Research Article

Genetic Algorithm Optimization of the Volute Shape of a Centrifugal Compressor

Table 2

Cell count for the grid dependency study and average nondimensional wall distance for the near-wall cells.

Mesh region Cell count  ×  
Coarse Normal Fine Very fine

Inlet 0.49 0.72 0.96 1.50 24
Impeller 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 16
Volute 0.52 0.76 0.99 1.48 24

2.01 2.98 3.95 5.98