Refrigeration system mixed-flow compressor
US11421708B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B31/026
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An impeller mountable within a centrifugal compressor includes a hub having a front side and a back side, the hub being rotatable about an axis of rotation and a plurality of vanes extending outwardly from the front side of the hub such that a plurality of passages is defined between adjacent vanes. The plurality of vanes is oriented such that a flow output from the plurality of passages adjacent the back side of the impeller is arranged at an angle to the axis of rotation of less than 20 degrees.
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