Considering the multi-disciplinary aspects as well as the importance of a wide performance map of a propulsion system, this thesis is focused on the preliminary design aspects of an axial flow pump with an inlet guide vane. First, a one-dimensional design algorithm is developed. The code is used to perform a preliminary design of a prototype pump. The results are used to carry on a detailed 3D design by using commercial software. The obtained geometry and performance map are compared with available data. Finally, the finalized code is employed to design and analyze a one megawatt axial pump with and without inlet guide vanes
Considering the multi-disciplinary aspects as well as the importance of a wide performance map of a propulsion system, this thesis is focused on the preliminary design aspects of an axial flow pump with an inlet guide vane. First, a one-dimensional design algorithm is developed. The code is used to perform a preliminary design of a prototype pump. The results are used to carry on a detailed 3D design by using commercial software. The obtained geometry and performance map are compared with available data. Finally, the finalized code is employed to design and analyze a one megawatt axial pump with and without inlet guide vanes