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Top Summer Vacations for Turbomachinery Engineers

Top Summer Vacations for Turbomachinery Engineers

By Barbara Shea
Jun 14, 2019

Summer is almost here, at least in my hemisphere, so here are some of the best places around the world people in the turbomachinery industry might find interesting! Know of another? Share your...

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Simple Stall - Video Blog - Part 2

Simple Stall - Video Blog - Part 2

By Mark R. Anderson
Apr 12, 2019

Our CTO, Mark Anderson, takes a fundamental look at simple stall and its impact on turbochargers stability and range. This is the second video in this 2-part series. Be sure to watch Part 1 first!

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Simple Stall - Video Blog - Part 1

Simple Stall - Video Blog - Part 1

By Mark R. Anderson
Apr 5, 2019

Our CTO, Mark Anderson, takes a fundamental look at simple stall and its impact on turbochargers stability and range. This is the first video in this 2-part series.

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Performance Corrections for Compressor Maps

Performance Corrections for Compressor Maps

By Mark R. Anderson
Mar 29, 2019

Turbomachinery performance is almost always analyzed and tested with a fixed inflow condition. In other words, the assumption is that the inflow fluid temperature and pressure is defined and...

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Gas Turbine Automobiles - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Gas Turbine Automobiles - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

By Francis A. Di Bella, P.E.
Nov 2, 2018

Credit for the first gas turbine engine used in flight is given to Dr. Frank Whittle. Dr. Whittle maintained a steadfast commitment to developing gas turbine-powered aircraft in the midst of World...

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Top Five Coolest Turbomachinery Applications

Top Five Coolest Turbomachinery Applications

By Barbara Shea
Oct 4, 2018

Most people have no idea what turbomachinery is, but some of the coolest things on (or off) this planet involve turbomachines. Here are my picks for the top 5.

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Getting Something for Nothing – Extending Compressor Operating Range Without an Efficiency Penalty

Getting Something for Nothing – Extending Compressor Operating Range Without an Efficiency Penalty

By George C. Zitka, P.E.
Dec 8, 2017

Can you really get something for nearly nothing? In many cases, a properly-designed compressor casing treatment can extend compressor operating range without having to pay an appreciable efficiency...

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Multidisciplinary Optimization of Turbocharger Turbine with Non-Radial Blades for Two Operating Points

Multidisciplinary Optimization of Turbocharger Turbine with Non-Radial Blades for Two Operating Points

By Dr. Nicholas C. Baines and Oleg Dubitsky
May 25, 2017

The turbine of an automotive turbocharger is subject to a wide and demanding range of requirements and constraints. High efficiency is required to reduce the pumping work of the engine that can make...

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Turbocharger Market – Is There Room for Growth?

Turbocharger Market – Is There Room for Growth?

By Dr. Nicholas C. Baines
Apr 20, 2017

The recent announcement that Bosch Mahle Turbosystems is up for sale demonstrates just how difficult it is to succeed in the mainstream turbo market that is already served by very well established...

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