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SCROLL CASING AND CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR

A scroll casing of a centrifugal compressor includes a scroll part forming a scroll passage of the centrifugal compressor. The scroll part has a near-circular scroll cross-section which includes a first arc portion extending from a connection position with a hub-side passage surface of a diffuser passage of the centrifugal compressor (first position) to a one-direction side (side toward fourth position), a second arc portion formed on the one-direction side of the first arc portion so as to include at least a part of a region between an outermost end in the radial direction (second position) and an innermost end in the radial direction (fourth position), and a third arc portion formed on the one-direction side of the second arc portion so as to include an end position of the scroll part on the one-direction side (fifth position) and satisfies a relationship of R2>R3, where R2 is a curvature radius of the second arc portion, and R3 is a curvature radius of the third arc portion.

Electric blower, electric vacuum cleaner, and hand drier

An electric blower includes a motor unit, a shaft, a centrifugal impeller, a fan cover, a motor unit case, and a bracket located away from centrifugal impeller and toward motor unit in a direction in which a central axis of the shaft extends. The bracket includes a first portion located outward of the vent in a radial direction, and a second portion located outward of the first portion and outward of an outer circumference of the motor unit case in the radial direction. A first airflow passage and a second airflow passage are formed in the bracket, the first and second airflow passages communicate with an airflow passage formed by the centrifugal impeller and the fan cover.

High-speed turbo machine enabling cooling thermal equilibrium
11578658 · 2023-02-14 · ·

Disclosed is a high-speed turbo machine enabling cooling thermal equilibrium and, more particularly, to a high-speed turbo machine enabling cooling thermal equilibrium, the high-speed turbo machine maximizing the cooling efficiency thereof by compressing and discharging external air suctioned therein, cooling an air compressor in a suction air-cooling method, decreasing a flow path of air for cooling the inside of the turbo machine and the air compressor, and optimizing the flow path. Accordingly, the present invention uses the suction air-cooling method and guides the flow of air for cooling the turbo machine through a specific path, so that it maximizes the efficiency and durability of the turbo machine, the cost reduction owing to the structural simplification of the turbo machine, and the easiness of maintenance by preventing an increase in temperature of the inside of the turbomachine casing (100) and the air compressor (200).

A DIFFUSER WITH NON-CONSTANT DIFFUSER VANES PITCH AND CENTRIFUGAL TURBOMACHINE INCLUDING SAID DIFFUSER
20230042068 · 2023-02-09 ·

A novel diffuser for a centrifugal turbomachine to reduce or prevent stall. The diffuser includes diffuser vanes arranged around a diffuser axis. Each diffuser vane includes: a leading edge, a trailing edge, a suction side facing radially inwardly, and a pressure side facing radially outwardly. A respective flow passage is defined between the suction side of a first diffuser vane and the pressure side of a second diffuser vane of each pair of adjacently arranged diffuser vanes. The diffuser vanes are arranged with a non-constant pitch around the diffuser axis. The pitch between each pair of adjacently arranged first diffuser vane and second diffuser vane defining a respective flow passage there between is correlated to a chord of one of said first diffuser vane and second diffuser vane.

Pressure Wall for a Fluid Pump and a Pump Including the Pressure Wall

The present invention relates to a pressure wall for a centrifugal pump for fluid having substantially the shape of a disc, the disc-shaped pressure wall having a central axis, the pressure wall comprising: a top surface; and a bottom surface opposing the top surface; wherein the top surface includes an inner surface section and an outer surface section, wherein the inner surface section extends radially from the central axis and is recessed to form a central recess; and wherein the outer surface section includes an inner circumferential edge portion and an outer circumferential edge portion, wherein the inner circumferential edge portion is located closer to the central axis than the outer circumferential edge portion, and wherein the outer circumferential edge portion is located higher than the inner circumferential edge portion with respect to a plane perpendicular to the central axis and passing through the inner circumferential edge portion.

Centrifugal pump

A centrifugal pump including an outer case; an inner case; a first unit and a second unit placed in fluid communication with each other, each unit including a plurality of impellers; the inner case includes two half-parts joined along a connection plane containing the axis of rotation; a connecting element is placed between the first unit and the second unit, the connecting element is engaged with a last impeller of the first unit and with a last impeller of the second unit.

CENTRIFUGAL WELL PUMP WITH THREADEDLY COUPLED DIFFUSERS

A well pump includes a plurality of diffusers, wherein each diffuser comprises a first threaded coupling on one longitudinal end and a second threaded coupling on an opposed longitudinal end. An impeller is disposed in each diffuser. The plurality of diffusers are coupled end to end to form a pump housing, in which the first threaded coupling on one diffuser is threadedly engaged to the second threaded coupling on adjacent diffuser.

COMPRESSOR
20180003191 · 2018-01-04 ·

A compressor comprises a compressor housing, a compressor wheel mounted within the housing and having compressor blades, and a bearing housing. The compressor housing comprises a cover member and a diffuser member that is connected to both the cover member and the bearing housing. The diffuser member has a radially outer portion connected to the cover member and a radially inner portion connected to the bearing housing. The diffuser member has a first weakened region defined at a first position intermediate the radially outer portion and the radially inner portion, and a first strengthened region defined at a second position intermediate the radially outer portion and the radially inner portion, said second position being radially inwards or outwards of the first weakened region.

COMPRESSOR STAGE EGR INJECTION

A product may include a bearing housing in which a shaft may be supported by a bearing so that it may rotate. A compressor wheel may be disposed on the shaft. A compressor cover may be connected with the bearing housing, which may form a compressor body and may define a chamber within which the compressor wheel may rotate. A diffuser may extend radially outward from the chamber and may receive gas from the compressor wheel. An inlet may be provided to the compressor body, which may receive a supply of exhaust gas. An EGR distribution cavity may be defined within the compressor body and may extend around the shaft. An EGR inlet channel may extend into the bearing housing from the inlet to the EGR distribution cavity. An EGR passage may extend from the EGR distribution cavity to the diffuser.

Adaptive volutes for centrifugal pumps

Centrifugal pump systems and related methods are disclosed herein that can shift a best efficiency point of a pump based on one or more operating conditions to operate more efficiently across and/or adjust to a broader range of conditions. Pumps provided for herein can include an adaptive volute in which a geometry of the volute can be adjusted to shift an operating efficiency of the pump. In some embodiments, a height or radial dimension of the adaptive volute can be adjusted based on one or more operating condition. A geometry of the adaptive volute can be adjusted during operation of the pump and/or while an impeller is disposed within the volute. In some embodiments, a first and second collar can be disposed within the adaptive volute. Rotation of the first component can move the second component axially, which can expand or contract an axial dimension of the adaptive volute.