June 16, 2025

Aerodynamics Numerical Optimization and Experimental Verification of a Low Reynolds Number Mixed Flow Blower for Multiple Operational Points

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TEThiago EbelConcepts NREC (United States)WTWilliam ThoburnDyson (United Kingdom)MCMichael J. CollisonDyson (United Kingdom)

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This analysis demonstrates improved compressor efficiency and operational flexibility in a low Reynolds number blower, highlighting an innovative design methodology.

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The new design achieves a 5% reduction in power consumption while maintaining flow rate and pressure.
Optimizing the design expanded the operating curve, allowing for lower RPM performance.
Numerical optimization used CFD and Design of Experiments for better design candidates.
Experimental testing confirmed the validity and effectiveness of the optimized design.

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Ebel et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af2690cf1dd9ea359e2009 https://doi.org/10.1115/gt2025-154693

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This analysis demonstrates improved compressor efficiency and operational flexibility in a low Reynolds number blower, highlighting an innovative design methodology.

Aerodynamics Numerical Optimization and Experimental Verification of a Low Reynolds Number Mixed Flow Blower for Multiple Operational Points

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Aerodynamics Numerical Optimization and Experimental Verification of a Low Reynolds Number Mixed Flow Blower for Multiple Operational Points

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