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NASA NTRS · 19870000088

Changes in Blade Configuration Improve Turbopump

Abstract

Cavitation reduced while suction increased. Tests conducted with model liquid-oxygen turbopump using water as pumped fluid confirms performance improved by "tandem" arrangement of blades. Findings expected to apply to other pumps having two adjacent rotor rows.

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Meng, S. Y., Bache, G. E.. 1987-02-01. Changes in Blade Configuration Improve Turbopump. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19870000088

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