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Axial compressor for fluid-flow machines

US9903382B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2012
Grant dateFeb 27, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04D29/563
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An axial compressor of a fluid-flow machine includes a flow path disposed between a rotor shaft and a relatively stationary housing wall. The flow path extends in an axial direction of the rotor shaft concentrically with the rotor shaft and the housing wall. A plurality of compressor stages are axially arranged in sequence along the flow path in the axial direction. Each of the compressor stages includes a rotor blades row and a guide vane row disposed after the rotor blades row in the axial direction. The flow path and the compressor stages operating therein are penetrable by a mass flow of a fluid to be compressed in a flow direction during operation of the compressor. A return is configured to return a part of the mass flow from a compressor discharge.

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