Browsing by Author "Watson, Andrew P."
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Watson, Andrew P.; Carter, Donald R.; Alleyne, C. Dale (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1995)Turbomachinery is designed for optimum aerodynamic and mechanical performance at given user conditions. Before shipment, this performance is usually verified on the OEM's test floor, based on specified design conditions. ...
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Smith, James S.; Watson, Andrew P. (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2006)The paper will present the design, manufacturing, and testing of a high speed 10 MW permanent magnet motor and discussion of potential applications. The paper will cover from concept through design and development to the ...
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Dowson, Phillip; Walker, Michael S.; Watson, Andrew P. (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2004)The use of abradable and rub tolerant polymer seals to reduce leakage between rotating and stationary members in centrifugal compressors and steam turbines has increased over the years. Abradable materials such as mica-filled ...
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Choudhury, Pranabesh De; Watson, Andrew P.; Carter, Donald R.; Farabaugh, Chet (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1993)The design, integration, and implementation of a successful project to retrofit a high speed, eight stage centrifugal compressor with magnetic bearings and gas face seals is presented. The application is removal of light ...