Performance Robustness of Turbine Squealer Tip Designs Due to Manufacturing and Engine Operation

This paper quantifies the changes in turbine performance due to manufacturing tolerances and profile degradation of the blade-tip region during engine operation. An extensive numerical study was co...

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