An investigation is in progress at the Langley Laboratory of the NACA to explore the possibilities of axial-flow compressors operating with supersonic velocities relative to the blade rows. The first phase of this investigation, a study of supersonic diffusers, has been reported. The second phase, an analysis of supersonic compressors, has also been reported. Preliminary calculations have shown that very high pressure ratios across a stage, together with somewhat increased mass flows, are possible with compressors which decelerate air through the speed of sound in their rotor blading. These performance characteristics are desirable in compressors for aircraft jet propulsion units, gas turbines, or superchargers. The third phase, presented here, is a preliminary experimental investigation of a supersonic compressor designed to produce a high pressure ratio in a single stage.


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    Title :

    Investigation of an Experimental Supersonic Axial-Flow Compressor


    Contributors:
    J. R. Erwin (author) / L. C. Wright (author) / A. Kantrowitz (author)

    Publication date :

    1947


    Size :

    59 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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