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Topics: Design , Testing , Emissions , Gas turbines , Combined cycles , Combined heat and power , Downtime , Energy generation , Generators , Maintenance

Matching of Gas Turbines and Centrifugal Compressors: Oil and Gas Industry Practice

Matt Taher, Cyrus Meher-Homji

GT 2012; 51-61doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68283

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Topics: Compressors , Gas turbines , Petroleum industry , Design , American Petroleum Institute , Shapes , Trains , Turbines

Management of Gas Turbine Performance in GRTgaz Gas Network in France

Francis Bainier, Rémy Belgodère, Vincent Routhieau, Tony Pillay, Rainer Kurz

GT 2012; 63-71doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68333

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Topics: Gas turbines , Turbines , Computational methods , Compressors

Detailed Compressor Degradation Effect Modeling for Single Blade Rows While Assessing Its Local and Overall Consequences

Wolfgang Kappis, Gianfranco Guidati

GT 2012; 73-82doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68475

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Topics: Blades , Compressors , Modeling , Aerodynamics , Clearances (Engineering) , Computational fluid dynamics , Corrosion , Cycles , Deformation , Engines

Rotordynamic Evaluation of Full Scale Rotor on Tilting Pad Bearings With Integral Squeeze Film Dampers

Matthieu Gerbet, Michael Catanzaro, Thomas Alban, Giuseppe Vannini

GT 2012; 83-91doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68745

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Topics: Bearings , Dampers , Rotors , Compressors , Testing , Damping , Vibration , Design , Power density , Aircraft

MS5002C and D “Power Crystal™ Kit” Heavy Duty Gas Turbine Development and Operating Experience

Paolo Del Turco, Michele D’Ercole, Ahmed Ossama Fouad, Riccardo Carta, Alessandro Russo, Gaetano Lombardi, Vincenzo Calicchio, Stefano Gori

GT 2012; 93-101doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68879

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Topics: Gas turbines , High pressure (Physics) , Turbines , Maintenance , Coatings , Combustion chambers , Cooling , Crystals , Downtime , Engineers

Performance Study of an Air-Oil Pump and Separator Solution

Johan Steimes, François Gruselle, Patrick Hendrick

GT 2012; 103-112doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68895

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Topics: Pumps , Engineering prototypes , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Industrial lubrication systems , Aircraft , Measurement systems , Multiphase flow , Nuclear power stations , Particulate matter

Component Testing and Prototype Commissioning of MAN’s New Gas Turbine in the 6 MW-Class

Alexander Wiedermann, Ulrich Orth, Emil Aschenbruck, Frank Reiss, Dietmar Krüger, Sven-Hendrik Wiers

GT 2012; 113-123doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68897

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Topics: Engineering prototypes , Gas turbines , Testing , Design , Diesel , Turbochargers , Combustion chambers , Compressors , Energy generation , Engines

Qualification of Duct Resonator Array for Noise Reduction in Offshore Installations

Sandra Rodiño Palacios, Zheji Liu, Vegard Peikli, Roald Skorping, Asle Melvær, Ole Georg Haaheim, Jørund Enger, Michael J. Newman, Elisabet Syverund

GT 2012; 125-130doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68970

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Topics: Compressors , Ducts , Noise (Sound) , Noise control , Offshore installations

Analysis of the Operating Mode Influence Onto Energy Consumption of a Natural Gas Storage Plant

Gianmario L. Arnulfi, Carlo Cravero, Martino Marini

GT 2012; 131-140doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68990

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Topics: Energy consumption , Natural gas , Storage , Compression , Compressors , Pipelines , Pressure , Reservoirs , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Flow (Dynamics)

Revisiting the SAFE Diagram for Analysis of Mistuned Bladed Disks

Timothy C. Allison, J. Jeffrey Moore, Andrew H. Lerche, Harold R. Simmons

GT 2012; 141-153doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69014

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Topics: Disks , Blades , Excitation , Design , Failure , Finite element analysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Mode shapes , Stress

Experimental and Numerical Validation of Conical Strainer Fluid/Structural Performance Model

M. Carlomagno, S. Rossin, M. Delvecchio, A. Anichini

GT 2012; 155-171doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69751

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Topics: Fluids , Compressors , Design , Pipelines , Pressure , Pressure drop , Turbulence , Acoustics , Collapse , Computation

