EP1866545B1 - Flow stabilization system for centrifugal compressor - Google Patents

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EP1866545B1
EP1866545B1 EP06705411.4A EP06705411A EP1866545B1 EP 1866545 B1 EP1866545 B1 EP 1866545B1 EP 06705411 A EP06705411 A EP 06705411A EP 1866545 B1 EP1866545 B1 EP 1866545B1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F04D27/00—Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids
    • F04D27/02—Surge control
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F04D29/66—Combating cavitation, whirls, noise, vibration or the like; Balancing
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F04D29/681—Combating cavitation, whirls, noise, vibration or the like; Balancing by influencing boundary layers especially adapted for elastic fluid pumps
    • F04D29/684—Combating cavitation, whirls, noise, vibration or the like; Balancing by influencing boundary layers especially adapted for elastic fluid pumps by fluid injection
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf das Gebiet der Radialverdichter von Abgasturboladern. Sie betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Einblasen von Luft in den Strömungskanal eines Radialverdichters gemäss dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to the field of centrifugal compressors of exhaust gas turbochargers. It relates to a device for blowing air into the flow channel of a centrifugal compressor according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

Um die Kennfeldbreite von Radialverdichterstufen zu erhöhen, kommen in einer Vielzahl von Radialverdichterstufen der neusten Generationen Stabilisatoren im Ansaugbereich des Verdichterrades zum Einsatz.In order to increase the map width of radial compressor stages, stabilizers are used in the intake of the compressor wheel in a variety of radial compressor stages of the latest generations.

Die Nachfrage vom Markt für stetig höhere Druckverhältnisse bei Verdichtern von Abgasturboladern ist ungebrochen. Der Erhöhung des Druckverhältnisses über eine Erhöhung der Drehzahl bei unverändertem Verdichterstufendesign sind jedoch Grenzen gesetzt, da die das nutzbare Kennfeld begrenzende Pump- und Schluckgrenze mit zunehmender Drehzahl zusammenlaufen. Die nutzbare Kennfeldbreite nimmt somit in Richtung höherer Druckverhältnisse kontinuierlich ab. Um dem entgegenzuwirken und das nutzbare Kennfeld auch bei hohen Druckverhältnissen möglichst breit zu halten, kann bei gleichbleibendem Verdichterraddesign und unveränderter Verdichterradgrösse ein Diffusor mit kleinerem Strömungsquerschnitt eingesetzt werden. Die Pumpgrenze verschiebt sich dadurch zu kleineren Volumenströmen und es resultiert bei gleichbleibender Radschluckgrenze eine grössere nutzbare Kennfeldbreite. Nachteilig ist dabei, dass sich der Wirkungsgrad verringert, insbesondere bei Teillast. Dieser Nachteil kann vermieden werden, indem durch geeignete Massnahmen die Stabilität der gegebenen Verdichterstufen bei Maximallast erhöht wird. Dies kann durch gehäuseseitiges Einblasen von Luft in den Strömungskanal im unbeschaufelten Zwischenraum zwischen den Laufschaufeln des Verdichterrades und den Leitschaufeln des Diffusors geschehen. Die dynamische Stabilität im Bereich hoher Druckverhältnisse kann durch das Einblasen von Luft erhöht werden.The demand from the market for steadily higher pressure ratios in compressors of exhaust gas turbochargers is unbroken. However, there are limits to increasing the pressure ratio by increasing the speed when the compressor stage design is unchanged, since the pumping and intake limits limiting the usable characteristic field converge with increasing engine speed. The usable characteristic map width thus decreases continuously in the direction of higher pressure conditions. To counteract this and to keep the usable map as wide as possible even at high pressure conditions, a diffuser with a smaller flow cross-section can be used with constant compressor wheel design and unchanged Verdichterradgrösse. As a result, the pumping limit shifts to smaller volume flows, resulting in a larger usable characteristic map width while maintaining the wheel slip limit. A disadvantage is that the efficiency is reduced, especially at partial load. This disadvantage can be avoided by appropriate measures to increase the stability of the given compressor stages at maximum load. This can be done by injecting air from the housing into the flow channel in the unopened space between the blades of the compressor wheel and the vanes of the diffuser. The dynamic stability in the range of high pressure conditions can be increased by the injection of air.

