Investigating the Influence of the Inlet Bypass Recirculation System on the Compressor Performance

Li, S.; Yang, X.; Li, W.; Tang, M.

doi:10.47176/jafm.14.05.32192

Investigating the Influence of the Inlet Bypass Recirculation System on the Compressor Performance

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Liaoning Technical University, School of Mechanical Engineering, Fuxin, Liaoning Province, 123000, ‎China

10.47176/jafm.14.05.32192

Abstract

In the present study, an experimental method is proposed to study the influence of different slot widths, ‎positions and structures of the compressor recirculation systems on the compressor performance. ‎Obtained results indicate that the compressor flow range increases with the width of the recirculation slot ‎at the expense of a narrower high-efficiency operating region. It is found that when the slot width is set to ‎‎3 mm, the surge and choke margins are about 12% higher than that of the 2 mm slot. Moreover, it is ‎found that when the position of the recirculation slot falls in the middle area of the guide wheel and far ‎from the splitter blades, a larger surge margin can be achieved then it near the splitter blade. Adopting the ‎recirculation structure without intake retaining ring structure can effectively broaden the compressor flow ‎range. Compared with a straight slot intake structure, the compressor with an inclined slot intake structure ‎has a greater surge margin in the high-speed region; however, the high-efficiency range of the latter ‎scheme is smaller. Furthermore, the efficiency circle moves towards higher mass flow conditions. The ‎present parametric study is expected to provide a guideline to design recirculation devices‎‎.

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