Measured Performance of Two-Stage Centrifugal Compressor Under Wet Gas Conditions

Matteo Bertoneri, Simone Duni, David Ransom, Luigi Podestà, Massimo Camatti, Manuele Bigi, Melissa Wilcox

GT 2012; 173-180doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69819

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Topics: Compressors , Flow (Dynamics) , Ocean engineering , Pressure , Suction , Water , Air flow , Compression , Design , Engines

Analysis of Some Sources of Numerical Uncertainty Applied to a Transonic Compressor Stage

Cristian Ferrari, Mirko Morini, Michele Pinelli, Pier Ruggero Spina

GT 2012; 181-189doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69826

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Topics: Compressors , Uncertainty , Computational fluid dynamics , Rotors , Stators , Engineers , Industrial research , Modeling , NASA , Turbomachinery

Dynamic Stress Prediction in Centrifugal Compressor Blades Using Fluid Structure Interaction

Andrew H. Lerche, J. Jeffrey Moore, Nicholas M. White, James Hardin

GT 2012; 191-200doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69933

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Topics: Blades , Compressors , Fluid structure interaction , Stress , Impellers , Failure , Vibration , Design , Excitation , Fluids

Effects of Stator Flow Distortion on Rotating Blade Endurance: Part 1—Aerodynamic Excitation Aspects

Vishwas Iyengar, Harold Simmons

GT 2012; 201-211doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69976

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Topics: Excitation , Flow (Dynamics) , Rotating blades , Stators , Blades , Computational fluid dynamics , Rotors , Vibration , Compressors , High cycle fatigue

Effects of Stator Flow Distortion on Rotating Blade Endurance: Part 2—Stress Analysis and Failure Criteria

Harold Simmons, Vishwas Iyengar, Timothy C. Allison

GT 2012; 213-223doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-70013

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Topics: Failure , Flow (Dynamics) , Rotating blades , Stators , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Stress , Blades , Excitation , High cycle fatigue , Resonance

Dynamic Pipeline System Simulation of Multi-Stage Compressor Trains

Augusto Garcia-Hernandez, Theodore Sean Tavares, Melissa Wilcox

GT 2012; 225-234doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-70072

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Topics: Compressors , Pipeline systems , Simulation , Trains , Valves , Compression , Surges , Delays , Failure , Gas turbines

Concentrating Solar Power Plants

Detailed Modeling of Parabolic Trough Collectors for the Part Load Simulation of Solar Thermal Power Plants

F. Zaversky, S. Bergmann, W. Sanz

GT 2012; 235-247doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68032

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Topics: Modeling , Parabolic troughs , Simulation , Solar thermal power , Stress , Steam , Solar energy , Heat transfer , Fluids , Heat

Optimal Gas-Turbine Design for Hybrid Solar Power Plant Operation

James Spelling, Björn Laumert, Torsten Fransson

GT 2012; 249-259doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68054

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Topics: Design , Gas turbines , Solar power stations , Solar energy , Carbon dioxide , Temperature , Cycles , Emissions , Flow (Dynamics) , Power stations

Performance Evaluation of an Integrated Solar Combined Cycle

Collins O. Ojo, Damien Pont, Enrico Conte, Richard Carroni

GT 2012; 261-270doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68134

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Topics: Combined cycles , Performance evaluation , Solar energy , Combined cycle power stations , Steam , Stress , Concentrating solar power , Cycles , Fossil fuels , Fuels

Helium Brayton Cycles With Solar Central Receivers: Thermodynamic and Design Considerations

Karsten Kusterer, René Braun, Norbert Moritz, Gang Lin, Dieter Bohn

GT 2012; 271-279doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68407

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Topics: Brayton cycle , Design , Helium , Solar energy , Cycles , Energy conversion , Thermal efficiency , Computer software , Electricity (Physics) , Fluids

Parameterization of High Solar Share Gas Turbine Systems

Stephan Heide, Christian Felsmann, Uwe Gampe, Sven Boje, Bernd Gericke, Manfred Freimark, Ulrich Langnickel, Reiner Buck, Stefano Giuliano

