Volume 141 Issue 3 | J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power

Research Papers

SI/HCCI Mode Switching Optimization in a Gasoline Direct Injection Engine Employing Dual Univalve System

Yintong Liu, Liguang Li, Haifeng Lu, Stephan Schmitt, Jun Deng, Lidong Rao

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041516

View articletitled, SI/HCCI Mode Switching Optimization in a Gasoline Direct Injection Engine Employing Dual Univalve System

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Topics: Combustion , Homogeneous charge compression ignition engines , Valves , Engines

Start-Up Optimization of Combined Cycle Power Plants: A Field Test in a Commercial Power Plant

Yasuhiro Yoshida, Takuya Yoshida, Yuki Enomoto, Nobuhiro Osaki, Yoshito Nagahama, Yoshifumi Tsuge

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041521

Abstract

View articletitled, Start-Up Optimization of Combined Cycle Power Plants: A Field Test in a Commercial Power Plant

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Topics: Optimization , Thermal stresses , Gaseous fuels , Power stations , Rotors , Steam

High Frequency Measurement of Temperature and Composition Spots With LITGS

Francesca De Domenico, Priyav Shah, Steven M. Lowe, Luming Fan, Paul Ewart, Benjamin A. O. Williams, Simone Hochgreb

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041275

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View articletitled, High Frequency Measurement of Temperature and Composition Spots With LITGS

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Topics: Density , Diffraction gratings , Entropy , Flow (Dynamics) , Lasers , Signals , Temperature , Temperature measurement , Spectroscopy , Wavelength

The Effect of Coating Composition and Geometry on Thermal Barrier Coatings Lifetime

Bruce A. Pint, Michael J. Lance, J. Allen Haynes

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041309

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View articletitled, The Effect of Coating Composition and Geometry on Thermal Barrier Coatings Lifetime

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Topics: Coatings , Cycles , Disks , Coating processes , Thermal barrier coatings

Importance of Surface Curvature in Modeling Droplet Impingement on Fan Blades

Charles B. Burson-Thomas, Richard Wellman, Terry J. Harvey, Robert J. K. Wood

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041149

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View articletitled, Importance of Surface Curvature in Modeling Droplet Impingement on Fan Blades

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Topics: Blades , Drops , Modeling , Waves

Development of a New Low-Cost Tandem Variable Geometry Turbocharging Concept for Turbocharger Applications

Rodrigo R. Erdmenger, Katya Menter, Rogier Giepman, Cathal Clancy, Aneesh Vadvadgi, Tom Lavertu, Thomas Leonard, Stephen Spence

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041279

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View articletitled, Development of a New Low-Cost Tandem Variable Geometry Turbocharging Concept for Turbocharger Applications

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Topics: Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Geometry , Nozzles , Turbines , Turbochargers , Computational fluid dynamics , Pressure , Stress

A New Approach for Scaling Aspirating Face Seal Aerodynamics

Julius Wilhelm, Corina Schwitzke, Hans-Jörg Bauer, Tue Nguyen

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041515

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View articletitled, A New Approach for Scaling Aspirating Face Seal Aerodynamics

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Topics: Aerodynamics , Boundary-value problems , Computer simulation , Engines , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Leakage , Stators , Temperature , Sealing (Process)

Development of a Noncontacting Mechanical Seal for High Performance Turbocharger Applications

Daniel A. Nelson

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041244

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View articletitled, Development of a Noncontacting Mechanical Seal for High Performance Turbocharger Applications

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Topics: Bellows (Equipment) , Design , Finite element analysis , Leakage , Pressure , Temperature , Turbochargers , Bearings , Piston rings , Flow (Dynamics)

Thermal Boundary Layer Response to Periodic Fluctuations for Turbulent Flow

J. Saavedra, G. Paniagua, O. Chazot

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041138

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View articletitled, Thermal Boundary Layer Response to Periodic Fluctuations for Turbulent Flow

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Topics: Boundary layers , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluctuations (Physics) , Flux (Metallurgy) , Pressure , Thermal boundary layers , Turbulence , Heat flux , Skin friction (Fluid dynamics) , Transients (Dynamics)

Synchronization of Thermoacoustic Modes in Sequential Combustors

Giacomo Bonciolini, Nicolas Noiray

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041027

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View articletitled, Synchronization of Thermoacoustic Modes in Sequential Combustors

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Topics: Acoustics , Combustion chambers , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Flames , Heat , Oscillations , Synchronization , Signals , Sound pressure , Bifurcation

Assessment of External Heat Transfer Modeling of a Laboratory-Scale Combustor: Effects of Pressure-Housing Environment and Semi-Transparent Viewing Windows

