Optimizing A Cycle

GasTurb 13 Tutorial 4
OPTMZNG A CYCLE
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GasTurb 12 Main Window
For this tutorial we will use a

Turbojet.
We Need Some Data
Select the
engine model
Open the engine

model
Input Data Page
First we run a
single cycle
Starting Point of the Optimization
Optimization Task:
Find the Compressor Pressure Ratio for Minimum SFC
A parametric study
with Pressure Ratio as
the only parameter
yields
The SFC minimum is at

pressure ratio 65
The optimization
feature allows finding
the SFC minimum
without doing a
parametric study.
Selecting Optimization
Now we go for
Optimize.
Optimization Input Window
The Min Value must be lower The Max Value must be

than the Start Value higher than the Start Value
First drag the Optimization Variable

to the input grid.
Next enter boundaries for the

variables.
Finally define the Figure of Merit

Optimization Input Window
The Figure of Merit can be
maximized or minimized. Of
course SFC shall be minimized
Drag your Figure of Merit to the box.
Now run the optimization

The Optimization Window
The upper boundary

(Max Value)
for the variable
The lower boundary
(Min Value)
for the variable
Click to run the optimization

Let us have a look at the result.

SFC Optimum
This result is somewhat unrealistic

for a turbojet - among other reasons
because the turbine pressure ratio is
almost 24.
Repeating the Optimization
Repeating the Optimization
Introducing Constraints
The Min Value must be lower

than the Start Value The Max Value must be
higher than the Start Value
We introduce as Constraint the

Turbine Pressure Ratio.
We enter for the upper boundary

(Max Value) 4. This is a reasonable
limit for a single stage turbine.
The Min Value is of no relevance for this
optimization problem.
Then we re-run the optimization.

End of the Constrained Optimization
The value of the optimization The value of the optimization

variable is within the Min and constraint is equal to the Max
Max Values Value
Result of the Constrained Optimization
This introduction to optimization

was very simple. The problem
could have been solved also with
a simple parametric study.
Turbine Pressure Ratio is 4
Next we go for a more complex
task which would require many

parametric studies for finding the
optimal solution.
Applying numerical optimization

leads quickly to the result.
We will consider a Geared Unmixed

Flow Turbofan.
The file opening menu will appear

automatically,
read the file
Demo_gtf.CYG
After reading the data, the design

input window opens.
Input Data Page
First we run a
single cycle
Starting Point of the Optimization
After closing this window click

Optimization.
Then, hit the Optimize button.
Optimization Input
The Figure of Merit is
again SFC
There
are five
and three
optimization
Constraints.
variables
Optimization Status
Status
Status at at
thethe end of of
begining thethe
optimization
Let us have a look

at the optimum
Result of the Optimization
The SFC was previously 16.51,

Optimization has reduced it by 6.3%.
Net Thrust >= 31 kN
T45 <=1300K
LPT Pressure Ratio <=12

The solution fulfills
the Constraints
Optimization Input
Do all of these
constraints really
apply to Cruise
conditions?
No !
the LPT Inlet Temperature T45 Limit must not be
exceeded during a hot day Take-Off.
Next we will show how this can be taken into

account.
We have optimized the
cycle for minimum SFC Go back to the GasTurb Main Window.
at cruise conditions. When asked to restore the old data, chose
However, Yes.
Select Off Design
and Standard Maps

Select the Mission Option
Mission Input
Run the Single Point Mission

and check if the off-design
iteration converges.
Choose a Single Point Mission
Close the Mission Windows and
and enter the Take-Off operating
go back to the GasTurb12 Main
conditions as well as the required
Window. Switch back to the
thrust of 145kN
Calculation Mode Design and
select Performance.
In the Design Input Window click

Optimization and Run.
Design and Off-Design Constraints
Click Select Case 1 to apply
Constraints the T45 constraint to the
off-design condition.
These dropdown lists are

visible only if a mission is
defined.
After the Optimization Run
The Cycle Design Point
The SFC was previously 16,51.

Single Point Optimization yielded 15,47.
but T45 at Hot Day Take-Off was 1351K.
With additional constraint for Off Design Net Thrust >= 31 kN

(T45 <= 1300K), SFC is reduced by 5.3%.
T45 is not
constrained at
the cycle design
point
LPT Pressure Ratio <=12

Hot Day Sea Level Take-Off
T45 <=1300K
This slide ends the

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GasTurb 13 Tutorial 4

For this tutorial we will use a

Open the engine

The SFC minimum is at

The Min Value must be lower The Max Value must be

First drag the Optimization Variable

Next enter boundaries for the

Finally define the Figure of Merit

Drag your Figure of Merit to the box.

Now run the optimization

The upper boundary

Click to run the optimization

Let us have a look at the result.

This result is somewhat unrealistic

The Min Value must be lower

We introduce as Constraint the

We enter for the upper boundary

Then we re-run the optimization.

The value of the optimization The value of the optimization

This introduction to optimization

task which would require many

Applying numerical optimization

We will consider a Geared Unmixed

The file opening menu will appear

After reading the data, the design

After closing this window click

Let us have a look

The SFC was previously 16.51,

Net Thrust >= 31 kN

LPT Pressure Ratio <=12

Next we will show how this can be taken into

Select Off Design

and Standard Maps

Run the Single Point Mission

In the Design Input Window click

These dropdown lists are

The SFC was previously 16,51.

With additional constraint for Off Design Net Thrust >= 31 kN

LPT Pressure Ratio <=12

This slide ends the

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