A new correlation for slip factor in radial and mixed-flow impellers

作者:Ji C*; Zou J; Ruan X D; Dario P; Fu X
来源:Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers - Part A: Journal of Power and Energy , 2011, 225(A1): 114-119.
DOI:10.1177/2041296710394283

摘要

The slip phenomenon will result in a deviation of the theoretical head; thus, it is usually considered as an important factor in the design process of turbomachines (compressor, pump, or turbine). A new correlation for the slip factor in radial and mixed-flow impellers is developed in this study, which is derived on the basis of the Euler equation in turbomachinery and relative eddy theory. It is a function of flow coefficient besides geometric parameters, enabling it to predict the varying trend of slip factor with flowrate accurately, and is applied to several cases for validation.