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ASME Turbo Expo 2015: Turbine Technical Conference and Exposition

June 15–19, 2015

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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978-0-7918-5680-2

In This Volume

Oil and Gas Applications (20)
Supercritical CO2 Power Cycles (19)
Wind Energy (30)

Volume 9: Oil and Gas Applications; Supercritical CO2 Power Cycles; Wind Energy

Oil and Gas Applications

On Test Uncertainties in Field Performance Tests

Rainer Kurz, Klaus Brun

GT 2015; V009T24A001https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42035

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View Articletitled, On Test Uncertainties in Field Performance Tests

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Topics: Testing performance , Uncertainty , Compressors , Gas turbines , Measurement uncertainty , Equations of state , Testing , Electric motors , Energy consumption , Errors

Development of a Predictive Method for Quantifying Vortex-Shedding Pulsation Amplitudes in Compressor Piping Systems

Sarah Simons, Eugene L. Broerman, III, Klaus Brun

GT 2015; V009T24A002https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42074

Abstract

View Articletitled, Development of a Predictive Method for Quantifying Vortex-Shedding Pulsation Amplitudes in Compressor Piping Systems

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Topics: Compressors , Piping systems , Vortex shedding , Pipes , Flow (Dynamics) , Acoustics , Design , Excitation , Failure , Fluids

Assessment of Recoverable vs Unrecoverable Degradations of Gas Turbines Employed in Five Natural Gas Compressor Stations

K. K. Botros, C. Hartloper, H. Golshan, D. Rogers

GT 2015; V009T24A003https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42078

Abstract

View Articletitled, Assessment of Recoverable vs Unrecoverable Degradations of Gas Turbines Employed in Five Natural Gas Compressor Stations

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Topics: Compressors , Gas turbines , Natural gas , Engines , Errors , Air compressors , Air pollution , Cycles , Erosion , Filters

A Combined Analytical and Numerical Approach to Analyze Mud Motor Excited Vibrations in Drilling Systems

Andreas Hohl, Carsten Hohl, Christian Herbig

GT 2015; V009T24A004https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42144

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Combined Analytical and Numerical Approach to Analyze Mud Motor Excited Vibrations in Drilling Systems

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Topics: Drilling , Engines , Motors , Vibration , Finite element model , Design , Finite element methods , Rotors , Stress , Cutting

Aerodynamic Characterization of Conical Diffusers for Radial Turboexpanders Under Realistic Inlet Conditions

Massimiliano Insinna, Simone Salvadori, Claudia Cagnarini, Gabriele Mariotti

GT 2015; V009T24A005https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42246

Abstract

View Articletitled, Aerodynamic Characterization of Conical Diffusers for Radial Turboexpanders Under Realistic Inlet Conditions

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Topics: Diffusers , Boundary-value problems , Flow (Dynamics) , Geometry , Inflow , Machinery , Pressure , Sensitivity analysis , Shapes , Wheels

Model and Method for a Time-Efficient Analysis of Lateral Drillstring Dynamics

Ilja Gorelik, Marcus Neubauer, Jörg Wallaschek, Oliver Höhn

GT 2015; V009T24A006https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42317

Abstract

View Articletitled, Model and Method for a Time-Efficient Analysis of Lateral Drillstring Dynamics

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Topics: Drill strings , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Steady state , Vibration , Equations of motion , Finite element model , Lumped parameter models , Numerical analysis , Signals , Transients (Dynamics)

Wet Gas Compressor Surge Stability

Veronica Ferrara, Lars E. Bakken

GT 2015; V009T24A007https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42650

Abstract

View Articletitled, Wet Gas Compressor Surge Stability

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Topics: Gas compressors , Stability , Surges , Impellers , Compressors , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Visualization , Compression , Condensed matter

Quantitative CFD Analyses of Particle Deposition on a Subsonic Axial Compressor Blade

Alessio Suman, Rainer Kurz, Nicola Aldi, Mirko Morini, Klaus Brun, Michele Pinelli, Pier Ruggero Spina

GT 2015; V009T24A008https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42685

Abstract

View Articletitled, Quantitative CFD Analyses of Particle Deposition on a Subsonic Axial Compressor Blade

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Topics: Blades , Compressors , Computational fluid dynamics , Particulate matter , Particle collisions , Fluids , Kinematics , Microparticles , Probability , Suction

