Compressor diffuser
US5387081A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 1993 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2250/52
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Compressor 14 of a gas turbine engine has a final centrifugal stage 18 discharging air into annulus 20. Diffuser 20 are straight and of frustoconical shape receiving air from the annulus. A side cut produces opening 38 in the side of each diffuser. Much of the flow exits through, and is directed by these openings.
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