摘要 |
A supersonic, gas compressor (18). includes, aerodynamic duct(s) (20) situated on a rotor (104) journaled in a casing (160). -The aerodynamic duct(s) generate a plurality of oblique shock waves (S1, S2, S3) for efficiently compressing a gas at supersonic conditions. A convergent inlet,(22) is adjacent to bypass gas collectors (54) and during acceleration of the rotor, bypass gas is removed from the convergent inlet via the collectors to enable supersonic shock stabilization. Once the oblique shocks are stabilized at a selected, inlet relative Mach number and pressure ratio, the bleed of bypass gas from the convergent inlet via the bypass gas collectors is eliminated. |