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Centrifugal compressor system and diffuser

US10851801B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2018
Grant dateDec 1, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04D17/10
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A centrifugal compressor system includes a centrifugal impeller a shroud in cooperative engagement with the impeller; and a diffuser. The diffuser has a hub surface; a shroud surface; a plurality of diffuser vanes extending between the hub surface and the shroud surface; and a common splitter ring disposed between the hub surface and the shroud surface and intersecting each of the diffuser vanes along a span of each of the diffuser vanes.

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