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However, the study of the influence of nozzle geometry parameters on asymmetric ejector performance is still limited. In this paper, the effect of the nozzle upper divergent angle on the operating characteristics of an asymmetric rectangular section ejector was comprehensively investigated. The results indicated that the entrainment ratio gradually decreased with an increase in the nozzle upper divergent angle, and the maximum decrease could be 20%. At the same time, the relationship between the upper and lower divergent angles was closely linked to the trend of change in the secondary fluid mass flow rate. The analysis of flow characteristics found that the deflection of the central jet was caused by the pressure difference between the walls of the upper and lower divergent sections of the nozzle. Additionally, quantitative analysis of the development of the mixing layer showed that the mass flow rate of the secondary fluid inlet was related to the development of the mixing boundary. 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