Centrifugal compressor return passages using splitter vanes

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2011-03-15

2011-03-15

Kershteyn, Igor (Department: 3745)

Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps

Working fluid passage or distributing means associated with...

Plural rigidly related blade sets

C415S208200, C415S211100

Reexamination Certificate

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07905703

ABSTRACT:
A return section in a multistage centrifugal compressor includes a plurality of circumferentially positioned flow vanes, and a plurality of splitter vanes disposed between the flow vanes. The splitter vanes serve to minimize or eliminate regions of reverse or separated flow, resulting in improved compressor performance.

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