The Performance of Truncated Conical Diffusers
- 1 April 1971
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science
- Vol. 13 (2) , 103-109
- https://doi.org/10.1243/jmes_jour_1971_013_017_02
Abstract
The performance of truncated conical diffusers has been assessed for a variety of geometrical configurations and incompressible inlet flow conditions. In all the cases considered, truncation of the cone was found to yield a reduced pressure recovery, typically 4 per cent for a 50 per cent truncation. Accordingly, truncation is not recommended when an untruncated cone of the optimum angle can be accommodated. On the other hand, when there is a limitation on length, truncation is strongly recommended in preference to an untruncated, wider angle diffuser.Keywords
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