Supersonic shock wave compressor diffuser with circular arc channels

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Abstract of the Disclosure, A supersonic shock wave compressor diffuser forms a concentric annulus about a radial compressor having a central axis. Circular channels diverge with an increasing divergence angle as they extend along an arcuate longitudinal center line from an inner circumference very near the periphery of the compressor to the outer circumference of the diffuser. Shock waves may occur within the channels near the inner circumference of the diffuser or may occur within a vaneless diffusion space adjacent the periphery of the compressor and provide efficient energy conversion and reduce the velocity substantially below MACH 1 to further improve the efficiency of the subsonic …