Eine andere Möglichkeit zur Erhöhung des Druckverhältnisses und Vermeidung des Zusammenlaufens von Pump- und Schluckgrenze ist die Anpassung des Verdichterraddesigns. Die Stabilität und damit die nutzbare Kennfeldbreite lässt sich durch eine Erhöhung des "Backsweep" beim Verdichterrad erreichen. "Backsweep" bezeichnet den Winkel am Verdichterradaustritt zwischen einer Schaufel mit radial stehender Hinterkante und einer mit entgegen der Raddrehrichtung in tangentialer Richtung flacher gestelltem Austrittswinkel. Die Erhöhung des "Backsweep" hat zur Folge, dass zur Erreichung eines gleichen Druckverhältnisses eine Erhöhung der Radumfangsgeschwindigkeit nötig ist. Damit ist zur Erreichung eines höheren Druckverhältnisses eine überproportionale Erhöhung der Drehzahl erforderlich. Dem sind aber Grenzen seitens des Verdichterradmaterials gesetzt, respektive es muss auf ein Material mit besseren mechanischen Eigenschaften gewechselt werden. Solche Materialien sind wesentlich teurer. Gegenüber dieser Lösung zeigt das Einblasen von Luft Kostenvorteile, da eine bestehende Verdichterstufe zur Erreichung höherer Druckverhältnisse ertüchtigt wird und der kostspielige Materialwechsel beim Verdichterrad vermieden werden kann.Another way to increase the pressure ratio and avoid the convergence of the pumping and swallowing limit is to adapt the compressor wheel design. The stability and thus the usable map width can be achieved by increasing the backsweep in the compressor wheel. "Backsweep" refers to the angle at the compressor wheel outlet between a blade with a radially standing trailing edge and an outlet angle which is made flatter in the tangential direction opposite to the wheel rotation direction. The increase of the "backsweep" has the consequence that in order to achieve an equal pressure ratio an increase in the wheel circumference speed is necessary. This is to achieve a higher pressure ratio, a disproportionate increase in speed required. But limits are set by the Verdichterradmaterials, respectively, it must be changed to a material with better mechanical properties. Such materials are much more expensive. Compared to this solution, the injection of air shows cost advantages, since an existing compressor stage to achieve higher pressure conditions is improved and the costly material change can be avoided in the compressor.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Aus "Centrifugal Compressor Flow Range Extension Using Diffuser Flow Control", ( Gary J. Skoch; Army Research Laboratory, Vehicle Technology Directorate, Cleveland, Ohio; 5. Dezember, 2000 ) ist ein Radialverdichter mit nachgeschaltetem Diffusor bekannt, bei welchem unter Nutzung des Coanda-Effektes Düsen Druckluft in Strömungsrichtung in den Strömungskanal zwischen dem Verdichterrad und dem Diffusor eingeblasen wird.From "Centrifugal Compressor Flow Range Extension Using Diffuser Flow Control", ( Gary J. Skoch; Army Research Laboratory, Vehicle Technology Directorate, Cleveland, Ohio; December 5, 2000 ) is a radial compressor with downstream diffuser known in which using the Coanda effect nozzles compressed air is injected in the flow direction in the flow channel between the compressor and the diffuser.

Beim Coanda-Effekt (beschrieben in US 2,052,869 ) handelt es sich um einen Strömungseffekt, gemäss dem ein schnell strömendes Fluid (Gas oder Flüssigkeit), welches an einer Oberfläche eines Festkörpers entlang strömt, an dessen Oberfläche anhaftet und sich nicht von der Oberfläche ablöst.When Coanda effect (described in US 2,052,869 ) is a flow effect, according to which a fast-flowing fluid (gas or liquid), which flows along a surface of a solid, adheres to the surface and does not detach from the surface.

Die Druckluftdüsen sind in der den Strömungskanal begrenzenden Gehäusewand angeordnet und am Verdichtergehäuse festgeschraubt. Sie lassen sich in den Öffnungen bewegen, so dass die Einblasrichtung verändert werden kann. Die Düsen sind über eine Rohrleitung mit einer externen Druckluftversorgung verbunden.The compressed air nozzles are arranged in the housing wall defining the flow channel and screwed tight to the compressor housing. They can be moved in the openings, so that the blowing direction can be changed. The nozzles are connected via a pipe to an external compressed air supply.

Die CH 204 331 offenbart eine Einrichtung zur Verhinderung der Strahlablösung bei Verdichtern. Dabei wird im Bereich der Leiträder durch Absaugöffnungen der Strömung Teile abgesaugt, welche anschliessend weiter stromauf wieder der Strömung zugeführt werden. Die Wiedereinführung erfolgt dabei durch in Strömungsrichtung ausgerichtete, umlaufende, düsenförmige Schlitze.The CH 204 331 discloses a device for preventing the blasting of compressors. In the process, parts are sucked off in the region of the guide wheels through suction openings of the flow, which parts are subsequently fed further upstream to the flow. The reintroduction takes place by aligned in the flow direction, circumferential, nozzle-shaped slots.