P. Rodrigues, O. Gicquel, N. Darabiha, K. P. Geigle, R. Vicquelin

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041242

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View articletitled, Assessment of External Heat Transfer Modeling of a Laboratory-Scale Combustor: Effects of Pressure-Housing Environment and Semi-Transparent Viewing Windows

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Topics: Combustion chambers , Pressure , Quartz , Modeling , Temperature , Heat transfer , Transparency

Life-Limiting Behavior of an Oxide/Oxide Ceramic Matrix Composite at Elevated Temperature Subject to Foreign Object Damage

Michael J. Presby, Nesredin Kedir, Luis J. Sanchez, D. Calvin Faucett, Sung R. Choi, Gregory N. Morscher

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031012. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041145

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View articletitled, Life-Limiting Behavior of an Oxide/Oxide Ceramic Matrix Composite at Elevated Temperature Subject to Foreign Object Damage

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Topics: Ceramic matrix composites , Composite materials , Damage , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Temperature , Testing , Oxide ceramics , Rupture

Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Environmental Barrier Coated Ceramic Matrix Composite Turbine Airfoil Erosion

Yoji Okita, Yousuke Mizokami, Jun Hasegawa

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031013. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041385

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View articletitled, Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Environmental Barrier Coated Ceramic Matrix Composite Turbine Airfoil Erosion

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Topics: Airfoils , Ceramic matrix composites , Erosion , Flow (Dynamics) , Particulate matter , Turbines , Cascades (Fluid dynamics) , Temperature

Large Eddy Simulation of a Premixed Flame in Hot Vitiated Crossflow With Analytically Reduced Chemistry

Oliver Schulz, Nicolas Noiray

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031014. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041205

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View articletitled, Large Eddy Simulation of a Premixed Flame in Hot Vitiated Crossflow With Analytically Reduced Chemistry

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Topics: Chemistry , Flames , Large eddy simulation , Simulation , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Temperature

Double Wall Cooling of a Full Coverage Effusion Plate With Cross Flow Supply Cooling and Main Flow Pressure Gradient

Phil Ligrani, Zhong Ren, Sneha Reddy Vanga, Christopher Allgaier, Federico Liberatore, Rajeshriben Patel, Ram Srinivasan, Yin-Hsiang Ho

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031015. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041451

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View articletitled, Double Wall Cooling of a Full Coverage Effusion Plate With Cross Flow Supply Cooling and Main Flow Pressure Gradient

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Topics: Cross-flow , Film cooling , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer coefficients , Cooling , Coolants

Centrifugal Compressor Design for Near-Critical Point Applications

Alireza Ameli, Ali Afzalifar, Teemu Turunen-Saaresti, Jari Backman

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031016. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040691

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View articletitled, Centrifugal Compressor Design for Near-Critical Point Applications

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Topics: Blades , Compressors , Design , Skin friction (Fluid dynamics) , Impellers , Enthalpy , Flow (Dynamics)

A New Index to Evaluate the Potential Damage of a Surge Event: The Surge Severity Coefficient

Enrico Munari, Mirko Morini, Michele Pinelli, Klaus Brun, Sarah Simons, Rainer Kurz

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031017. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041255

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View articletitled, A New Index to Evaluate the Potential Damage of a Surge Event: The Surge Severity Coefficient

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Topics: Surges , Damage , Compressors

Effect of Aluminized Coating on Combined Low and High Cycle Fatigue Life of Turbine Blade at Elevated Temperature

Cao Chen, Xiaojun Yan, Xiaoyong Zhang, Yingsong Zhang, Min Gui, Min Tao

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031018. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041252

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View articletitled, Effect of Aluminized Coating on Combined Low and High Cycle Fatigue Life of Turbine Blade at Elevated Temperature

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Topics: Blades , Coating processes , Coatings , Fracture (Materials) , High cycle fatigue , Temperature , Turbine blades , Stress

Application of the Modal Approach for Prediction of Forced Response Amplitudes for Fan Blades

Franziska Eichner, Joachim Belz

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031019. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041453

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View articletitled, Application of the Modal Approach for Prediction of Forced Response Amplitudes for Fan Blades

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Topics: Blades , Excitation , Resonance , Vibration , Deformation , Damping , Boundary layers

Experimental Analysis of a NACA 0021 Airfoil Under Dynamic Angle of Attack Variation and Low Reynolds Numbers

D. Holst, B. Church, F. Wegner, G. Pechlivanoglou, C. N. Nayeri, C. O. Paschereit

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031020. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041146

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View articletitled, Experimental Analysis of a NACA 0021 Airfoil Under Dynamic Angle of Attack Variation and Low Reynolds Numbers

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Topics: Airfoils , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Reynolds number , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Experimental analysis

