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Measuring Static and Rotordynamics Characteristics for a Flexure-Pivot-Pad Bearing with Integral Squeeze-film Dampers
Dr. Dara Childs

Measuring Static and Rotordynamics Characteristics for a Spherical-Seat Tilting-Pad Bearing in Load-On-Pad (LOP) Configuration
Dr. Dara Childs

Measuring Static and Rotordynamics Characteristics for a Spherical-Seat Tilting-Pad Bearing in Load-Between-Pad Configuration
Dr. Dara Childs

Upgrade XLTRC2 Computational Model for Tilting Pad Journal Bearings to include (Nonlinear) Pivot Stiffness
Dr. Luis San Andrés

Updating XLLABY, the One-Control-Volume TRC Labryinth Seal Model and Code
Dr. Dara Childs

Experimental Force Coefficients for a Sealed Squeeze Film Damper (IV)
Dr. Luis San Andrés

Investigation of Labview as a Tool for Rotordynamic Measurements and Diagnostics
Dr. Alan Palazzolo

Upgrade XLTRC2 Computational Model for Hydrodynamic Journal Bearings – Thermohydrodynamic Analysis
Dr. Luis San Andrés

Rotordynamic Performance of Foil Gas Bearings: High Temperature Tests and Analysis (III)
Dr. Luis San Andrés

Prediction of Fluid Instabilities in Hole-Pattern and Honeycomb Stator Seals
Dr. Paul Cizmas

NASTRAN and ANSYS Rotordynamics. A Capabilities and Usage Study
Dr. Alan Palazzolo

Gas Bearings for Oil-Free Turbomachinery – Identification of Force Coefficients from Impact Loads
Dr. Luis San Andrés

Effect of Orbit Path Upon Flow Inside a Whirling Seal and the Rotordynamic Coefficients
Dr. Gerald Morrison

Metal Mesh-Top Foil Gas Bearings for Oil-Free Turbomachinery: Test Rig for Prototype Demonstrations
Dr. Luis San Andrés

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