Vaneless supersonic diffuser for compressor
US11592034B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04D29/444
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mixed-flow compressor includes an impeller attached to a shaft and rotatable about a shaft axis. A vaneless diffuser is located axially downstream of the impeller and has a converging portion and a diverging portion. A vaned diffuser is located axially downstream of the vaneless diffuser.
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