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Modern turbomachinery design has moved far beyond aerodynamic analysis of the main gas path.

This case illustrates a mesh for a complete turbocharger, including all internal oil pathways and practical manufacturing details produced using automated curvature detection and feature enhancement. The moving reference-frames are handled in BOXERmesh via multi-material meshing. The different zones are meshed simultaneously with a convenient conformal interface between them.

Image credits: Cummins Turbo Technologies Ltd



Mesh of an oil lubrication cavity in a turbocharger



Flow through cooled HP turbine passages



Section through the mesh of cooled HP turbine. Detail of the blade tip and shroud