Loss Mechanism of Static Interstage Components of Multistage Centrifugal Compressors for Integrated Blade Design

Figure 20

Velocity vectors (enlarged by an additional 50%) for selected integrated blade inlet design angles and surfaces. (a) Integrated blade’s inlet pressure surface at 73°. (b) Integrated blade’s suction surface at 73°. Integrated blade’s inlet pressure surface at (c) 50° and (d) 62°.

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