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Figure 3-83. Multistage axial-flow compressor [26].
of their small diameter, their machines are principal compressor design for jet engine
applications. There are some applications for axial-f low compressors for large process
plant operations where very large constant volumetric flowrates are needed.
More detail regarding axial flow compressors may be found in other references
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