Research Article

Investigation on Broadening Compressor Surge Margin by Using Active Magnetic Bearing

Table 2

The flow rate and pressure rise of surge point under different clearances.

Volume flow rate (m3/min)Pressure rise (kPa)Clearance value (mm)

45.0094.70.3
42.0094.90.4
40.0094.50.5
36.0090.30.7
34.5089.50.8
33.00880.9