Droplet catcher for centrifugal compressor
US9689263B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04D29/706
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A liquid droplet catching device installed in a compressor impeller, the device includes an aperture disposed on a surface of the impeller and configured to receive the liquid droplet, and a channel disposed beneath and in fluid communication with the aperture, wherein in the channel is configured to direct the liquid droplet away from the aperture and out of the compressor impeller.
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