Experimental Investigation of Factors Influencing Operating Rotor Tip Clearance in Multistage Compressors

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International Journal of Rotating Machinery

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Figure 11: Experimental Investigation of Factors Influencing Operating Rotor Tip Clearance in Multistage Compressors 