Kurze Darstellung der ErfindungBrief description of the invention

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine vereinfachte, kostengünstige Vorrichtung zum Einblasen von Luft in den Strömungskanal eines Radialverdichters zu schaffen, welche insbesondere mit geringem Aufwand montiert werden kann und die eine hohe Zuverlässigkeit im Betrieb aufweist.The object of the invention is to provide a simplified, inexpensive device for blowing air into the flow channel of a centrifugal compressor, which can be mounted in particular with little effort and has a high reliability in operation.

Diese Aufgabe löst eine Vorrichtung zum Einblasen von Luft in den Strömungskanal eines Radialverdichters mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1.This object is achieved by a device for blowing air into the flow channel of a centrifugal compressor with the features of patent claim 1.

Bei der erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung sind die Düsen als Einblasöffnungen in der den Strömungskanal begrenzenden Gehäusewand geformt. Die Einblasöffnungen sind direkt mittels stromab des Diffusors dem Sammelhohlraum entnommener Luft gespiesen. Diese Luft weist gegenüber der Strömung im Strömungskanal vor dem Diffusor einen erhöhten Druck auf.In the device according to the invention, the nozzles are shaped as injection openings in the housing wall delimiting the flow channel. The injection openings are fed directly by means of air taken from the collecting cavity downstream of the diffuser. This air has compared to the flow in the flow channel in front of the diffuser on an increased pressure.

Dadurch ergibt sich ein passives, dynamisches Stabilisierungssystem einer Verdichterstufe im Bereich hoher Druckverhältnisse, welches ohne zusätzliche Regel- oder Stellglieder auskommt.This results in a passive, dynamic stabilization system of a compressor stage in the range of high pressure conditions, which manages without additional control or actuators.

Eine vorteilhafte Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung zum Einblasen von Luft in den Strömungskanal lässt sich einfach realisieren, indem die gegossenen Verdichtergehäuseteile direkt mit den entsprechenden Öffnungen versehen werden. Es sind keine zusätzlichen Düsenelemente oder Druckluftanschlüsse notwendig.An advantageous embodiment of the inventive device for blowing air into the flow channel can be easily realized by the cast compressor housing parts are provided directly with the corresponding openings. There are no additional nozzle elements or compressed air connections necessary.

Die Verteilung der Druckluft auf allenfalls mehrere Einblasöffnungen erfolgt über einen zumindest teilweise ringförmig ausgebildeten, als Hohlraum in das Verdichtergehäuse integrierten Luftkanal.The distribution of compressed air on at most several injection openings via an at least partially annular formed, integrated as a cavity in the compressor housing air duct.

Kurze Beschreibung der ZeichnungenBrief description of the drawings

Nachfolgend wird anhand der Zeichnungen die erfindungsgemässe Vorrichtung zum Einblasen von Luft in den Strömungskanal eines Radialverdichters genauer erläutert. Hierbei zeigt

Fig. 1
einen Schnitt durch einen Radialverdichter mit einer erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung zum Einblasen von Luft in den Strömungskanal,
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einen vergrössert dargestellten Ausschnitt der erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung nach Fig. 1 mit einem aufgesetzten Düsenelement, und
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einen vergrössert dargestellten Ausschnitt der erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung nach Fig. 1 mit einem materialschlüssig integrierten Düsenelement.
The device according to the invention for injecting air into the flow channel of a radial compressor will be explained in greater detail below with reference to the drawings. This shows
Fig. 1
a section through a radial compressor with an inventive device for blowing air into the flow channel,
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an enlarged section of the inventive device according to Fig. 1 with an attached nozzle element, and
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an enlarged section of the inventive device according to Fig. 1 with a material integrated nozzle element.

