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Important Considerations When Designing a Volute

Important Considerations When Designing a Volute

By Jamin Bitter
Jul 26, 2017

When designing a new compressor or pump, most of the focus is put on the impeller and diffuser because they are the elements that are responsible for the work input and its conversion from kinetic...

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Design Tradeoffs and Compromises in Integrally Geared Turbomachinery

Design Tradeoffs and Compromises in Integrally Geared Turbomachinery

By Andrew Provo
Jul 21, 2017

When designing turbomachines, the quality of the final product can often be improved by implementing a holistic approach to the engineering process. As with many complex mechanical systems there are...

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Why You Now Need to Learn More about Turbomachinery

Why You Now Need to Learn More about Turbomachinery

By Dr. Nicholas C. Baines
Jul 21, 2017

Once when asked about his priorities, British Prime Minister Tony Blair replied, “Education, education, education.” We can be sure he was not thinking specifically about courses in mechanical...

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Turbomachinery Textbooks Focused on Engineering Design

Turbomachinery Textbooks Focused on Engineering Design

By Barbara Shea
Jul 14, 2017

The vast majority of turbomachinery textbooks emphasize analysis when the heart of engineering is based in design. Concepts NREC is uniquely qualified to share the nature and process of engineering...

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