GT 2012; 281-289doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68608

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Topics: Gas turbines , Solar energy , Pressure , Temperature , Compressors , Cycles , Design , Organic Rankine cycle , Solar thermal power , Combined cycles

Solar Hybrid Combined Cycle Performance Prediction: Influence of GT Model and Spool Arrangement

G. Barigozzi, G. Bonetti, G. Franchini, A. Perdichizzi, S. Ravelli

GT 2012; 291-301doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68881

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Topics: Combined cycles , Solar energy , Design , Gas turbines , Engines , Modeling , Simulation , Steam , Combustion chambers , Computer software

A Novel Concentrated Solar Power System Hybrid Trough and Tower Collectors

Wei Han, Hongguang Jin, Rumou Lin, Yalong Wang, Jianfeng Su

GT 2012; 303-311doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68991

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Topics: Concentrating solar power , Heat , Solar energy , Steam , Temperature , High temperature , Parabolic troughs , Power systems (Machinery) , Thermal efficiency , Climate change

Model of Performance of Stirling Engines

J. M. Muñoz de Escalona, D. Sánchez, R. Chacartegui, T. Sánchez

GT 2012; 313-323doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69729

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Topics: Stirling engines , Design , Water , Concentrating solar power , Energy consumption , Engines , Gas turbines , Heat transfer , Piston engines , Solar energy

Numerical Simulation of Evacuated Tube Solar Water Heaters

Michele Pinelli, Alessio Suman, Michele Vanti

GT 2012; 325-335doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69831

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Topics: Computer simulation , Solar energy , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Boundary-value problems , Fluid dynamics , Fluids , Glass , Heat , Heat flux

Performance Analysis of Direct Steam Generation-Central Receiver Systems

Javier Sanz-Bermejo, José Gonzalez-Aguilar, Manuel Romero

GT 2012; 337-344doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-70127

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Topics: Steam

Steam Turbines

The Impact of Rotor Inlet Cavity Volume and Length Scale on Efficiency

Konstantinos G. Barmpalias, Reza S. Abhari, Anestis I. Kalfas, Naoki Shibukawa, Takashi Sasaki

GT 2012; 345-354doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68076

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Topics: Cavities , Rotors , Flow (Dynamics) , Cavity walls , Corners (Structural elements) , Geometry , Turbines , Turbomachinery , Vortices

Development of Design Method for Supersonic Turbine Aerofoils Near the Tip of Long Blades in Steam Turbines: Part 1—Overall Configuration

Shigeki Senoo

GT 2012; 355-365doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68218

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Topics: Airfoils , Blades , Design methodology , Steam turbines , Turbines , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Chords (Trusses) , Computational fluid dynamics , Pressure

Effectiveness Verification of Creep-Fatigue Assessment Procedures for Fast-Starting Steam Turbines

Stuart Holdsworth, Marko Radosavljevic, Patrick Grossmann, Ingo Kühn, Edoardo Mazza

GT 2012; 367-373doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68223

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Topics: Creep , Fatigue , Steam turbines , Damage , Collaboration , Cycles , Deformation , Engineering simulation , Fracture (Materials) , Geometry

Study on the Sampling Quality of Wetness Measurement Probe for Thermodynamic Methods

Xinjun Wang, Gaoliang Liao, Ding Zhu, Jinling Yao, Xiaowei Bai

GT 2012; 375-384doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68262

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Topics: Nozzles , Probes , Steam , Drops , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Vapors , Computer software , Deflection , Errors

Steam Turbine Exhaust Hood With Swirl Flow Separation Ducts

Shunsuke Mizumi, Kouji Ishibashi, Yasuaki Sawamura

GT 2012; 385-393doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68315

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Topics: Ducts , Exhaust systems , Flow separation , Pressure , Steam turbines

CFD Predictions of Efficiency for Non-Equilibrium Steam 2D Cascades

Francisco J. Moraga, Martin Vysohlid, Andrew G. Gerber, Natalia Smelova, Sriram Atheya, Vasudevarao Kanakala

GT 2012; 395-402doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68368

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Equilibrium (Physics) , Steam

Numerical and Experimental Investigation of the Aerodynamic Excitation of a Model Low-Pressure Steam Turbine Stage Operating Under Low Volume Flow

