2020-2021 TRC Projects
Proposals for 2021-2022 Turbomachinery Research Consortium projects were presented at the annual TRC meeting and voted on by TRC members. Selected projects are listed below. Work on the selected projects begins in September.
Liquid and Gas Impeller Rotordynamic Coefficients (Dr. Palazzolo)
Morton Effect Theory and Software Development (Dr. Palazzolo)
Morton Effect Experimental (Dr. Palazzolo)
Smart Dampers for Turbomachinery Applications (Dr. Delgado)
Flow Visualization and Fluid Film Thickness Measurements in a Thrust Collar (Dr. Delgado)
High Fidelity, Shaft Dynamics, Stress and Thermal Modeling (Dr. Palazzolo)
VFD Induced Torsional Vibrations and Fatigue (Dr. Palazzolo)
CFD- Machine Learning Tilt Pad Bearing Software (Dr. Palazzolo)
Dynamic Characterization of 3D-Printed Damper Seals (Dr. Delgado)
Wet Gas Labyrinth Seals and Pocket Damper Seals (Pressing needs/Labyrinth Seal) (Dr. San Andres)