Centrifugal compressor aeroacoustics are analyzed by means of a three-dimensional CFD
model. Three operating points at nominal compressor speed are simulated ranging from …

Centrifugal compressor machinery is subject to a potentially damaging phenomenon called
surge at low mass flow rates. This effect may be preceded by a phenomena known as inlet …

Research works over the years have identified a recirculating bubble locating at impeller
shroud in centrifugal compressor operating under off-design conditions. However, its roles …

Researchers from all over the world have been researching the aerodynamics of centrifugal
compressors. They have explained many properties of the aerodynamic phenomena …

Detection of aerodynamic instabilities in compressors is of great importance for machine
safety and efficiency. It is a challenge due to their highly non-stationary and non-linear …

This paper describes an experimental study carried out with the objective of characterizing
flow instabilities in turbocharger compressors, specially the distribution of the high …

The active surge suppression is a challenging topic in the industrial compressor systems.
This paper addresses the two issues on the surge detection approach for magnetically …

Instability inception and evolution leading to surge have been key limiting factors to the
stable operation of centrifugal compressors. The compressor generally experiences flow …

Nowadays, turbocharging is a technique widely used to improve fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions in automotive engines. Centrifugal compressors are typically adopted …

The performance and stable operating range of compressors are critical for the efficient
operation of various turbomachinery systems. To reveal the flow instability mechanism of a …