Benjamin Megerle, Timothy Stephen Rice, Ivan McBean, Peter Ott

GT 2012; 403-414doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68384

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Topics: Excitation , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Steam turbines , Blades , Computational fluid dynamics , Turbines , Ventilation , Annulus , Clearances (Engineering)

Development of Steam Turbines for State of the Art Combined Cycle Power Plants (CCPP)

Rainer Quinkertz, Simon Hecker

GT 2012; 415-423doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68419

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Topics: Combined cycle power stations , Steam turbines , Pressure , Gas turbines , Steam , Temperature , Turbines , Blades , Carbon dioxide , Coal

Performance Evaluation of a Turbine Used in a Regenerative Organic Rankine Cycle

Maoqing Li, Jiangfeng Wang, Lin Gao, Xiaoqiang Niu, Yiping Dai

GT 2012; 425-432doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68441

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Topics: Organic Rankine cycle , Performance evaluation , Turbines , Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature , Axial flow , Design , Electric power generation , Electricity (Physics)

Influence of Shroud Cavity Jet and Steam Admission Through a Circumferential Slot on the Flow Field in a Steam Turbine

David Engelmann, Tobias J. Kalkkuhl, Thomas Polklas, Ronald Mailach

GT 2012; 433-442doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68465

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Topics: Cavities , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Steam , Steam turbines

Numerical Analysis of Partial Admission Flow in an Industrial Steam Turbine

Tobias J. Kalkkuhl, David Engelmann, Ulrich Harbecke, Ronald Mailach

GT 2012; 443-453doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68482

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Numerical analysis , Steam turbines , Simulation , Annulus , Turbines , Blades , Computational fluid dynamics , Rotors , Boundary-value problems

A Generic Low Pressure Exhaust Diffuser for Steam Turbine Research

Zoe Burton, Simon Hogg, Grant Ingram

GT 2012; 455-466doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68485

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Topics: Diffusers , Exhaust systems , Pressure , Steam turbines , Flow (Dynamics) , Blades , Bearings , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer simulation , Design

Design Philosophy and Dynamic Calculation Method for Optimized Load Rejection Characteristics of Steam Turbines

Christoph Schindler, Gerta Zimmer

GT 2012; 467-475doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68613

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Topics: Computational methods , Design , Steam turbines , Stress , Turbines , Valves , Failure , Steam , Turbochargers , Power grids

A Flux-Conservation Mixing Plane Algorithm for Multiphase Non-Equilibrium Steam Models

Francisco J. Moraga, Martin Vysohlid, Natalia Smelova, Hiteshkumar Mistry, Siram Atheya, Vasudevarao Kanakala

GT 2012; 477-486doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68660

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Topics: Algorithms , Equilibrium (Physics) , Steam

Steam Turbine Inlet Geometry From a Structural and Fluid Dynamics Point of View

Simon Hecker, Andreas Rohe, Horst Stoff

GT 2012; 487-495doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68678

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Topics: Fluid dynamics , Geometry , Steam turbines , Ducts , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Shapes , Blades , Computational fluid dynamics , Deformation

Flexible and Economical Operation of Power Plants: 25 Years of Expertise

Jan Greis, Edwin Gobrecht, Steffen Wendt

GT 2012; 497-504doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68716

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Topics: Power stations , Steam turbines , Computer software , Energy generation , Cooling , Delays , Emergency power , Hardware , Maintenance , Solar power

Simulation of Unsteady 3-D Wet-Steam Flows Through Three-Stage Stator-Rotor Blade Rows With Equilibrium and Nonequilibrium Condensations

Satoshi Miyake, Yasuhiro Sasao, Satoru Yamamoto, Soichiro Tabata, Toshihiro Miyawaki, Hiroharu Ooyama

GT 2012; 505-513doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68828

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Topics: Blades , Equilibrium (Physics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Rotors , Simulation , Stators , Steam , Computation , Condensation , Nucleation (Physics)

Integration of an Automatic Optimizer Functionality Into the Design Process of Industrial Steam Turbines

Dimitri Drapkin, Franz Kores, Thomas Polklas

GT 2012; 515-526doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68841

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Topics: Design , Steam turbines , Optimization , Genetic algorithms , Geometry , Machinery , Mechanical properties , Particulate matter , Steam