Estimation of the Particle Deposition on a Transonic Axial Compressor Blade

Alessio Suman, Mirko Morini, Rainer Kurz, Nicola Aldi, Klaus Brun, Michele Pinelli, Pier Ruggero Spina

GT 2015; V009T24A009https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42689

Abstract

View Articletitled, Estimation of the Particle Deposition on a Transonic Axial Compressor Blade

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Topics: Blades , Compressors , Particulate matter , Filtration , Airfoils , Adhesion , Computational fluid dynamics , Fluids , Gas turbines , Leakage

Optimizing Amine Process Design Using Liquid Phase Turbochargers

Prem Krish, Andrea Gains-Germain, Joseph Thorp, Jeremy Martin, Max Shirazi

GT 2015; V009T24A010https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42774

Abstract

View Articletitled, Optimizing Amine Process Design Using Liquid Phase Turbochargers

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Topics: Process design , Turbochargers , Downtime , Flow (Dynamics) , Maintenance , Design , Energy recovery , Event history analysis , High pressure (Physics) , Maintainability

Integrated Wet Gas Compressor Test Facility

Øyvind Hundseid, Lars E. Bakken

GT 2015; V009T24A011https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-43004

Abstract

View Articletitled, Integrated Wet Gas Compressor Test Facility

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Topics: Gas compressors , Test facilities , Compression , Ocean engineering , Fluids , Compressors , Pressure , Pumps , Corrosion , Design

Inlet Guide Vane Performance at Dry and Wet Gas Conditions

Levi B. Vigdal, Lars E. Bakken

GT 2015; V009T24A012https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-43225

Abstract

View Articletitled, Inlet Guide Vane Performance at Dry and Wet Gas Conditions

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Topics: Inlet guide vanes , Compressors , Flow (Dynamics) , Vortices , Waves , Airfoils , Compressor impellers , Design , Flow separation , Flow turning

Performance Testing of Centrifugal Compressors: Schultz Compressibility Factors

Matt Taher

GT 2015; V009T24A013https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-43348

Abstract

View Articletitled, Performance Testing of Centrifugal Compressors: Schultz Compressibility Factors

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Topics: Compressibility , Compressors , Testing performance , Compression , Equations of state , Natural gas

A New Algorithm for Scheduling Condition-Based Maintenance of Gas Turbines

Yavuz Yılmaz, Rainer Kurz, Ayşe Özmen, Gerhard-Wilhelm Weber

GT 2015; V009T24A014https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-43545

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View Articletitled, A New Algorithm for Scheduling Condition-Based Maintenance of Gas Turbines

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Topics: Algorithms , Gas turbines , Maintenance , Power stations , Turbines , Compressors , Data mining , Electric power generation , Estimation theory , Heat

Acceptance Testing of Liquefied Natural Gas Compressors

Roger Nyquist, Mike Andrews, Andrew Hunter, Oyuna Myagmar

GT 2015; V009T24A015https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-43711

Abstract

View Articletitled, Acceptance Testing of Liquefied Natural Gas Compressors

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Topics: Compressors , Liquefied natural gas , Testing , Density , Machinery , Design , Natural gas , Mach number , Temperature , Compressibility

Testing and Modeling of an Acoustic Instability in Pilot-Operated Pressure Relief Valves

Timothy C. Allison, Klaus Brun

GT 2015; V009T24A016https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-43797

Abstract

View Articletitled, Testing and Modeling of an Acoustic Instability in Pilot-Operated Pressure Relief Valves

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Topics: Acoustics , Modeling , Relief valves , Testing , Valves , Failure , Oscillations , Pipes , Piping systems , Chatter

Corrosion Testing of a Subsea Motor and Stator Winding Insulation System

Melissa Poerner, Jean-François Grignard, John Krahn, Lionel Duranty, Steven Galioto

GT 2015; V009T24A017https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-43809

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View Articletitled, Corrosion Testing of a Subsea Motor and Stator Winding Insulation System

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Topics: Corrosion , Engines , Insulation , Motors , Ocean engineering , Stators , Testing , Winding (process) , Turbomachinery , Gases

Optimal Operation and Maintenance of Gas Compressor Stations: An Integrated Framework Applied to a Large-Scale Industrial Case

Dionysios P. Xenos, Erling Lunde, Nina F. Thornhill

GT 2015; V009T24A018https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-44002

