This paper outlines the methodology and theory required for the development of a computer code for the performance prediction of centrifugal impellers. The theory is blended from two main sources on two-zone model development. The equations provided show a simplified version of previous two-zone models published while maintaining a similar level of accuracy in the prediction of pressure ratio and isentropic efficiency. The idea behind the development of the algorithm is the production of an impeller map which can be used in the preliminary design phase with a minimum amount of input information, namely basic geometry which could be determined from simple design point calculations. Validation of the model was performed against compressor maps and geometries available in the literature. It was subsequently shown that with the blending of inlet, diffusion ratio and two-zone models, a centrifugal impeller model was constructed which agreed well over a wide range of rotational speeds and mass flow rates.
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