Difference between the Centrifugal and Axial Flow Compressor?

 Difference between the Centrifugal and Axial Flow Compressor.

Centrifugal Compressor:

• In Centrifugal Compressor the air flows in the radial direction.
• The pressure ratio gained is 4.5.
• This is compact for the unit of given pressure ratio.
• It  required less torque at Starting
• It is simple and Cheap in construction.
• It can get up to 400 bar in delivery pressure.
• It has more flexible during operation.
• About 80% of thermal efficiency has occurred.
• For multistage compressor it is less suitable.

Axial Flow Compressor:

• In this the flow is in Axial direction.
• The pressure ratio is gained about 1.2.
• This is less compact for a given pressure ratio.
• It required more torque at starting.
• It is complex and costly in construction.
• It can get up to 20 bar in delivery pressure.
• It is Less flexible during the operation.
• About 88% of thermal efficiency has occurred.
• It is more suitable for the multistage compressor.

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