Computational Study in Centrifugal Compressor

Abstract

The active control for centrifugal compressor systems consists in using, monitoring and managing the sensors to detect fluid disturbances, the actuators to introduce desired perturbations and a suitable controller to determine the optimal actuator actions using the sensor information. The object of an interesting centrifugal compressor design is to obtain the most air through a given diameter compressor, with a minimum number of stages while maintaining high efficiencies and aerodynamic stability over the operating range. The high efficiency of the axial compressor system decreases dramatically when used in small high-pressure applications, especially due to the large relative tip clearance. In addition, the high centrifugal force, dominating the pressure rise, results in a superior operability and the short axial length of the centrifugal compressor offers rotor-dynamic multiple advantages. These qualities allow the centrifugal compressor system to be used as the last stage of a high-pressure compressor of an aero engine as well as turbo pump assemblies used in liquid-propelled rocket engines.

Keywords

• Aerodynamic stability
• Centrifugal compressor
• control system
• disturbances