Application of 3D flow solver in education of students

The development of 3D numerical methods enables the estimation of flow parameters in any section of the channels and in this way the complex phenomenon of generation of losses can be investigated. Application of 3D solver helps in better understanding of flow behaviour in turbine stages, while basing on the results of calculations of stages of different geometries, it is possible to show the effect of different design parameters on the turbine stage output and its efficiency. The paper presents the examples of application of modern computer programs for teaching turbomachinery problems, for research flows in turbine stages and for solving design tasks. Some examples of students' projects are also included.