TRC Projects 2019-2020

2019-2020 TRC Projects

Proposals for 2019-2020 Turbomachinery Research Consortium projects were presented at the annual TRC meeting in May. Selected projects are listed below. Work on the selected projects begins in September.

Experimental Investigation of Morton Effect ME (Thermally Induced Rotor Instability) (Dr. Palazzolo)

A Computational Model for the Forced Performance Analysis of Self-Equalizing Tilting Pad Thrust Bearings (Dr. San Andres)

CFD-Based Impeller and Seal Rotordynamic Force Coefficients (Dr. Palazzolo)

Solid Modeler Implemented Rotordynamics (Dr. Palazzolo)

A Flow Starvation Model For Radial and Thrust Bearings Towards Better Computational Analysis Tools (Dr. San Andres)

Morton Effect Prediction Software (Dr. Palazzolo)

Evaluation of Mechanical Seal Failures due to Lateral Vibrations (Dr. Delgado)

An Experimental and Computational Investigation of the Rotordynamic Coefficients of a Labyrinth Seal (Continuation) (Dr. Delgado)

An Improved Bulk Flow Model for Dry and Wet Gas Pocket Damper Seals (Dr. San Andres)

Making Better Swirl Brakes Using CFD Performance Assessment and Geometry Optimization (Dr. San Andres)

Torsional/Lateral Rotordynamics Software with Variable Frequency Drives and Motor Eccentric Force Prediction (Dr. Palazzolo)

Dynamic Characterization of 3D-Printed Damper Seals (Dr. Delgado)

Experimental Identification of Force Coefficients in an Integral Squeeze Film Damper (Dr. San Andres)

Rotordynamic Performance of a Turboexpander Supported on Gas-Lubricated Bearings (Dr. Delgado)

An Efficient CFD Model for Qualification of Heat Oil Carry-Over Coefficients in Grooves and Ready Integration into XLTRC^2 Predictive Tools (Dr. San Andres)

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