An overview of rotating stall and surge control for axial flow compressors

Modeling and control for axial ow compression systems have received great attention in recent years. The objectives are to suppress rotating stall and surge, to extend the stable operating range of the compressor system, and to enlarge domains of attraction of stable equilibria using feedback control methods. The success of this research eld will signiicantly improve compressor performance and thus future aeroengine performance. This paper surveys the research literature and summarizes the major developments in this active research eld, focusing on the modeling and control perspectives to rotating stall and surge for axial ow compressors.