Axial Compressor

Axial compressor is a kind of machine by which mechanical energy coming from prime mover is converted into pressure energy. Denomination of axial compressor originates from basic direction of flowing mediums in the compressor. Axial compressors have two series: a and av. A serial compressor has fixed stator blades while av compressor has all stator blades adjustable. Currently, av compressors are widely used. The frame size ranges from av40 to av140. Generally number of stages is from 2 to 19. Features of such compressor are wide operating conditions and high efficiency at each operating point, more than 90% in some case. Axial compressors are widely applied in the metallurgical, petrochemical, chemical, wind tunnel, power station and pharmaceutical.