Multi-Point Surrogate-Based Approach for Assessing Impacts of Geometric Variations on Centrifugal Compressor Performance

Marco Bicchi, Michele Marconcini (), Ernani Fulvio Bellobuono, Elisabetta Belardini, Lorenzo Toni and Andrea Arnone
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Marco Bicchi: Department of Industrial Engineering, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Via di S. Marta 3, 50139 Florence, Italy
Michele Marconcini: Department of Industrial Engineering, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Via di S. Marta 3, 50139 Florence, Italy
Ernani Fulvio Bellobuono: Nuovo Pignone Baker Hughes, Baker Hughes, Via Felice Matteucci, 50127 Florence, Italy
Elisabetta Belardini: Nuovo Pignone Baker Hughes, Baker Hughes, Via Felice Matteucci, 50127 Florence, Italy
Lorenzo Toni: Nuovo Pignone Baker Hughes, Baker Hughes, Via Felice Matteucci, 50127 Florence, Italy
Andrea Arnone: Department of Industrial Engineering, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Via di S. Marta 3, 50139 Florence, Italy

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 4, 1-21

Abstract: The increasing demand for robust and high-performance centrifugal compressor stages has led to the development of several optimization and uncertainty quantification approaches. However, in the industrial scenario, geometric variations of such pre-engineered stages can occur during customer orders or non-conformity evaluations. In this regard, a rapid low-effort quantification of the impact of these changes has become critical for manufacturers. Against this backdrop, the present study provides an approach based on the joint use of computational fluid dynamics (CFDs) and artificial neural networks to instantly assess the impact of geometric variations on the aerodynamic performance and operating range of centrifugal compressor stages. As a theoretical contribution, the research investigates the capacity of a CFD-based surrogate approach for evaluating variations of stage efficiency and work coefficient. On a practical level, a business-friendly tool for stage performance assessment is provided. As an example case study, the approach is applied to a group of stages for medium–high Mach number applications. Results show how the multi-point surrogate approach enables a rapid quantification of stage performance changes without requiring additional CFD analyses. The research lays the foundation for future studies aiming to reduce efforts when assessing geometric variation impacts on centrifugal compressor stages.

Keywords: centrifugal compressor; artificial intelligence (AI); aerodynamic design; geometry variations; energy transition; computational fluid dynamic (CFD) (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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