(d) Diffuser:
A diffuser can be thought of as a nozzle in which the direction of flow is reversed.
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Figure 13.3
For an adiabatic diffuser, and are zero and the first law reduces to ![](images/image024.gif)
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The diffuser discharges fluid with higher enthalpy. The velocity of the fluid is reduced.
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