Resumen
Shaped cooling holes have received considerable attention in recent years due to their potential to improve heat transfer while minimizing pressure drop. In this study, the effects of lobe-shaped cooling holes on film cooling performance and turbulent flow characteristics are investigated using large-eddy simulation (LES). The LES approach was validated by comparing the calculated film cooling effectiveness with experimental data. The results show that well-designed lobe-shaped cooling holes can improve the cooling efficiency by up to 37% and reduce the total pressure drop. Additionally, the cooling jets of lobe-shaped cooling holes have a smaller angle to the wall surface, indicating better wall attachment. However, poorly designed lobe-shaped cooling holes can reduce the cooling efficiency. Overall, this study suggests that lobe-shaped cooling holes are a promising technology for improving gas turbine engine performance.