Full-Scale Aerodynamic And Rotordynamic Testing For Large Centrifugal Compressors.

Lecturepg. 71-80This paper describes a full-scale, flexible test vehicle designed and built by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to validate the aerodynamic and mechanical performance of large compressors for a variety of applications. This paper provides a description of the test vehicle as well as mechanical and aerodynamic performance data gathered during testing of the vehicle