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  2. Centrifugal compressor - Wikipedia

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    The simplest inlet to a centrifugal compressor is typically a simple pipe. Depending upon its use/application inlets can be very complex. They may include other components such as an inlet throttle valve, a shrouded port, an annular duct (see Figure 1.1), a bifurcated duct, stationary guide vanes/airfoils used to straight or swirl flow (see Figure 1.1), movable guide vanes (used to vary pre ...

  3. Air suspension - Wikipedia

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    1909 A.S.L. motorcycle with air suspension. On 7 January 1901 the British engineer Archibald Sharp patented a method for making a seal allowing pneumatic or hydraulic apparatus described as a "rolling mitten seal", [1] and on 11 January 1901 he applied for a patent for the use of the device to provide air suspension on bicycles. [2]

  4. Compressor characteristic - Wikipedia

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    Compressor characteristic is a mathematical curve that shows the behaviour of a fluid going through a dynamic compressor.It shows changes in fluid pressure, temperature, entropy, flow rate etc.) with the compressor operating at different speeds.

  5. Pressure coefficient - Wikipedia

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    is the static pressure at the point at which pressure coefficient is being evaluated is the static pressure in the freestream (i.e. remote from any disturbance) is the freestream fluid density (Air at sea level and 15 °C is 1.225 /)

  6. Bernoulli's principle - Wikipedia

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    Bernoulli's principle is a key concept in fluid dynamics that relates pressure, density, speed and height. Bernoulli's principle states that an increase in the speed of a parcel of fluid occurs simultaneously with a decrease in either the pressure or the height above a datum. [1]:

  7. Static pressure - Wikipedia

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    In flight, the air pressure varies slightly at different positions around the aircraft's exterior, so designers must select the static ports' locations carefully. Wherever they are located, the air pressure that the ports observe will generally be affected by the aircraft's instantaneous angle of attack. [12]

  8. Gas turbine engine compressors - Wikipedia

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    In a centrifugal compressor the airflow goes perpendicular to the axis of rotation. When the air passes through the rotating impeller it experiences a centrifugal force. Air is pushed toward the center and this radial movement of air results in a pressure rise and the generation of kinetic energy.

  9. Centrifugal-type supercharger - Wikipedia

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    A centrifugal supercharger is a specialized type of supercharger that makes use of centrifugal force in order to increase the manifold air pressure, MAP. An increased MAP allows the engine to burn more fuel, which results in an increased power output.