Design Parameters of Brush Seals and Their Impact on Seal Performance

H. Schwarz, J. Friedrichs, J. Flegler

GT 2012; 527-535doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68956

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Topics: Design , Steam , Steam turbines , Gas turbines , Testing , Blades , Density , High pressure (Physics) , Leakage flows , Levers

Developments for Modeling of Droplets Deposition and Liquid Film Flow in a Throughflow Code for Steam Turbines

Yoann Fendler, Jean-Marc Dorey, Mugurel Stanciu, Michel Lance, Olivier Léonard

GT 2012; 537-547doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68968

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Topics: Drops , Flow (Dynamics) , Liquid films , Modeling , Steam turbines , Blades , Film thickness , Friction , Computational fluid dynamics , Design

Development of Advanced USC Technologies for 700°C Class High Temperature Steam Turbines

Y. Tanaka, R. Magoshi, S. Nishimoto, M. Setoyama, R. Yamamoto, Y. Hirakawa, K. Kawasaki

GT 2012; 549-557doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69009

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Topics: High temperature steam , Turbines , Carbon dioxide , Combined cycle power stations , Emissions , Steam , Alloys , Boilers , Climate change , Conceptual design

3-D Time Domain Unsteady Computation of Rotating Instability in Steam Turbine Last Stage

L. Y. Zhang, L. He, H. Stüer

GT 2012; 559-567doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69045

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Topics: Computation , Steam turbines , Flow (Dynamics) , Blades , Rotors , Annulus , Engineering simulation , Flow separation , Fourier analysis , Performance characterization

Investigations on the Flow Pattern and Aerodynamic Performance of Last Stage and Exhaust Hood for Large Power Steam Turbines

Zhigang Li, Jun Li, Xin Yan, Zhenping Feng, Hiroharu Ohyama, Ming Zhang

GT 2012; 569-577doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69291

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Topics: Exhaust systems , Flow (Dynamics) , Steam turbines , Pressure , Internal flow , Blades , Bracing (Construction) , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer software , Cross section (Physics)

Steam Turbines for Flexible Load Operation in the Future Market of Power Generation

Michael Wechsung, Andreas Feldmüller, Heiko Lemmen

GT 2012; 579-588doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69312

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Topics: Energy generation , Steam turbines , Stress , Thermal power stations , Blades , Coal , Cycles , Maintenance , Plant design , Power stations

Numerical Investigation of Three-Dimensional Wet Steam Flows in an Exhaust Diffuser With Non-Uniform Inlet Flows From the Turbine Stages in a Steam Turbine

Tadashi Tanuma, Yasuhiro Sasao, Satoru Yamamoto, Yoshiki Niizeki, Naoki Shibukawa, Hiroshi Saeki

GT 2012; 589-602doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69496

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Topics: Diffusers , Exhaust systems , Flow (Dynamics) , Steam , Steam turbines , Turbines , Blades , Evaluation methods , Design , Design engineering

Design Optimization of a Low Pressure Steam Turbine Radial Diffuser Using an Evolutionary Algorithm and 3D CFD

Tom Verstraete, Johan Prinsier, Alberto Di Sante, Stefania Della Gatta, Lorenzo Cosi

GT 2012; 603-613doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69515

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Diffusers , Evolutionary algorithms , Optimization , Pressure , Steam turbines , Steam , Turbines , Exhaust systems

Optimization of a High-Pressure Steam Turbine Stage for a Wide Flow Coefficient Range

Juri Bellucci, Filippo Rubechini, Andrea Arnone, Lorenzo Arcangeli, Nicola Maceli, Vincenzo Dossena

GT 2012; 615-625doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69529

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , High pressure (Physics) , Optimization , Steam turbines , Airfoils , Blades , Cascades (Fluid dynamics) , Degrees of freedom , Pressure , Suction

The Effect of the Degree of Reaction on the Leakage Loss in Steam Turbines

Sungho Yoon

GT 2012; 627-636doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69602

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Topics: Leakage , Steam turbines , Blades , Flow (Dynamics) , Leakage flows , Rotating blades , Pressure , Turbines , Chords (Trusses) , Design

An Experimental Flow Investigation of Low Pressure Turbine Stages With Various Wet Conditions

Naoki Shibukawa, Tomohiko Tsukuda, Tadayuki Hashidate, Hiroyuki Kawagishi, Tatsuro Uchida, Koichi Goto

