Different Type of Compressors
Different Type of Compressors
Positive Displacement Compressors Dynamic Compressors
1- Reciprocating 2- Rotary 2-1 Vane 2-2 lobe 2-3 Screw
1- Axial 2- Radial Centrifugal compressor)
Types of Compressors
Axial Compressors Fluid flow is parallel to axis of rotation Used in modern aircraft Have several stages to increase compressor pressure ratio Used in modern gas turbine engines Centrifugal Compressor
Fluid flow is perpendicular to the axis of rotation Used in first jet turbine engines Have a larger CPR per stage
Axial Compressors
Axial Compressor
Axial Compressors
What is it?
A number of stages of alternate rotating and stationary airfoil-section blades, attached to discs or a drum, which force the incoming air through a divergent angular duct.
How does it work?
Air is accelerated as it passes through each stage by rotating blades and forced rearwards through stationary blades which reduce velocity and increase pressure.
Advantages of Axial-Flow Compressors
High overall pressure ratio (p) High h Small front area (high mass flux) Steady increase in p/stage High Mach numbers
Disadvantages of Axial-Flow Compressors
Good efficiency over narrow rotational speed range. Difficulty of manufacture and high cost. Relatively high weight. High starting power requirements (this has been partially overcome by split compressors).
Axial Compressor
Axial Compressor
Axial Compressor
Axial Compressor
Basic Design of Axial Compressor
The axial compressor produces small increases in pressure per stage Each stage consists of first a revolving rotor followed by a stationary stator The rotor gives the energy to the fluid flow The stator increases pressure and keeps the flow from spiraling around the axis.
Basic Design of Axial Compressor
Fluid enters compressor where the blades are longer and exits where blades are shorter, opposite of the turbine Must be designed in such a way as to prevent stall Use of velocity diagrams will determine blades angles
Multistage axial compressors
Multistage axial flow compressors will produce much larger CPR then single stage compressors Largest pressure ratio is in first stage To calculate the average pressure ratio needed per stage for a set pressure ratio ASPR = PRtotal^ 1/n Where n is the number of stages needed
Axial Compressor
Axial Compressor Stage
Axial Compressor
Axial and Centrifugal Compressor
Blade Fixation
Three stage Axial Compressor
Schematic diagram of changes in fluid properties and velocity through an axial compressor stage.
Axial Compressor Section
Axial Compressor Cutaway
Axial Compressor First Stage Rotor
Axial Compressor Rotor and Casing
Axial Compressor Stage
Euler Equation
A Note on Enthalpy
Stage Pressure Ratio and Speeds
Degree of Reaction
Dimensionless Groups
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