Fig. 1 Experimental setup, flow path of the intermediate duct + test section, and test vane: ( a ) experimental setup—ITD and test section, ( b ) flow path and various planes in ITD, and ( c )three-dimensional test vane More about this image found in Experimental setup, flow path of the intermediate duct + test section, and ...

Fig. 2 Fluid domains of two different methods: ( a ) independent fluid domain assembly of ITD and test section (method-1) and ( b )the whole fluid domain of the tunnel with ITD and test section (method-2) More about this image found in Fluid domains of two different methods: ( a ) independent fluid domain asse...

Fig. 3 Provision of the opening slot in the casing endwall More about this image found in Provision of the opening slot in the casing endwall

Fig. 4 Performance parameters for various grid resolutions: ( a )flow angle distribution at 10% C ax upstream of test vane LE and ( b ) C p and C pt distribution along the ITD length More about this image found in Performance parameters for various grid resolutions: ( a )flow angle distri...

Fig. 5 Validation of numerical methodology More about this image found in Validation of numerical methodology

Fig. 6 Velocity field at 3% span (near hub endwall): ( a ) method-1 without IGV, ( b ) method-1 with IGV, ( c ) method-2 without IGV, and ( d ) method-2 with IGV More about this image found in Velocity field at 3% span (near hub endwall): ( a ) method-1 without IGV, (...

Fig. 7 Velocity field at 97% span (near casing endwall): ( a ) method-1 without IGV, ( b ) method-1 with IGV, ( c ) method-2 without IGV, and ( d ) method-2 with IGV More about this image found in Velocity field at 97% span (near casing endwall): ( a ) method-1 without IG...