The majority of the design effort in turbomachinery is spent focusing on the primary flow path. It is the primary driver of machine performance and performs the energy transfer the machine was...
By Melissa Seib, Senior CAE Software Product Manager
Sep 24, 2026
The majority of the design effort in turbomachinery is spent focusing on the primary flow path. It is the primary driver of machine performance and performs the energy transfer the machine was...
Perhaps the most common type of diffuser in turbomachinery is the conical diffuser. This diffuser is found at the exit of every volute as the geometry transitions to the exit flange. This conical...
When designing a new compressor or pump, most of the focus is put on the impeller and diffuser because they are the elements that are responsible for the work input and its conversion from kinetic...