Quasi-Dynamic Experimental Investigation of the Internal Flow Field in the Stationary Components of a High-Flow-Coefficient Centrifugal Compressor
This study utilizes a novel quasi-dynamic test rig to simulate impeller wake migration in a high-flow-coefficient centrifugal compressor, revealing that while the U-bend significantly reduces circumferential non-uniformity and return channel vanes induce new fluctuations, the total stage loss remains constant regardless of the wake's circumferential position.