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Supersonic compressors

US3993414A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 1974
Grant dateNov 23, 1976
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Expiry dateOct 18, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S415/914
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An axial supersonic compressor comprises a casing and a hub rotating in the asing and carrying blades. The suction surface of each blade is formed with a zone in which the curvative changes and which corresponds to a supersonic-subsonic shock wave. A channel formed in each blade and opening in said zone is connected to boundary layer aspiration means.

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