Browsing by Author "Sorokes, James M."

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    • RECENT TEST EXPERIENCES WITH APPLYING MULTIPLE UNSHROUDED IMPELLERS IN A SINGLE-SHAFT COMPRESSOR 
      Petry, Nico; Kuzdzal, Mark J.; Hartmann, Jörg; Sorokes, James M. (Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries; Texas A & M University. Libraries, 2021)
      The use of unshrouded impellers to increase the pressure ratio and volume reduction achieved in low mole weight, single-shaft compressor applications is discussed. The aerodynamic and mechanical implications of using ...
    • Revamp/Re-Rate Design Considerations 
      Sorokes, James M.; Kaulius, Steven T.; Memmott, Edmund A. (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2013)
      This tutorial paper describes the mechanical and aerodynamic factors that must be considered when revamping, re-rating or upgrading a centrifugal compressor. The possible motivations for choosing to revamp existing ...
    • Revamp/Re-Rate Design Considerations 
      Sorokes, James M.; Kaulius, Steven T.; Memmott, Edmund A. (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2014)
      This tutorial paper describes the mechanical and aerodynamic factors that must be considered when revamping, re-rating or upgrading a centrifugal compressor. The possible motivations for choosing to revamp existing ...
    • A Review of Aerodynamically Induced Forces Acting on Centrifugal Compressors, and Resulting Vibration Characteristics of Rotors 
      Sorokes, James M.; Marshall, D. Fred (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2008)
      There are several sources of nonsynchronous forced vibration of centrifugal compressor rotors. Many of them are aerodynamic phenomena, created within the gas path of the compressor. Phenomena such as impeller stall, diffuser ...
    • A Review of Aerodynamically Induced Forces Acting on Centrifugal Compressors, and Resulting Vibration Characteristics of Rotors 
      Sorokes, James M.; Kuzdzal, Mark J.; Marshall, D. Fred (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2014)
      There are several sources of non-synchronous forced vibration of centrifugal compressor rotors. Many of them are aerodynamic phenomena, created within the gas path of the compressor. Phenomena such as impeller stall, ...
    • A Review Of Aerodynamically Induced Forces Acting On Centrifugal Compressors, And Resulting Vibration Characteristics Of Rotors 
      Sorokes, James M.; Marshall, D. Fred; Kuzdzal, Mark J. (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2016)
      There are several sources of non-synchronous forced vibration of centrifugal compressor rotors. Many of them are aerodynamic phenomena, created within the gas path of the compressor. Phenomena such as impeller stall, ...
    • A Review Of Aerodynamically Induced Forces Acting On Centrifugal Compressors, And Resulting Vibration Characteristics Of Rotors. 
      Sorokes, James M.; Marshall, D. Fred (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2000)
      There are several sources of nonsynchronous forced vibration of centrifugal compressor rotors. Many of them are aerodynamic phenomena, created within the gas path of the compressor. Phenomena such as impeller stall, diffuser ...
    • Short Course: Centrifugal Compressors 201 
      Sorokes, James M.; Hardin, Jim; Moore, Jeffrey; Kurz, Rainer; Keim, Nathan (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2016)
      This course supplements the Centrifugal Compressor 101 course by covering in greater detail four key areas related to centrifugal compressors as described below. It is intended for those who attended the 101 and wish to ...
    • Sidestream Optimization Through The Use Of Computational Fluid Dynamics And Model Testing. 
      Sorokes, James M.; Nye, David A.; D'Orsi, Nicholas; Broberg, Rob (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2000)
      The development of sidestreams for industrial centrifugal compressors presents many difficult challenges for aerodynamic designers. Most often, past practice dictated the configurations used for new applications. However, ...
    • TL10 - A Comparison of Type 1 Versus Type 2 Testing--Recent Experiences Testing a High-pressure, Re-injection Compressor 
      Sorokes, James M.; Kocur, John A., Jr.; Colby, Gary M.; Keim, Nathan (Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])
      End users and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are faced with decisions regarding that type of performance testing they will require to demonstrate that centrifugal compressors will meet the agreed-upon requirements. ...
    • TT06 - Revamp/Re-rate Design Considerations 
      Sorokes, James M.; Memmott, Edmund A. (Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])
      This tutorial paper describes the mechanical and aerodynamic factors that must be considered when revamping, re-rating or upgrading a centrifugal compressor. The possible motivations for choosing to revamp existing ...
    • TT11 - Range Versus Efficiency--Striking the Proper Balance 
      Sorokes, James M. (Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries, [2019])
      The paper addresses the balance between peak attainable efficiency and overall operating range that must be addressed when specifying, designing and/or selecting centrifugal compressors. The relative roles of the various ...