Weg zur Ausführung der ErfindungWay to carry out the invention

Fig. 1 zeigt einen Schnitt durch einen Radialverdichter mit einem auf einer rotierbar gelagerten Welle angeordneten Verdichterrad. Das Verdichterrad weist eine zentrale Nabe 10 auf und darauf angeordnete Laufschaufeln 11. Das Verdichterrad ist im Verdichtergehäuse angeordnet. Das Verdichtergehäuse umfasst mehrere, den Strömungskanal für das zu verdichtende Medium begrenzende Teile. Im Bereich der Laufschaufeln des Verdichterrades begrenzt eine innere Verdichtergehäusewand, die sogenannte Einsatzwand 31 den Strömungskanal 41 nach radial aussen. Radial innen ist der Strömungskanal in diesem Bereich durch die Nabe des Verdichterrades begrenzt. Weiter stromab des Bereichs der Laufschaufeln des Verdichterrades, wird der Strömungskanal 42 auf Seite gegenüber der Einsatzwand 33 von einer Diffusorwand 20 begrenzt. Der Diffusor umfasst Diffusorleitschaufeln 21, welche im Strömungskanal angeordnet sind. Weiter stromab der Diffusorleitschaufeln mündet der Strömungskanal 42 in den Sammelhohlraum 43 des spiralförmigen Schneckengehäuses 32, von wo aus eine nicht dargestellte Leitung zu den Brennkammern der mit dem Abgasturbolader verbundenen Brennkraftmaschine führt. Die Luftströmung ist in den Figuren jeweils mit den dicken, weissen Pfeilen angedeutet. Fig. 1 shows a section through a centrifugal compressor with a mounted on a rotatably mounted shaft compressor wheel. The compressor wheel has a central hub 10 and thereon arranged rotor blades 11. The compressor wheel is arranged in the compressor housing. The compressor housing comprises a plurality of the flow channel for the medium to be compressed limiting parts. In the area of the rotor blades of the compressor wheel, an inner compressor housing wall, the so-called insert wall 31, limits the flow channel 41 radially outwards. Radially inside the flow channel is limited in this area by the hub of the compressor wheel. Further downstream of the area of the rotor blades of the compressor wheel, the flow channel 42 on the side opposite the insert wall 33 is bounded by a diffuser wall 20. The diffuser comprises diffuser vanes 21, which are arranged in the flow channel. Further downstream of the Diffusorleitschaufeln the flow channel 42 opens into the collecting cavity 43 of the spiral-shaped screw housing 32, from where a line, not shown, leads to the combustion chambers of the internal combustion engine connected to the exhaust gas turbocharger. The air flow is indicated in the figures in each case with the thick, white arrows.

Die erfindungsgemässe Vorrichtung zum Einblasen von Luft in den Strömungskanal umfasst einen Rückführungs-Luftkanal 44, welcher vom Sammelhohlraum 43 stromab der Diffusorleitschaufeln 21 in den Strömungskanal 42 zwischen den Laufschaufeln 11 des Verdichterrades und den Leitschaufeln 21 des Diffusors führt.The device according to the invention for injecting air into the flow channel comprises a return air duct 44, which downstream from the collecting cavity 43 the diffuser vanes 21 into the flow channel 42 between the blades 11 of the compressor wheel and the vanes 21 of the diffuser leads.

Wie in Fig. 1 dargestellt kann der Luftkanal 44 als ein Hohlraum ausgebildet sein, welcher durch Einsatzwand 31, Schneckengehäuse 32 und eine Trennwand 33 des Verdichtergehäuses begrenzt ist. Der Luftkanal 44 führt von einer Entnahmeöffnung 52 in der Verdichtergehäusewand im Bereich des Sammelhohlraums 43 zu einer Einblasöffnung 51 in der Verdichtergehäusewand im Bereich zwischen den Laufschaufeln 11 des Verdichterrades und den Leitschaufeln 21 des Diffusors. Die Einblasöffnung 51, welche in den Strömungskanal 42 im Bereich zwischen den Laufschaufeln 11 des Verdichterrades und den Leitschaufeln 21 des Diffusors mündet, ist nicht zylinderförmig ausgebildet, sondern weist eine innere Coanda-Oberflächenstruktur auf. Dies bedeutet, wie in Fig. 3 vergrössert dargestellt, dass die Verdichtergehäusewand eine in die Einblasöffnung hineinragende Rundung aufweist, entlang derer gemäss dem Coanda-Effekt die Luft strömen kann.As in Fig. 1 illustrated, the air duct 44 may be formed as a cavity, which is bounded by insert wall 31, screw housing 32 and a partition wall 33 of the compressor housing. The air duct 44 leads from a removal opening 52 in the compressor housing wall in the region of the collecting cavity 43 to an injection opening 51 in the compressor housing wall in the region between the rotor blades 11 of the compressor wheel and the guide vanes 21 of the diffuser. The injection opening 51, which opens into the flow channel 42 in the region between the rotor blades 11 of the compressor wheel and the guide vanes 21 of the diffuser, is not cylindrical, but has an inner Coanda surface structure. This means as in Fig. 3 enlarged shown that the compressor housing wall has a protruding into the injection opening rounding, along which according to the Coanda effect, the air can flow.