Abstract

View Articletitled, Optimal Operation and Maintenance of Gas Compressor Stations: An Integrated Framework Applied to a Large-Scale Industrial Case

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Topics: Gas compressors , Maintenance , Compressors , Optimization , Stress , Industrial gases , Performance

Verification of Performance and Operating Characteristics of High Pressure Gas Injection Centrifugal Compressor

Kazutoshi Yanagihara, Haruo Miura, Hideo Nishida, Kenji Tanaka, Naohiko Takahashi, Manabu Yagi, Tomohiro Naruse, Brandon L. Ridens

GT 2015; V009T24A019https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-44027

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View Articletitled, Verification of Performance and Operating Characteristics of High Pressure Gas Injection Centrifugal Compressor

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Topics: Compressors , High pressure (Physics) , Deformation , Design , Rotordynamics , Stability

FMECA on Rotating Equipment Preservation for Idle LNG Plant

Frilo Fitrasali Hutagalung

GT 2015; V009T24A020https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-44036

Abstract

View Articletitled, FMECA on Rotating Equipment Preservation for Idle LNG Plant

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Topics: Liquefied natural gas , Preservation , Pumps , Steam , Fluids , Pressure , Storage , Bearings , Containment , Corrosion

Supercritical CO2 Power Cycles

Thermo-Economic Analysis of a Recompression Supercritical CO₂ Cycle Combined With a Transcritical CO₂ Cycle

Xurong Wang, Yi Wu, Jiangfeng Wang, Yiping Dai, Danmei Xie

GT 2015; V009T36A001https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42033

Abstract

View Articletitled, Thermo-Economic Analysis of a Recompression Supercritical CO2 Cycle Combined With a Transcritical CO2 Cycle

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Cycles , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Thermoeconomics , Turbines , Pressure , Temperature , Thermal efficiency , Condensation , Heat exchangers

Off-Nominal Component Performance in a Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Brayton Cycle

Eric M. Clementoni, Timothy L. Cox, Martha A. King

GT 2015; V009T36A002https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42040

Abstract

View Articletitled, Off-Nominal Component Performance in a Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Brayton Cycle

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Topics: Brayton cycle , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Thermodynamic power cycles , Turbines , Compressors , Design , Fluids , Generators , Integrated systems , Nuclear power

Performance Testing of the 100 kW Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchanger Using Low-Finned Tubes With Supercritical Carbon Dioxide on the Shell Side and Water on the Tube Side

Patrick M. Fourspring, Joseph P. Nehrbauer

GT 2015; V009T36A003https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42245

Abstract

View Articletitled, Performance Testing of the 100 kW Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchanger Using Low-Finned Tubes With Supercritical Carbon Dioxide on the Shell Side and Water on the Tube Side

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Shells , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Testing performance , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Supercritical fluids , Thermal boundary layers , Heat

Investigations on Transonic Flow of Super-Critical CO₂ Through Carbon Ring Seals

Eike Hylla, Markus Schildhauer, Richard Büssow, Kolja Metz, Robert Klawes

GT 2015; V009T36A004https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42486

Abstract

View Articletitled, Investigations on Transonic Flow of Super-Critical CO2 Through Carbon Ring Seals

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Topics: Carbon , Carbon dioxide , Transonic flow , Temperature , Compressors , Deformation , Engineering prototypes , Flow (Dynamics) , Leakage , Rotation

CO₂ Research Rig for Advanced Compressors (CORA)

Kolja Metz, Christian Wacker, Markus Schildhauer, Eike Hylla

GT 2015; V009T36A005https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42501

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View Articletitled, CO2 Research Rig for Advanced Compressors (CORA)

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Compressors , Compression , Design , High pressure (Physics) , Pressure , Heat exchangers , Climate change , Impellers , Inlet guide vanes

Comparison of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Cycles for Oxy-Combustion

Aaron McClung, Klaus Brun, Jacob Delimont

GT 2015; V009T36A006https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42523

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View Articletitled, Comparison of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Cycles for Oxy-Combustion

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Topics: Combustion , Cycles , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Carbon capture and storage , Natural gas , Temperature , Coal , Energy generation , Syngas , Turbines

Aerothermodynamic Design and Numerical Investigation of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Turbine

Hanzhen Zhang, Hang Zhao, Qinghua Deng, Zhenping Feng

GT 2015; V009T36A007https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42619

