What are the effects of inter-stage seal leakage in centrifugal compressors? Will it cause a high temperature at the compressor outlet?
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What are the consequences of leakage or failure in the inter-stage seals of a centrifugal compressor? Will it cause a high temperature at the compressor outlet?
Damage to the inter-stage seals in a single-axis multi-stage centrifugal compressor can lead to air leakage from the high-pressure stage to the low-pressure stage, resulting in an increase in pressure and temperature in the cylinder of the previous stage. The total outlet pressure decreases. In severe cases, single-stage cylinder surge occurs.
Reduced efficiency, increased axial thrust, rising outlet temperature...!