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Diffuser

US8616841B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 17, 2010
Grant dateDec 31, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2250/52
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A diffuser that includes a plurality of radial vanes having a blade count of between 15 and 20, a solidity of between 0.6 and 0.8, and a radius ratio of vane inlet to impeller outlet of less than 1.5. Additionally, a compressor that incorporates the diffuser.

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