Five-axis machining makes it possible to manufacture complex blade geometry by continuously coordinating the position and orientation of the cutting tool relative to the part. That capability,...
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...