Die Strömung im Strömungskanal weist beim Austritt aus dem Bereich der Laufschaufeln des Verdichterrades eine starke tangentiale Komponente auf. Der Coanda-Effekt sorgt dafür, dass beim Einblasen der Luft in den Strömungskanal keine starken Verwirbelungen und Querströmungen entstehen. Stattdessen bleibt die ebenfalls in tangentialer Richtung in den Strömungskanal eingeblasene Luft an der Rundung der Einblasöffnung 51 haften und wird im Randbereich des Strömungskanals in Strömungsrichtung in die Strömung eingeführt, wie dies in Fig. 2 und Fig. 3 mit den dünnen Pfeilen angedeutet ist.The flow in the flow channel has a strong tangential component on exit from the area of the rotor blades of the compressor wheel. The Coanda effect ensures that when the air is blown into the flow channel no strong turbulences and cross flows occur. Instead, the air which is likewise injected into the flow channel in the tangential direction remains attached to the rounding of the injection opening 51 and is introduced into the flow in the edge region of the flow channel in the direction of flow, as described in US Pat Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 indicated by the thin arrows.

Die Einblasung in den Strömungskanal erfolgt passiv, das heisst ohne Regel- oder Stellglieder. Aufgrund des höheren Drucks im Sammelhohlraum 43 gegenüber dem Strömungskanal 42 im Bereich zwischen den Laufschaufeln 11 des Verdichterrades und den Leitschaufeln 21 des Diffusors ergibt sich eine Ausgleichsströmung.The injection into the flow channel is passive, that is without control or actuators. Due to the higher pressure in the collecting cavity 43 relative to the flow channel 42 in the region between the blades 11 of the compressor wheel and the guide vanes 21 of the diffuser results in a compensating flow.

Entlang dem Umfang des Strömungskanals, also auf gleicher radialer Höhe bezüglich der Welle des Turboladers, können mehrere Einblasöffnungen 51 vorgesehen sein. Diese können alle mit einem einzigen, ringförmig oder zumindest teilweise ringförmig ausgebildeten Luftkanal 44 verbunden sein. Ebenso können in Umfangsrichtung entlang dem Sammelhohlraum 43 mehrere Entnahmeöffnungen 52 angeordnet sein. Anstelle von einem, ringförmigen Luftkanal 44 können mehrere, durch radial verlaufende Trennwände unterteilte Teilluftkanäle vorhanden sein, welche jeweils eine oder mehrere Einblasöffnungen 51 mit Luft zum Einblasen versorgen.Along the circumference of the flow channel, ie at the same radial height with respect to the shaft of the turbocharger, a plurality of injection ports 51 may be provided. These can all be connected to a single, annular or at least partially annular air duct 44. Likewise, a plurality of removal openings 52 may be arranged in the circumferential direction along the collecting cavity 43. Instead of an annular air duct 44, a plurality of divided air ducts divided by radially extending partition walls may be present, which supply one or more injection openings 51 with air for blowing in each case.

Die Öffnungen der erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung können bereits bei der Herstellung der Verdichtergehäuseteile in diese eingelassen werden. Dies kann direkt beim Giessen der Verdichtergehäuseteile erfolgen, indem entweder vorfabrizierte Düsenelemente 62 in die Gehäusewand eingegossen und materialschlüssig mit der Gehäusewand verbunden werden, oder indem die spezielle Kontur der Einblasöffnungen bereits in der Gussform integriert ist. Bei den vorfabrizierten Düsenelementen 62 wird ein Material verwendet, welches sich beim Giessen mit dem Stahl der Gehäusewand verbindet, ohne selber zu verschmelzen. Alternativ können die Einlass- und die Einblasöffnungen auch zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt in die Verdichtergehäusewände eingebracht werden.The openings of the device according to the invention can already be embedded in these during the production of the compressor housing parts. This can be done directly when casting the compressor housing parts by either prefabricated nozzle elements 62 poured into the housing wall and materially connected to the housing wall, or by the special contour of the injection openings is already integrated in the mold. In the prefabricated nozzle elements 62, a material is used, which connects to the casting wall with the steel of the housing wall without melting itself. Alternatively, the inlet and the injection openings can also be introduced into the compressor housing walls at a later time.

