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A blog on what's new, notable, and next in turbomachinery

Extending the Operating Range of Centrifugal Compressors

Extending the Operating Range of Centrifugal Compressors

By Adam Weaver
Sep 28, 2018

Extending the operating range of centrifugal compressors has been a highly sought-after goal for several decades. In fact, the potential benefits have motivated researchers to develop and put into...

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Designing Turbomachinery is like Solving a Rubik's Cube

Designing Turbomachinery is like Solving a Rubik's Cube

By Barbara Shea
Sep 21, 2018

I think we can all agree that designing turbomachinery is hard. There are just so many moving parts (pun intended) in the design process, and they are all interconnected. When you change the blade...

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Investing in Designing Gas Turbines for Power Generation

Investing in Designing Gas Turbines for Power Generation

By David Teal
Sep 14, 2018

Gas turbines (or GTs) are important in the power generation sector due to their high efficiency, cleaner emissions and faster startup than old coal-powered plants. These power generators can range...

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Trends in Composite Materials for Turbomachinery Applications

Trends in Composite Materials for Turbomachinery Applications

By Arsalan Adil
Sep 7, 2018

The advancement of composite material technologies over the past few decades has contributed to their widespread use in a vast array of aerospace applications. Most applications target weight...

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