Numerical Modeling of the Flow in a Vaneless Diffuser of Centrifugal Compressor Stage

Figure 7

Calculated and experimental averaged total pressure: ○○○ measured; - ▲ - calculated (Ansys CFX); - - - calculated (the own-designed model).

(a) 𝛼₃=16.8^∘

(b) 𝛼₃=30.0^∘