Archives of Acoustics, 11, 2, pp. 119-136, 1986

Acoustic aspects of a radial diffuser

J. De KRASINSKI
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Calgary
Canada

W. WAWSZCZAK
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Calgary
Canada

S. SUN
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Calgary
Canada

The flow in a supersonic radial-diffuser is investigated experimentally and the results of the experiments are discussed in the light of existing theories From such an analysis it is concluded that a better understanding of this particular diffuser, which can be used as a sound attenuator, may lead to other applications in the field of propulsive units and jet flows.
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