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A Gallery of Fluid MachinesA Gallery of Fluid Machines

H. E. Khalifa

Fluid Machines 05 - 2

ClassificationClassification

Positive Displacement Machines [PD]: Hydraulic Pumps & Motors; Gas Compressors & Expanders:

Piston, Sliding Vane, Scroll, Screw, Lobed (Roots)…

Rotodynamic (Turbo) Machines [RD]:Hydraulic Pumps & Turbines; Gas Compressors; Steam and Gas Turbines; Hydraulic Couplings; Windmills; Propellers and Fans:

Radial, Mixed-flow, Axial; Impulse & Reaction; Single and Multi-stage

Fluid Machines 05 - 3

PD: Shadouf [since Pharaoh's times]PD: Shadouf [since Pharaoh's times]

Fluid Machines 05 - 4

PD: Piston (Reciprocating)PD: Piston (Reciprocating)

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PD: Sliding VanePD: Sliding Vane

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PD: ScrollPD: Scroll

Fluid Machines 05 - 7

PD: Twin Screw (Lysholm)PD: Twin Screw (Lysholm)

Fluid Machines 05 - 8

PD: Roots BlowerPD: Roots Blower

Fluid Machines 05 - 9

RD: Hero's Turbine [invented 2000 years ago]RD: Hero's Turbine [invented 2000 years ago]

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RD: Pelton Impulse Turbine (Water)RD: Pelton Impulse Turbine (Water)

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RD: Francis Turbine (Water)RD: Francis Turbine (Water)

Fluid Machines 05 - 12

RD: Kaplan Turbine (Water)RD: Kaplan Turbine (Water)

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RD: Hydraulic CouplingRD: Hydraulic Coupling

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RD: WindmillsRD: Windmills

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RD: Centrifugal CompressorRD: Centrifugal Compressor

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RD: Turbocharger RD: Turbocharger

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RD: Gas Turbine Engine (Turbofan)RD: Gas Turbine Engine (Turbofan)

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PD: Steam TurbinePD: Steam Turbine

Fluid Machines 05 - 19

RD: Rocket Engine TurbopumpsRD: Rocket Engine Turbopumps

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RD: Ship Screws and Aircraft PropellersRD: Ship Screws and Aircraft Propellers

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