In this paper it is shown how principles which are fundamental to external aerodynamics have been applied to study the internal aerodynamics of turbo-machines.
Mention is made of aerofoil cascade, radial equilibrium, and actuator disc theories. Results are also presented of a number of supporting experimental investigations.
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