Es können auch Düsenelemente 61 vorgesehen sein, welche form- oder kraftschlüssig mit den Verdichtergehäusewand 31 verbunden werden. Dies ermöglicht beispielsweise das Nachrüsten bereits bestehender Turbolader mit der erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung zum Einblasen von Luft in den Strömungskanal.It can also be provided nozzle members 61 which are positively or non-positively connected to the compressor housing wall 31. This allows, for example, the retrofitting of existing turbocharger with the inventive device for blowing air into the flow channel.

Zur Schubentlastung im Bereich der Verdichterradrückwand oder als Sperrluft zur Ölabdichtung der Lager mittels Überdruck kann dem Verdichter im Bereich stromab der Laufschaufeln des Verdichterrades Luft entnommen werden. Diese sogenannte Leckageströmung 53 kann wiederum eine destabilisierende Wirkung auf die Verdichterströmung haben, wodurch sich die Pumpgrenze zu höheren Volumenströmen verschiebt, was zu einer unerwünschten Verminderung der nutzbaren Kennfeldbreite führt. Mittels dem erfindungsgemässen Einblasen kann der Verlauf der Pumpgrenze wieder auf den Verlauf ohne Leckageströmung 53 zurückversetzt werden.For relieving the thrust in the region of the compressor wheel back wall or as sealing air for oil sealing of the bearings by means of overpressure, air can be taken from the compressor in the region downstream of the rotor blades of the compressor wheel. This so-called leakage flow 53 can in turn have a destabilizing effect on the compressor flow, as a result of which the pumping limit shifts to higher volume flows, which leads to an undesirable reduction of the usable characteristic map width. By means of the injection according to the invention, the progression of the surge limit can be restored to the course without leakage flow 53.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1010
Verdichterrad-NabeCompressor wheel hub
1111
Verdichterrad-SchaufelnCompressor blades
2020
Diffusor-WandDiffuser wall
2121
Diffusor-LeitschaufelDiffuser vane
3131
Innere Verdichtergehäusewand, EinsatzwandInner compressor housing wall, insert wall
3232
Äussere Verdichtergehäusewand, SchneckengehäuseExternal compressor housing wall, screw housing
3333
Trennwandpartition wall
4141
Strömungskanal, AnsaugbereichFlow channel, intake area
4242
Strömungskanal, DiffusorbereichFlow channel, diffuser area
4343
Sammelhohlraum, SchneckengehäuseCollective cavity, screw housing
4444
Luftkanal, HohlraumAir duct, cavity
5151
Einblasöffnunginflation opening
5252
Entnahmeöffnungremoval opening
5353
LeckströmungsöffnungLeakage opening
6161
Düsenelement, aufgesetztNozzle element, mounted
6262
Düsenelement, in Gehäusewand integriertNozzle element integrated in housing wall

Claims (7)

  1. Device for injecting air into the flow passage (42) of a radial compressor, which flow passage guides a main flow between a compressor wheel (10, 11) and a collecting chamber (43), which device comprises a discrete number of injection orifices (51) which are arranged in a manner in which they are distributed along the circumference and tangentially oriented, which injection orifices are provided with a Coanda structure and formed in the form of a nozzle, and by means of which air can be injected in the tangential direction into the flow passage (42) between rotor blades (11) of the compressor wheel and stator blades (21) of a diffuser, wherein at least one bleed orifice (52) is let in in the compressor casing wall (32) in the region of the collecting chamber (43), and the injection orifices (51) are connected via a passage (44) to the at least one bleed orifice (52).
  2. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the passage between the at least one injection orifice (51) and the at least one bleed orifice (52) is formed as a cavity (44) which extends in the circumferential direction and is formed at least partially in annular fashion.
  3. Device according to Claim 2, characterized in that the cavity (44) is defined by compressor casing walls (31, 32, 33).
  4. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one injection orifice (51) is let into the compressor casing wall (31) which defines the flow passage, and is formed by the compressor casing wall (31) which defines the flow passage.
  5. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the at least one injection orifice (51) is formed by a one-piece or multi-piece nozzle element (61) which is arranged in an orifice of the compressor casing wall (31) and connected to the compressor casing wall.
  6. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the at least one injection orifice (51) is formed by a one-piece or multi-piece nozzle element (62) which is integrated in the compressor casing wall (31) in a materially flush manner.
  7. Exhaust gas turbocharger, which comprises a radial compressor with a device for injecting air into the flow passage (42) of the radial compressor, according to one of the preceding claims.
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