Abstract
Designing a multi-stage centrifugal compressor involves several challenges, particularly concerning thrust and clearances. Efficient thrust balancing is essential to prevent excessive wear on bearings and ensure stable operation while optimizing tip clearance is essential to avoid performance losses. The proposed solution discloses a radial turbine wheel with a radially extended back disk that acts as a counterbalance thrust generator.
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Recommended Citation
"Turbine Expander Wheel with an Integrated Thrust Generator", Technical Disclosure Commons, (January 29, 2026)
https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series/9243
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