GT 2012; 637-646doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69613

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Turbines , Steam , Blades , Stators , Steam turbines , Design , Water

Optimized Steam Turbine Governor Controlling Single or Multiple Grid Faults

Martin Bennauer, Christian Kreischer, Jens Rosendahl, Heribert Werthes

GT 2012; 647-651doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69623

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Topics: Governors , Steam turbines , Power stations , Power grids , Stress , Circuits , Simulation results

Experimental and Numerical Investigation Into the Aerodynamics of a Novel Steam Turbine Valve and its Field Application

Giorgio Zanazzi, Felix Baumgartner, Timothy Rice, Fabio Pengue, Thomas Mokulys, Colin Ridoutt, Michael Sell

GT 2012; 653-664doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69680

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Topics: Aerodynamics , Steam turbines , Valves , Power stations , Computational fluid dynamics , Testing , Design , Diffusers , Energy generation , Flow (Dynamics)

Non-Linear Dynamics of Steam Turbine Blades With Shroud: Numerical Analysis and Experiments

Stefano Zucca, Muzio M. Gola, Francesco Piraccini

GT 2012; 665-674doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69692

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Topics: Blades , Nonlinear dynamics , Numerical analysis , Steam turbines , Damping , Design , Pressure , Reliability , Stress , Wheels

Numerical Study on High-Speed Impact Between a Water Droplet and a Deformable Solid Surface

Yongqiang Han, Yonghui Xie, Di Zhang

GT 2012; 675-683doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69700

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Topics: Drops , Water , Pressure , Shock (Mechanics) , Blades , Compressibility , Damage , Deformation , Delays , Erosion

Challenges in Advanced-USC Steam Turbine Design for 1300°F / 700°C

N. Lückemeyer, H. Kirchner, H. Almstedt

GT 2012; 685-693doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69822

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Topics: Design , Steam turbines , Alloys , Nickel , Coal , Gas turbines , Rotors , Steam , Steel , Switches

Impact of Secondary Flow on the Accuracy of Simplified Design Methods for Steam Turbine Stages

Jan Schumann, Ulrich Harbecke, Daniel Sahnen, Thomas Polklas, Peter Jeschke, Mark André Schwarz

GT 2012; 695-706doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69839

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Topics: Design methodology , Flow (Dynamics) , Steam turbines , Design , Computational fluid dynamics , Equilibrium (Physics) , Blades , Diluents , Engineering design processes , Engineering simulation

Influence of Wetness on Efficiency of the Full Scale Size Low Pressure Turbines

Tomohiko Tsukuda, Hiroyuki Kawagishi, Naoki Shibukawa, Tadayuki Hashidate, Koichi Goto, Tsuguhisa Tashima

GT 2012; 707-716doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-70056

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Topics: Pressure , Turbines , Stress , Blades , Braking , Steam , Design , Flow (Dynamics)

Wind Energy

Condition Monitoring With Wind Turbine SCADA Data Using Neuro-Fuzzy Normal Behavior Models

Meik Schlechtingen, Ilmar Ferreira Santos

GT 2012; 717-726doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68011

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Topics: Condition monitoring , Wind turbines , Signals , Errors , Turbines , Currents , Data acquisition , Fluctuations (Physics) , Hardware , Machine learning

Handling Wind Variability Using Gas Turbines

L. Branchini, H. Perez-Blanco

GT 2012; 727-734doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68045

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Topics: Gas turbines , Wind , Uncertainty , Fuel consumption , Power grids , Stress , Turbines , Wind energy , Wind farms , Wind power

Computing Gas Turbine Fuel Consumption to Firm Up Wind Power

L. Branchini, H. Perez-Blanco

GT 2012; 735-741doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68046

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Topics: Fuel consumption , Gas turbines , Wind power , Stress , Dynamic models , Probability , Renewable energy sources , Simulation

Aerodynamic Performance of Preferred Wind Turbine Airfoils

Horacio Perez-Blanco, Maureen McCaffrey

GT 2012; 743-752doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68108

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Topics: Airfoils , Wind turbines , Wind velocity , Turbines , Blades , Computer software , Density , Dimensions , Shapes

Mitigating the Variability of Wind and Solar Energy Through Pumped Hydroelectric Storage

