Determination of the stable operating conditions of an axial flow compressor
Abstract
Unsteady flow phenomena in axial flow compressors are classified and some basic principles of measurement for each unsteady behavior are reviewed. Rotating stall, surge, blade flutter, stall margin, and distorted inlet flow are discussed. The prediction of stable operating conditions is also addressed with emphasis given to stall boundary prediction. Finally, methods for improving engine stability are reviewed.
- Publication:
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In Von Karman Inst. for Fluid Dynamics Unsteady Flow in Turbomachines
- Pub Date:
- 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984uft.....2.....D
- Keywords:
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- Design Analysis;
- Rotating Stalls;
- Surges;
- Turbocompressors;
- Unsteady Flow;
- Clearances;
- Compressor Blades;
- Flow Equations;
- Flutter;
- Inlet Flow;
- Mathematical Models;
- Pressure Measurement;
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer