Opposed Impeller

Impeller sets 1 & 2, 3 & 4, and 5 & 6 are opposed to reduce the rotor’s net axial load.

A centrifugal pump or compressor rotor design where pairs of impellers are installed in opposite directions so that their thrust forces cancel out. Destaging can only be accomplished by removing impeller pairs.

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