Cooling methods for Turbines

nConvection cooling: air flows outward from the base of the blade to the end through internal airways within the blade.

 

nImpingement cooling: air is brought radially through a center core of the blade, turned normal to the radial direction, and passed through a series of holes.
nFilm cooling: protects the surface from the hot fluid by injecting cool air into the boundary layer which provides a protective, cooling film on the surface.

 

nTranspiration cooling: involves the use of a porous material through which cooling air is forced into the boundary layer to form an insulating film.

 

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