Volumetric Velocimetry Measurements of Film Cooling Jets

Artur Joao Carvalho Figueiredo, Robin Jones, Oliver J. Pountney, James A. Scobie, Gary D. Lock, Carl M. Sangan, David J. Cleaver

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031021. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041206

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View articletitled, Volumetric Velocimetry Measurements of Film Cooling Jets

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Topics: Film cooling , Flow (Dynamics) , Kidney , Momentum , Vortices , Particulate matter , Jets , Boundary layers

Effects of a Diverging Cup on Swirl Number, Flow Pattern, and Topology of Premixed Flames

A. Degenève, P. Jourdaine, C. Mirat, J. Caudal, R. Vicquelin, T. Schuller

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031022. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041518

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View articletitled, Effects of a Diverging Cup on Swirl Number, Flow Pattern, and Topology of Premixed Flames

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Topics: Diffusers , Ejectors , Flames , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Swirling flow , Momentum

A Method for Parametric Analysis of Stability Boundaries for Nonlinear Periodic Vibrations of Structures With Contact Interfaces

E. P. Petrov

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031023. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040850

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View articletitled, A Method for Parametric Analysis of Stability Boundaries for Nonlinear Periodic Vibrations of Structures With Contact Interfaces

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Topics: Stability

Fuel Variation Effects in Propagation and Stabilization of Turbulent Counter-Flow Premixed Flames

Ehsan Abbasi-Atibeh, Sandeep Jella, Jeffrey M. Bergthorson

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031024. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041136

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View articletitled, Fuel Variation Effects in Propagation and Stabilization of Turbulent Counter-Flow Premixed Flames

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Topics: Flames , Flow (Dynamics) , Turbulence , Fuels , Methane

Numerical Investigations of an Axial Exhaust Diffuser Coupling the Last Stage of a Generic Gas Turbine

Marius Mihailowitsch, Markus Schatz, Damian M. Vogt

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031025. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040769

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View articletitled, Numerical Investigations of an Axial Exhaust Diffuser Coupling the Last Stage of a Generic Gas Turbine

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Topics: Diffusers , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Stress , Turbines , Design

Vibration-Based Condition Monitoring of Wind Turbine Gearboxes Based on Cyclostationary Analysis

Alexandre Mauricio, Junyu Qi, Konstantinos Gryllias

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031026. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041114

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View articletitled, Vibration-Based Condition Monitoring of Wind Turbine Gearboxes Based on Cyclostationary Analysis

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Topics: Bearings , Condition monitoring , Gears , Mechanical drives , Sensors , Signals , Vibration , Wind turbines , Damage , Emission spectroscopy

Numerical Assessment of Reduced Order Modeling Techniques for Dynamic Analysis of Jointed Structures With Contact Nonlinearities

Jie Yuan, Fadi El-Haddad, Loic Salles, Chian Wong

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031027. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041147

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View articletitled, Numerical Assessment of Reduced Order Modeling Techniques for Dynamic Analysis of Jointed Structures With Contact Nonlinearities

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Topics: Displacement , Dynamic analysis , Errors , Excitation , Friction , Modeling , Stiffness , Frequency response , Springs

Emission of Carbonyl and Polyaromatic Hydrocarbon Pollutants From the Combustion of Liquid Fuels: Impact of Biofuel Blending

Philippe Dagaut, Yuri Bedjanian, Guillaume Dayma, Fabrice Foucher, Benoît Grosselin, Manolis Romanias, Roya Shahla

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031028. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040712

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View articletitled, Emission of Carbonyl and Polyaromatic Hydrocarbon Pollutants From the Combustion of Liquid Fuels: Impact of Biofuel Blending

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Topics: Biofuel , Combustion , Emissions , Fuels , Soot , Flames , Engines , Diesel , Pollution , Exhaust systems

On the Influence of the Entrance Section on the Rotordynamic Performance of a Pump Seal With Uniform Clearance: A Sharp Edge Versus A Round Inlet

Jing Yang, Luis San Andrés

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031029. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040742

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View articletitled, On the Influence of the Entrance Section on the Rotordynamic Performance of a Pump Seal With Uniform Clearance: A Sharp Edge Versus A Round Inlet

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Topics: Clearances (Engineering) , Computational fluid dynamics , Corners (Structural elements) , Flow (Dynamics) , Leakage , Pressure , Rotors , Pressure drop , Stiffness

A Detailed Techno-Economic Analysis of Gas Turbines Applied to Concentrated Solar Power Plants With Central Receiver

Manuel Martín, David Sánchez

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031030. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040844

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View articletitled, A Detailed Techno-Economic Analysis of Gas Turbines Applied to Concentrated Solar Power Plants With Central Receiver

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Topics: Fuels , Gas turbines , Solar energy , Temperature , Engines , Concentrating solar power

