Which mechanism inhibits compressor efficiency when operating off-design?

💡 Explanation

When an engine compressor operates far from its design point, the adverse pressure gradients causes flow separation at the blade surfaces, leading to increased recirculation zones. Therefore, flow separation reduces performance rather than surge, bearing wear, or blade tip losses occurring under other conditions.

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