An axial compressor and use of an axial compressor

摘要

Disclosed is an axial compressor (1) comprising a first compressor stage (2) including a first impeller (4) driven by first drive means (6), and a second compressor stage (3) including a second impeller (5) driven by second drive means (7). The second compressor stage (3) is arranged in axial continuation of the first compressor stage (2) and the first drive means (6) is arranged at the hub (8) of the first impeller (4) and the second drive means (7) is arranged at the hub (8) of the second impeller (5).