General Studies · Fluid Machines - Compressors
What is the primary difference in the flow direction between axial and centrifugal compressors?
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- 1Axial compressors handle liquids, while centrifugal compressors handle gases
- 2Centrifugal compressors do not use any rotating blades or impellers
- 3Axial compressors decrease pressure, while centrifugal compressors increase pressure
- 4Axial compressors have flow parallel to the shaft axis, while centrifugal compressors have radial flow✓
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Axial compressors have flow parallel to the shaft axis, while centrifugal compressors have radial flow
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