S. Richards, H. Perez-Blanco

GT 2012; 753-760doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68121

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Topics: Hydropower , Solar energy , Storage , Wind , Generators , Renewable energy , Solar power , Atlantic Ocean , Computers , Machinery

Financial Considerations of Using Pumped Hydroelectric Storage to Increase the Penetration of Wind and Solar Generation

S. Richards, H. Perez-Blanco

GT 2012; 761-768doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68147

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Topics: Hydropower , Solar energy , Storage , Wind , Generators , Renewable energy , Solar power , Atlantic Ocean , Computers , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Development of a High Efficiency and Long Life 500W Class H-Darrieus Type VAWT (Vertical Axis Wind Turbine) System Using Skin-Spar-Foam Sandwich Composite Structure

Changduk Kong, Haseung Lee

GT 2012; 769-775doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68230

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Topics: Composite materials , Skin , Spar platforms , Vertical axis wind turbines , Wing spars , Wind turbines , Blades , Design , Engineering prototypes , Finite element methods

Analysis of an Oscillating Airfoil in a Power-Extraction Regime Based on the Compressible Navier-Stokes Equations With Low-Speed Preconditioning

M. Sergio Campobasso, Jernej Drofelnik

GT 2012; 777-788doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68265

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Topics: Airfoils , Navier-Stokes equations , Aerodynamics , Wings , Air flow , Engineering simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Laminar flow , Mach number , Modeling

Wind Turbine Pitch Change Simulation With Helicoidal Vortex Model

Jean-Jacques Chattot, Mark E. Braaten

GT 2012; 789-796doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68294

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Topics: Simulation , Vortices , Wind turbines , Rotors , Blades , Springs , Transients (Dynamics) , Wakes

A Theoretical and Experimental Comparison of Optimizing Angle of Twist Using BET and BEMT

Timothy A. Burdett, Kenneth W. Van Treuren

GT 2012; 797-809doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68350

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Topics: Blades , Boundary element methods , Design , Energy generation , Momentum , Testing , Turbines , Wind tunnels , Wind turbines , Wind velocity

Scaling Small-Scale Wind Turbines for Wind Tunnel Testing

Timothy A. Burdett, Kenneth W. Van Treuren

GT 2012; 811-820doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68359

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Topics: Testing , Wind tunnels , Wind turbines , Reynolds number , Blades , Turbines , Wind velocity

Effect of Flow Inclination on Wind Turbine Performance

C. Tsalicoglou, S. Barber, N. Chokani, R. S. Abhari

GT 2012; 821-830doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68473

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Wind turbines , Turbines , Wakes , Inflow , Blades , Deflection , Energy generation , Momentum , Probes

Operation and Simulation of Hybrid Wind and Gas Turbine Power System Employing Wind Power Forecasting

Junrong Xia, Pan Zhao, Yiping Dai

GT 2012; 831-838doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68824

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Topics: Gas turbines , Power systems (Machinery) , Simulation , Wind , Wind power forecasting , Wind farms , Hybrid power systems , Wind power , Power grids , Dynamic modeling

Novel Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine With Articulated Blading

H. Jericha, E. Göttlich, T. Selic, W. Sanz

GT 2012; 839-846doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68969

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Topics: Vertical axis wind turbines , Blades , Wind , Flow (Dynamics) , Wind turbines , Bevel gears , Design , Guide vanes , Wind velocity , Chords (Trusses)

Analysis of Offshore Wind Turbine Operation and Maintenance Using a Novel Time Domain Meteo-Ocean Modeling Approach

I. Dinwoodie, F. Quail, D. McMillan

GT 2012; 847-857doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-68985

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Topics: Maintenance , Modeling , Oceans , Offshore wind turbines , Reliability , Significant wave heights , Wind velocity , Simulation , Time series , Waves

Development of a Robust Structural Health Monitoring System for Wind Turbine Foundations

Magnus Currie, Mohamed Saafi, Francis Quail

GT 2012; 859-867doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69065

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Topics: Structural health monitoring , Wind turbines , Security , Construction , Failure , Failure mechanisms , Renewable energy , Renewable energy sources , Safety , Stress

The Physics of H-Darrieus Turbines Self-Starting Capability: Flapping-Wing Perspective

