AXIAL INLET BEAM-TYPE COMPRESSOR

摘要

Axial Inlet Beam-Type Compressor A rotary fluid machine suitable for transferring energy between a fluid and a rotor assembly is disclosed. The rotor assembly is comprised of a shaft carrying one or more impellers which are located between axially spaced radial bearings in a beam-type arrangement. The rotary fluid machine is of the beam type - i.e. it has one end of the shaft extending beyond one end wall of the housing and one end of the shaft terminating within the housing. Two passages are formed in the housing to allow fluid to flow in and out of the machine. One passage is formed in the housing parallel to and co-axial with the rotational axis of the rotor assembly. Fluid moving between the passage parallel to and co-axial with the rotational axis does not have to be redirected thus reducing fluid turbulence and improving machine efficiency.