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View Articletitled, Aerothermodynamic Design and Numerical Investigation of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Turbine

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Topics: Design , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Turbines , Aerodynamics , Computer software , National Institute of Standards and Technology , Compression , Computational fluid dynamics , Cycles , Databases

The Influence of Tip Clearance on Supercritical CO₂ Centrifugal Compressor Performance

Hang Zhao, Qinghua Deng, Hanzhen Zhang, Zhenping Feng

GT 2015; V009T36A008https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42627

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View Articletitled, The Influence of Tip Clearance on Supercritical CO2 Centrifugal Compressor Performance

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Topics: Clearances (Engineering) , Compressors , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Blades , Pressure , Flow (Dynamics) , Carbon dioxide , Vortices , Brayton cycle , Compression

Thermodynamic and Economic Analysis and Multi-Objective Optimization of Supercritical CO₂ Brayton Cycles

Hang Zhao, Qinghua Deng, Wenting Huang, Zhenping Feng

GT 2015; V009T36A009https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42631

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View Articletitled, Thermodynamic and Economic Analysis and Multi-Objective Optimization of Supercritical CO2 Brayton Cycles

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Topics: Brayton cycle , Economic analysis , Pareto optimization , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Cycles , Exergy , Temperature , Artificial neural networks , Heat exchangers , Turbines

Preliminary Experimental Study of Precooler in Supercritical CO₂ Brayton Cycle

Seungjoon Baik, Seong Gu Kim, Seong Jun Bae, Yoonhan Ahn, Jekyoung Lee, Jeong Ik Lee

GT 2015; V009T36A010https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42915

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View Articletitled, Preliminary Experimental Study of Precooler in Supercritical CO2 Brayton Cycle

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Topics: Brayton cycle , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Cycles , Heat exchangers , Design , Energy conversion , Temperature , Thermal efficiency , Carbon dioxide , Circuits

Investigation of the Bottoming Cycle for High Efficiency Combined Cycle Gas Turbine System With Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Power Cycle

Seong Kuk Cho, Minseok Kim, Seungjoon Baik, Yoonhan Ahn, Jeong Ik Lee

GT 2015; V009T36A011https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-43077

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View Articletitled, Investigation of the Bottoming Cycle for High Efficiency Combined Cycle Gas Turbine System With Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Power Cycle

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Topics: Combined cycle gas turbines , Cycles , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Thermodynamic power cycles , Steam , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Turbines , Brayton cycle , Cascades (Fluid dynamics)

Comparison of Gas System Analysis Code GAMMA+ to S-CO₂ Compressor Test Data

Seong Jun Bae, Yoonhan Ahn, Hong-Sik Lim, Jae Eun Cha, Jeong Ik Lee

GT 2015; V009T36A012https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-43085

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View Articletitled, Comparison of Gas System Analysis Code GAMMA+ to S-CO2 Compressor Test Data

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Topics: Compressors , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Systems analysis , Carbon dioxide , Transient analysis , Brayton cycle , Transients (Dynamics) , Water , Accidents , Cooling

Development Approach to the Combustor of Gas Turbine for Oxy-Fuel, Supercritical CO2 Cycle

Yasunori Iwai, Masao Itoh, Yuichi Morisawa, Shinju Suzuki, David Cusano, Mark Harris

GT 2015; V009T36A013https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-43160

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View Articletitled, Development Approach to the Combustor of Gas Turbine for Oxy-Fuel, Supercritical CO2 Cycle

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Topics: Combustion chambers , Cycles , Fuels , Gas turbines , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Combustion , Carbon dioxide , High pressure (Physics) , Natural gas , Power stations

Design and Real Fluid Modelling of Micro-Channel Recuperators for a Nominal 100 MW Class Recuperated Recompression Brayton Cycle Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide

Joshua Schmitt, David Amos, Jayanta Kapat

GT 2015; V009T36A014https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-43761

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View Articletitled, Design and Real Fluid Modelling of Micro-Channel Recuperators for a Nominal 100 MW Class Recuperated Recompression Brayton Cycle Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide

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Topics: Brayton cycle , Design , Fluids , Microchannels , Modeling , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Heat exchangers , Cycles , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature

