| 摘要 |
A supersonic compressor (10) includes a fluid inlet (26), a fluid outlet (28), a fluid conduit (32) extending therebetween, and at least one supersonic compressor rotor (40) disposed within the fluid conduit and including a fluid flow channel (80) that includes a throat portion (124). The supersonic compressor also includes a fluid control device (308) coupled in fluid communication with at least one fluid source (302/304/306) and an inlet (76) of the fluid flow channel. The fluid control device channels a first fluid to the fluid flow channel inlet. The first fluid has a first plurality of fluid properties that facilitate attainment of supersonic flow of the first fluid in the throat portion during a first operational mode. The fluid control device further channels a second fluid to the fluid flow channel inlet. The second fluid has a second plurality of fluid properties that permit maintenance of supersonic flow of the second fluid in the throat portion. |
