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

Engineering Resolutions for 2019

Engineering Resolutions for 2019

By Francis A. Di Bella, P.E.
Dec 28, 2018

I am an engineer and teacher, so as the year draws to a close, I like to look back on memorable events where an engineering activity went, or almost went, awry. Luckily all were caught in the nick of...

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Do You Design Turbomachinery with a Pocketknife or a Sushi Knife?

Do You Design Turbomachinery with a Pocketknife or a Sushi Knife?

By Thiago Ebel
Dec 21, 2018

Years ago, I got a pocketknife as a gift, and I absolutely loved it, still do. It came in handy during my college years, when I was really into camping and trekking. As the years went by, it stayed...

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The Wright Stuff for Turbomachinery

The Wright Stuff for Turbomachinery

By Dr. David Schowalter
Dec 14, 2018

As an engineer, you probably have at least some familiarity with the story of how two bicycle mechanics, named Orville and Wilbur Wright, invented controlled-powered flying machines at Kitty Hawk,...

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Reverse Engineering - Going from Part to Art

Reverse Engineering - Going from Part to Art

By Sharon Wight
Dec 7, 2018

Have you ever needed to know the exact geometry of a compressor that has been running for years in your process plant? Perhaps you need to analyze how it would perform if the process fluid had to be...

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