Development of 1 MWe Supercritical CO₂ Test Loop

Jeff Moore, Klaus Brun, Neal Evans, Chiranjeev Kalra

GT 2015; V009T36A015https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-43771

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View Articletitled, Development of 1 MWe Supercritical CO2 Test Loop

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Topics: Brayton cycle , Cycles , Design methodology , Heat exchangers , Natural gas , Pipe flow , Solar power stations , Steam , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Superheating

Recent Research Progress on Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Power Cycle in China

Junfeng Wang, Yanping Huang, Jinguang Zang, Guangxu Liu

GT 2015; V009T36A016https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-43938

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View Articletitled, Recent Research Progress on Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Power Cycle in China

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Topics: China , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Thermodynamic power cycles , Design , Computational fluid dynamics , Construction , Economics , Nuclear power , Nuclear reactors , Testing

Thermal Energy Storage for the Supercritical CO2 Brayton Cycle

P. C. Bueno, L. Bates, R. Anderson, H. Bindra

GT 2015; V009T36A017https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-44054

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View Articletitled, Thermal Energy Storage for the Supercritical CO2 Brayton Cycle

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Topics: Brayton cycle , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Thermal energy storage , Heat transfer , Concentrating solar power , Design , Fluids , Heat , High temperature , Sunlight

Design of an Air Dynamometer for Direct Connection to the SunShot SCO₂ Turbine Expander Shaft

Kevin Hoopes, J. Jeffrey Moore, Stefan Cich, Chiranjeev Kalra

GT 2015; V009T36A018https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-44056

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View Articletitled, Design of an Air Dynamometer for Direct Connection to the SunShot SCO2 Turbine Expander Shaft

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Topics: Design , Dynamometers , Turbines , Compressors , Air compressors , Bearings , Design engineering , Flow (Dynamics) , Impellers , Stress

Influence of Design Parameters on the Performance of a Multistage Centrifugal Compressor for Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Applications

B. Monge, D. Sánchez, M. Savill, P. Pilidis, T. Sánchez

GT 2015; V009T36A019https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-44093

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View Articletitled, Influence of Design Parameters on the Performance of a Multistage Centrifugal Compressor for Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Applications

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Topics: Compressors , Design , Supercritical carbon dioxide , Cycles , Fluids , Bridges (Structures) , Heat , Pressure , Shapes , Temperature

Wind Energy

Modeling of Rain Drop Erosion in a Multi-MW Wind Turbine

Alessandro Corsini, Alessio Castorrini, Enrico Morei, Franco Rispoli, Fabrizio Sciulli, Paolo Venturini

GT 2015; V009T46A001https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42174

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View Articletitled, Modeling of Rain Drop Erosion in a Multi-MW Wind Turbine

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Topics: Erosion , Modeling , Wind turbines , Blades , Design , Turbines , Engineering simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Horizontal axis wind turbines , Maintenance

The Loading Cycle of a H-Blade Type Vertical Axis Wind Turbine

Joseph Saverin, Stefan Frank

GT 2015; V009T46A002https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42185

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View Articletitled, The Loading Cycle of a H-Blade Type Vertical Axis Wind Turbine

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Topics: Blades , Cycles , Vertical axis wind turbines , Computer simulation , Simulation , Turbines

The Prediction of the Performance and Starting Capability of H-Darrieus Wind Turbines

Longhuan Du, Robert G. Dominy, Arganthaël Berson

GT 2015; V009T46A003https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42221

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View Articletitled, The Prediction of the Performance and Starting Capability of H-Darrieus Wind Turbines

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Topics: Airfoils , Blades , Boundary element methods , Chords (Trusses) , Computational fluid dynamics , Engineering simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Momentum , Reynolds number , Rotors

Wind Power Plant and Power-to-Gas System Coupled With Natural Gas Grid Infrastructure: Techno-Economic Optimization of Operation

Giulio Guandalini, Stefano Campanari

GT 2015; V009T46A004https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42229

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View Articletitled, Wind Power Plant and Power-to-Gas System Coupled With Natural Gas Grid Infrastructure: Techno-Economic Optimization of Operation

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Topics: Natural gas , Optimization , Wind farms , Hydrogen , Storage , Wind , Electric load , Electrolysis , Energy generation , Fuels

Case Study: Dynamic Analysis of a Novel Vertical Axis Wind Turbine

Jeffrey A. Bennett, Shane Coogan, Kenneth B. Lane

GT 2015; V009T46A005https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42240