Gas Turbines: Ceramics

Multi-Lead Direct Current Potential Drop Method for In Situ Health Monitoring of Ceramic Matrix Composites

Yogesh P. Singh, Michael J. Presby, Manigandan Kannan, Gregory N. Morscher

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031301. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041271

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View articletitled, Multi-Lead Direct Current Potential Drop Method for In Situ Health Monitoring of Ceramic Matrix Composites

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Topics: Ceramic matrix composites , Damage , Fatigue , Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Failure , Acoustic emissions

Gas Turbines: Coal, Biomass, and Alternative Fuels

Challenges and Solutions for Utilization of Bioliquids in Microturbines

Tine Seljak, Klemen Pavalec, Marco Buffi, Agustin Valera-Medina, David Chiaramonti, Tomaž Katrašnik

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031401. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041312

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View articletitled, Challenges and Solutions for Utilization of Bioliquids in Microturbines

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Topics: Fuels , Turbines , Combustion , Microturbines , Emissions , Biofuel

Gas Turbines: Combustion, Fuels, and Emissions

Characterization of a Supersonic Turbine Downstream of a Rotating Detonation Combustor

Z. Liu, J. Braun, G. Paniagua

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 031501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040815

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View articletitled, Characterization of a Supersonic Turbine Downstream of a Rotating Detonation Combustor

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Fluctuations (Physics) , Mach number , Pressure , Rotors , Stators , Turbines , Shock (Mechanics) , Simulation , Explosions

Gas Turbines: Microturbines and Small Turbomachinery

Experimental Investigation of an Inverted Brayton Cycle for Exhaust Gas Energy Recovery

Ian Kennedy, Zhihang Chen, Bob Ceen, Simon Jones, Colin D. Copeland

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 032301. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041109

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View articletitled, Experimental Investigation of an Inverted Brayton Cycle for Exhaust Gas Energy Recovery

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Topics: Brayton cycle , Compressors , Temperature , Turbines , Pressure , Exhaust systems , Turbomachinery , Heat transfer , Heat exchangers , Pressure drop

Gas Turbines: Oil and Gas Applications

Gas Turbine Fouling: A Comparison Among 100 Heavy-Duty Frames

Nicola Aldi, Nicola Casari, Mirko Morini, Michele Pinelli, Pier Ruggero Spina, Alessio Suman

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 032401. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041249

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View articletitled, Gas Turbine Fouling: A Comparison Among 100 Heavy-Duty Frames

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Topics: Fuels , Gas turbines , Temperature , Particulate matter , Turbines

Gas Turbines: Structures and Dynamics

An Experimental Study for the Development of Mandrel-Free Hot-Spinning for Large Size Titanium Alloy Plate Forming

Yoshihide Imamura, Ken Ikawa, Kojiro Motoyama, Hayato Iwasaki, Takeo Hirakawa, Hiroshi Utsunomiya

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 032501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041161

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View articletitled, An Experimental Study for the Development of Mandrel-Free Hot-Spinning for Large Size Titanium Alloy Plate Forming

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Topics: Shapes , Spin (Aerodynamics) , Spinning (Textile) , Titanium alloys , Wall thickness , Deformation , Alloys

Novel Test Facility for Investigation of the Impact of Thermally Induced Stress Gradients on Fatigue Life of Cooled Gas Turbine Components

Marcus Thiele, Uwe Gampe, Kathrin A. Fischer

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 032502. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041129

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View articletitled, Novel Test Facility for Investigation of the Impact of Thermally Induced Stress Gradients on Fatigue Life of Cooled Gas Turbine Components

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Topics: Gas turbines , Heat , Heat flux , Heating , Stress , Temperature , Temperature gradient , Test facilities , Fatigue life , Cylinders

Leakage and Rotordynamic Force Coefficients of A Three-Wave (Air in Oil) Wet Annular Seal: Measurements and Predictions

Xueliang Lu, Luis San Andrés

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 032503. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041270

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View articletitled, Leakage and Rotordynamic Force Coefficients of A Three-Wave (Air in Oil) Wet Annular Seal: Measurements and Predictions

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Topics: Clearances (Engineering) , Flow (Dynamics) , Waves , Leakage , Pressure , Stiffness , Damping

Numerical Investigation on the Leakage and Rotordynamic Characteristics for Three Types of Annular Gas Seals in Wet Gas Conditions

Zhigang Li, Zhi Fang, Jun Li

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. March 2019, 141(3): 032504. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041313

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View articletitled, Numerical Investigation on the Leakage and Rotordynamic Characteristics for Three Types of Annular Gas Seals in Wet Gas Conditions

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Topics: Compressors , Computational fluid dynamics , Dampers , Damping , Fluids , Leakage , Leakage flows , Oscillating frequencies , Pressure , Rotors