Research Article

Design Method for Channel Diffusers of Centrifugal Compressors

Table 1

Initial data for channel diffuser design.

Design parameterValue

Pressure at the diffuser inlet, Pa118000
Temperature at the diffuser inlet, K319
Mass flow rate, kg/s 1.775
Quantity of vanes17
Inlet radius, , m0.2622
Outlet radius, , m0.3092
Width of diffuser, , m0.0155
Vane leading edge thickness, m0.003
Vane leading edge centerline angle, , °22
Vane trailing edge centerline angle, , °37