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View Articletitled, Case Study: Dynamic Analysis of a Novel Vertical Axis Wind Turbine

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Topics: Dynamic analysis , Vertical axis wind turbines , Blades , Wind , Damage , Degrees of freedom , Design , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Dynamic models , Turbines

An Experimental and Numerical Assessment of Airfoil Polars for Use in Darrieus Wind Turbines: Part 1 — Flow Curvature Effects

Alessandro Bianchini, Francesco Balduzzi, John M. Rainbird, Joaquim Peiro, J. Michael R. Graham, Giovanni Ferrara, Lorenzo Ferrari

GT 2015; V009T46A006https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42284

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View Articletitled, An Experimental and Numerical Assessment of Airfoil Polars for Use in Darrieus Wind Turbines: Part 1 — Flow Curvature Effects

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Topics: Airfoils , Flow (Dynamics) , Wind turbines , Blades , Computational fluid dynamics , Vertical axis wind turbines , Chords (Trusses) , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Reynolds number , Rotors

An Experimental and Numerical Assessment of Airfoil Polars for Use in Darrieus Wind Turbines: Part 2 — Post-Stall Data Extrapolation Methods

Alessandro Bianchini, Francesco Balduzzi, John M. Rainbird, Joaquim Peiro, J. Michael R. Graham, Giovanni Ferrara, Lorenzo Ferrari

GT 2015; V009T46A007https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42285

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View Articletitled, An Experimental and Numerical Assessment of Airfoil Polars for Use in Darrieus Wind Turbines: Part 2 — Post-Stall Data Extrapolation Methods

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Topics: Airfoils , Wind turbines , Vertical axis wind turbines , Blades , Computational fluid dynamics , Wind tunnels , Boundary element methods , Chords (Trusses) , Computation , Drag (Fluid dynamics)

Design Considerations of Rotor Cone Angle for Downwind Wind Turbines

Christian Kress, Ndaona Chokani, Reza S. Abhari

GT 2015; V009T46A008https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42335

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View Articletitled, Design Considerations of Rotor Cone Angle for Downwind Wind Turbines

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Topics: Design , Rotors , Wind turbines , Turbines , Torque , Wakes , Blades , Fatigue , Flow (Dynamics) , Stress

Revolutionary Geometries of Mobile Hydrokinetic Turbines for Wind Energy Applications

Kiran Siddappaji, Mark G. Turner

GT 2015; V009T46A009https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42342

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View Articletitled, Revolutionary Geometries of Mobile Hydrokinetic Turbines for Wind Energy Applications

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Topics: Hydraulic turbines , Wind energy , Design , Blades , Geometry , Flow (Dynamics) , Rotors , Turbomachinery , Airfoils , Computational fluid dynamics

Multi-Scale Measurements in Wind Farms in Complex and Flat Terrain

M. Zendehbad, N. Chokani, R. S. Abhari

GT 2015; V009T46A010https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42583

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View Articletitled, Multi-Scale Measurements in Wind Farms in Complex and Flat Terrain

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Topics: Wind farms , Wakes , Wind , Rotors , Turbines , Wind turbines , Energy generation , Flow (Dynamics) , Flow measurement , Reynolds number

Parametric and Comparative Assessment of Navier-Stokes CFD Methodologies for Darrieus Wind Turbine Performance Analysis

Francesco Balduzzi, Alessandro Bianchini, Fabio Antonio Gigante, Giovanni Ferrara, Michele Sergio Campobasso, Lorenzo Ferrari

GT 2015; V009T46A011https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42663

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View Articletitled, Parametric and Comparative Assessment of Navier-Stokes CFD Methodologies for Darrieus Wind Turbine Performance Analysis

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Wind turbines , Blades , Rotors , Simulation , Turbines , Flow (Dynamics) , Wakes , Boundary-value problems , Modeling

Wind Turbine Design Optimization Under Environmental Uncertainty

Marco Caboni, M. Sergio Campobasso, Edmondo Minisci

GT 2015; V009T46A012https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42674

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View Articletitled, Wind Turbine Design Optimization Under Environmental Uncertainty

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Uncertainty , Wind turbines , Rotors , Turbines , Wind velocity , Wind , Accounting , Airfoils

An Experimental Study of the Aerodynamics and Performance of a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine in Confined and Non-Confined Environment

