Variable geometry diffuser mechanism

Details Variable geometry diffuser mechanism Variable geometry diffuser mechanism

2005-03-29

2005-03-29

Look, Edward K. (Department: 3745)

Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps

Selectively adjustable vane or working fluid control means

Upstream of runner

C415S126000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06872050

ABSTRACT:
A system for preventing stall in a centrifugal compressor. The compressor includes an impeller rotatably mounted in a housing and a nozzle base plate fixed to the housing adjacent the impeller. The nozzle base plate cooperates with the housing to define a diffuser gap. The base plate includes a plurality of mechanism support blocks positioned on the backside of the nozzle base plate. A drive ring, mounted to the support blocks, is rotationally moveable with respect to the support blocks and the nozzle base plate between a first position and a second position. Connected to the drive ring is a diffuser ring that moves in response to movement of the drive ring. Diffuser ring moves between a retracted position that is not within the diffuser gap and an extended position extending into the diffuser gap to constrict the gap opening and reduce the flow of fluid through the diffuser gap. The diffuser ring can be positioned at any location between the retracted and extended position to control the amount of fluid flowing through the diffuser gap.

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