Three-dimensional flow visualization of shock wave using double-pulsed holographic interferometry. (2nd report, flow visualization for three-dimensional shock structures in rotating aeroengine fan blade rows)

The growing demand for more fuel-efficient aero gas turbine engines has led to the need for a detailed understanding of the aerodynamic behavior of components. The optical technique of holography has recently achieved importance as a means of providing the experimental data necessary for the development and validation of relevant design calculation methods. This paper describes the double-pulsed holographic flow visualization technique which has been developed at IHI and provides information on 3-dimensional shock structures of the transonic flow region between the blades and shock/casing wall boundary layer interaction in rotating aeroengine fan at various rotor speeds and throttling conditions.