Secondary-fluid supply for the diffuser of a compressor stage
US12092124B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of a compressor stage, in particular for a turbocharging system and/or a turbocompound, and a process for operating a compressor stage are provided herein. The compressor stage comprises an impeller, and a vaned diffuser arranged downstream of the impeller. The vaned diffuser is in fluid connection with an outlet of the impeller and comprises an injection device configured to inject a secondary fluid into the vaned diffuser. The injection device comprises a displaceable port at least partially arranged between an adjacent pair of vanes of the diffuser.
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