Supakit Worasinchai, Grant L. Ingram, Robert G. Dominy

GT 2012; 869-878doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69075

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Topics: Physics , Turbines , Wings , Airfoils , Blades , Flow (Dynamics) , Rotors , Symmetry (Physics) , Torque , Chords (Trusses)

Synchronous Analysis in Wind Turbine Gearbox Condition Monitoring

Huageng Luo, Mingqi Luo, Shaobo Zhang

GT 2012; 879-886doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69161

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Topics: Condition monitoring , Mechanical drives , Wind turbines , Damage , Accuracy and precision , Bearings , Feature extraction , Gears , Signal to noise ratio , Signals

Modelling Rain Drop Impact of Offshore Wind Turbine Blades

M. H. Keegan, D. H. Nash, M. M. Stack

GT 2012; 887-898doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69175

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Topics: Blades , Modeling , Offshore wind turbines , Erosion , Computer software , Damage , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Impact modeling , Testing

Vortex Generators for Wind Turbine Blades: A Combined Wind Tunnel and Wind Turbine Parametric Study

Hanns Mueller-Vahl, Georgios Pechlivanoglou, C. N. Nayeri, C. O. Paschereit

GT 2012; 899-914doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69197

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Topics: Blades , Generators , Vortices , Wind tunnels , Wind turbines , Aerodynamics , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Rotors , Stress , Surface roughness

Performance Optimization of Wind Turbine Rotors With Active Flow Control: Part 2—Active Aeroelastic Simulations

G. Weinzierl, G. Pechlivanoglou, C. N. Nayeri, C. O. Paschereit

GT 2012; 915-927doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69200

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Topics: Flow control , Optimization , Rotors , Simulation , Wind turbines , Blades , Boundary-value problems , Probability , Stress

Robust Aerodynamic Design of Variable Speed Wind Turbine Rotors

Edmondo Minisci, M. Sergio Campobasso, Massimiliano Vasile

GT 2012; 929-942doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69223

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Topics: Design , Rotors , Wind turbines , Manufacturing , Blades , Uncertainty , Energy generation , Optimization , Airfoils , Chords (Trusses)

Novel Wind Turbine for Catabatic Winds

H. Jericha, E. Göttlich, W. Sanz

GT 2012; 943-948doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69263

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Topics: Wind turbines , Flow (Dynamics) , Blades , Diffusers , Rotors , Seas , Turbines , Air flow , Bridges (Structures) , Condensers (steam plant)

An Experimental Assessment of Blockage and Reynolds Number Effects on Wind Turbine Wake Development

S. McTavish, D. Feszty, F. Nitzsche

GT 2012; 949-958doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69335

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Topics: Reynolds number , Wakes , Wind turbines , Rotors , Visualization , Chords (Trusses) , Water , Blades , Testing , Thrust

Housing Stiffness Influence on Gearbox Dynamic Loading for Wind Turbine Applications

Juan Carlos Jauregui, Ignacio Torres, Ricardo Garcia, Alejandro Leon

GT 2012; 959-967doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69342

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Topics: Dynamic testing (Materials) , Mechanical drives , Stiffness , Wind turbines , Gears , Stress , Rolling bearings , Synchronization , Bearings , Design

An Efficient Scheme for Describing Airfoils Using Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines

Francois J. L. Wessels, G. Venter, T. W. Von Backström

GT 2012; 969-977doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69468

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Topics: Airfoils , B-splines , Design , Optimization , Chords (Trusses) , Shapes , Wind turbines

Determination of Wake Propagation Downstream of the Wind Turbine Using Computational Fluid Dynamics

Abolfazl Pourrajabian, Reza Ebrahimi, Masoud Mirzaei

GT 2012; 979-985doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69547

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Wakes , Wind turbines , Air flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Horizontal axis wind turbines , Modeling , Parallel processing , Pressure , Steady state

Wind Resource Assessment Using a Mesoscale Model: The Effect of Horizontal Resolution

S. Jafari, T. Sommer, N. Chokani, R. S. Abhari

GT 2012; 987-995doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69712

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Topics: Resolution (Optics) , Wind resource assessments , Wind , Wind energy , Engineering simulation , Meteorology , Prospecting , Simulation , Weather forecasting , Wind farms