Vane system equipped with a guiding mechanism for centrifugal compressor
US7520716B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2250/51
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vane system for a centrifugal compressor (10), comprising two rows (15, 20) of vanes (15′, 20′) installed in series inside a suction duct (14), the first row (15) of fixed vanes (15′) being suitable for homogenizing the gas flow that passes through them and sending it to the second row (20) of adjustable vanes (20′) equipped with a guiding mechanism comprising a mechanical system (30) suitable for varying the orientation of the vanes (20′).
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