Research Article

Effects of a Nonuniform Tip Clearance Profile on the Performance and Flow Field in a Centrifugal Compressor

Table 1

Geometrical specification.

Impeller

Number of blades15
Blade backsweep angle38°
Exit radius135 mm
Inlet hub radius30 mm
Inlet shroud radius72.9 mm
Exit blade height11 mm

Diffuser

Constant diffuser height11.1 mm
Exit radius345 mm