Flow coefficient in axial compressor is defined as-______. (Axial velocity of flow = vf, Blade velocity at periphery = u)

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Flow Coefficient (ϕ ) – The flow coefficient of an axial flow compressor is defined as the ratio of mass flow rate and mass flow rate at the tip of the blade.

          

α = Angle of absolute velocity V1 at the inlet

β1 = Blade inlet angle

U = Blade velocity

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