organized online until the end of June 2021.
Consequently, we reduce the price of the lecture series as from 1st of January 2021 until the end of June 2021.
You find below the new price list. Because of this late notification, the early bird registration has been extended to December 31st, 2020.
Price for citizens of NATO countries
| Early registration | Late registration | |
| Undergraduate students | 221 | 245 |
| PhD students | 605 | 672 |
| Staff from recognized universities / research center | 958 | 1064 |
| Staff from commercial organizations | 1210 | 1344 |
Price for citizens of other countries
| Early registration | Late registration | |
| Undergraduate students | 315 | 350 |
| PhD students | 864 | 960 |
| Staff from recognized universities / research center | 1368 | 1520 |
| Staff from commercial organizations | 1728 | 1920 |
Information for PhD candidates and undergraduate students: To obtain the reduced price, the applicant must provide a recommendation letter from his or her professor; if not, the request will not be taken into consideration.
Special reduction
Rebates can be given for group subscriptions along the following scheme :
- 5 persons of the same organization -2%
- 10 persons of the same organization -5%
- 20 persons of the same organization -10%
Location : von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, Waterloosesteenweg 72, B-1640 Sint-Genesius-Rode