Turbo compressor
US6398517B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04D29/5826
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A turbo compressor includes a motor having a rotation shaft rotatable at a high speed, a first impeller installed at one end portion of the rotation shaft for primarily compressing outside air, and a first volute housing for containing the air compressed by the first impeller. The compressor also includes an intercooler having an inlet portion and an outlet portion, the inlet portion being installed adjacent the first volute housing for cooling the air compressed by the first impeller, a second impeller installed at the other end portion of the rotation shaft for secondarily compressing the air flowing from the intercooler, and a second volute housing for containing the air compressed by the second impeller. The compressor further includes a duct connecting the outlet portion of the intercooler to an inlet portion of the second impeller.
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