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L2F and LDV velocimetry measurement and analysis of the 3-D flow field in a centrifugal compressorThe flow field in the Purdue Research Centrifugal Compressor is studied using a laser two-focus (L2F) velocimeter. L2F data are obtained which quantify: (1) the compressor inlet flow field; (2) the steady-state velocity field in the impeller blade passages; and (3) the flow field in the radial diffuser. The L2F data are compared with both laser Doppler velocimetry (LDV) data and predictions from three-dimensional inviscid and viscous flow models. In addition, a model is developed to calculate the effect on the measurement volume geometry of refraction by curved windows. Finally, the advantages and disadvantages of using the L2F for turbomachinery measurements is discussed in terms of measurement accuracy, ease of use, including sample time per correlated event and the ability to make measurements in regions of high noise due to stray radiation from wall reflections.
Document ID
19890059562
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Fagan, John R., Jr.
(Purdue Univ. West Lafayette, IN, United States)
Fleeter, Sanford
(Purdue University West Lafayette, IN, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1989
Subject Category
Aerodynamics
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 89-2572
Accession Number
89A46933
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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