Biography
Rhys' research centres primarily around holing in high pressure turbine blades. In the OTRF group, he is currently working on the upgrade for the OTRF combustor simulator, which aims to accurately reproduce temperature and turbulence profiles at the turbine inlet.
Research Interests
- Turbine blade cooling and deterioration
- Combustor-Turbine interaction
- Turbulence generation
Current Research Projects
- OTRF combustor simulator upgrade: A module which aims to accurately reproduce temperature and turbulence profiles at the turbine inlet.
- Turbine blade holing: Analysing the deterioration mechanics and effects of holing in HPT blades with an aim to extend the envelope of operation.
