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The Challenge for the Accurate Determination of the Axial Rotor Thrust in Centrifugal Compressors
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2014)
The axial thrust is basically generated by a pressure imbalance across the impeller. The impeller is subjected to a great force trying to move it against the incoming flow. The cumulative thrust of all impellers on the ...
Manufacturing and Testing Experience with Direct Metal Laser Sintering for Closed Centrifugal Compressor Impellers
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2014)
Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) is an additive manufacturing process that utilizes a high-powered laser to build up a metal part by selectively melting thin layers of metal powder. This process is attractive for the ...
Optimization of Swirl Brake Design and Assessment of Its Stabilizing Effect on Compressor Rotordynamic Performance
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2014)
The rotordynamic stability of high pressure compressors is strongly affected by the aerodynamic effects induced by the gas flow through rotor-stator seals. In particular the tangential velocity (swirl) of the gas flowing ...
Short Course T6: Babbitted Bearing Health Assessment
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2014)
Materials in Centrifugal Compressor and Steam Turbines: Selection, Processing, and Repair
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2014)
Gas Bearings and Magnetic Bearings for Oil-Free Rotating Machinery
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2014)
Gas bearings (GBs) are an efficient alternative for load support of high speed microturbomachinery (< 400 kW, +1000°F, +3M DN). These bearings are compliant surface hydrodynamic bearings using ambient air as the working ...