Internal Aerodynamics

Schlieren of trailing edge vortex shedding in a transonic turbine cascade

Years of research experience and client service stand behind the Gas Turbine Laboratory staff at the NRC Institute for Aerospace Research (NRC Aerospace). The work carried out by its aerodynamics and combustion program focuses mainly on the experimental investigation of steady and unsteady flows, and heat transfer, in gas turbine engines. Its expert team operates two cascades and two calibration rigs to serve the needs of the gas turbine industry:

• a large-scale transonic planar cascade
• a large-scale subsonic linear cascade
• a high-subsonic probe calibration rig, and
• a low-subsonic probe calibration rig.

NRC Aerospace researchers are continuously developing and advancing testing techniques for the benefit of clients looking for imaginative and economical design solutions. We deliver responsive and high-quality services that meet many research challenges.