Research Article

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

Table 2

Numerical test cases.

Leading edgeTrailing edge

Case  10.7 mm0.7 mm
Case  20.7 mm0.48 mm
Case  30.7 mm0.24 mm
Case  40.48 mm0.7 mm
Case  50.24 mm0.7 mm
Case  60.24 mm0.24 mm