Accession Number:

AD0745241

Title:

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

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIV WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OHIO

Personal Author(s):

• Zel'des,N. L.

Report Date:

1972-03-10

Pagination or Media Count:

16.0

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

Descriptors:

• (*COMPRESSOR ROTORS
• EFFICIENCY)
• (*CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSORS
• COMPRESSOR ROTORS)
• DIFFUSERS
• GAS FLOW
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• USSR

Subject Categories:

• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE