The Effect of a Diffuser on the Power Factor mu' of the Rotor Wheel of a Centrifugal Compressor,

Abstract

The article discusses the effects of a diffuser on the power factor mu' of a compressor rotor wheel, whereby the diffuser affects the flow after the wheel. Tests were made with different diffuser blade angles and with a vaneless diffuser and at various speeds. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 10, 1972
Accession Number
AD0745241

Entities

People

  • N. L. Zel'des

Organizations

  • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Centrifugal Compressors
  • Compressor Rotors
  • Compressors
  • Diffusers
  • Rotors

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.