Numerical simulation of novel axial impeller patterns to compress water vapor as refrigerant

Qubo Li, Janusz Piechna and Norbert Müller

Energy, 2011, vol. 36, issue 5, 2773-2781

Abstract: Through means of 3-D CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) method, a novel axial compressor with different impeller shapes compressing water vapor as refrigerant was investigated. The numerical simulation focuses on the fluid flow from compressor impeller inlet to outlet. The overall performance level and range are predicted. Different blade patterns with different hub sizes were compared regarding the aerodynamic performance. Independent of the blade pattern, in this numerical investigation the largest hub diameter shows the highest pressure ratio and efficiency at narrowest operating range.

Keywords: Axial compressor; Flow control; Operating range; Water vapor refrigerant (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2011.02.017

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