Vincenzo Dossena, Giacomo Persico, Berardo Paradiso, Lorenzo Battisti, Sergio Dell’Anna, Alessandra Brighenti, Enrico Benini

GT 2015; V009T46A013https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42827

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View Articletitled, An Experimental Study of the Aerodynamics and Performance of a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine in Confined and Non-Confined Environment

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Topics: Aerodynamics , Vertical axis wind turbines , Wakes , Thrust , Turbines , Wake turbulence , Wind tunnels , Flow (Dynamics) , Flow measurement , Machinery

Applying Hollow Blades for Small Wind Turbines Operating at High Altitudes

Abolfazl Pourrajabian, Reza Ebrahimi, Masoud Mirzaei, Mehdi Ahmadizadeh, David Wood

GT 2015; V009T46A014https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42848

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View Articletitled, Applying Hollow Blades for Small Wind Turbines Operating at High Altitudes

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Topics: Blades , Wind turbines , Stress , Design , Torque , Algorithms , Centrifugal force , Chords (Trusses) , Density , Euler-Bernoulli beam theory

High Frequency Dynamics of Force Coefficients in VAWT Blades Under Dynamic Stall Condition

Marco Torresi, Elena De Tomaso, Bernardo Fortunato, Sergio Mario Camporeale, Giuseppe Pascazio

GT 2015; V009T46A015https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-42987

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View Articletitled, High Frequency Dynamics of Force Coefficients in VAWT Blades Under Dynamic Stall Condition

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Topics: Blades , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Vertical axis wind turbines , Cycles , Turbulence , Airfoils , Boundary layers , Computational fluid dynamics , Noise (Sound) , Oscillations

The Use of a New Fatigue Tool (ALBdeS) to Analyse the Effects of Vortex Generators on Wind Turbines

Oscar Castro, Matthew Lennie, George Pechlivanoglou, Christian Navid Nayeri, Christian Oliver Paschereit

GT 2015; V009T46A016https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-43198

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View Articletitled, The Use of a New Fatigue Tool (ALBdeS) to Analyse the Effects of Vortex Generators on Wind Turbines

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Topics: Fatigue , Generators , Vortices , Wind turbines , Blades , Damage , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Delays , Drag (Fluid dynamics)

Wake Analysis of a Finite Width Gurney Flap

D. Holst, A. B. Bach, C. N. Nayeri, C. O. Paschereit, G. Pechlivanoglou

GT 2015; V009T46A017https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-43220

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View Articletitled, Wake Analysis of a Finite Width Gurney Flap

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Topics: Wakes , Wind turbines , Blades , Turbines , Wake turbulence , Airfoils , Fluctuations (Physics) , Particulate matter , Principal component analysis , Reynolds number

A Review of Wind Turbine Polar Data and its Effect on Fatigue Loads Simulation Accuracy

Matthew Lennie, Georgios Pechlivanoglou, David Marten, Christian Navid Nayeri, Oliver Paschereit

GT 2015; V009T46A018https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-43249

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View Articletitled, A Review of Wind Turbine Polar Data and its Effect on Fatigue Loads Simulation Accuracy

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Topics: Fatigue , Simulation , Stress , Wind turbines , Blades , Errors , Boundary element methods , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Turbulence , Wind tunnels

Implementation, Optimization and Validation of a Nonlinear Lifting Line Free Vortex Wake Module Within the Wind Turbine Simulation Code QBlade

David Marten, Matthew Lennie, Georgios Pechlivanoglou, Christian Navid Nayeri, Christian Oliver Paschereit

GT 2015; V009T46A019https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-43265

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View Articletitled, Implementation, Optimization and Validation of a Nonlinear Lifting Line Free Vortex Wake Module Within the Wind Turbine Simulation Code QBlade

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Topics: Optimization , Simulation , Vortices , Wakes , Wind turbines , Boundary element methods , Algorithms , Engineering simulation , Momentum , Computational fluid dynamics

Data Analytics Methods for Wind Energy Applications

Yu Ding, Jiong Tang, Jianhua Z. Huang

GT 2015; V009T46A020https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-43286

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View Articletitled, Data Analytics Methods for Wind Energy Applications

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Topics: Wind energy , Wind , Turbines , Design , Reliability , Stress , Wind power forecasting

Utility Scale Wind Turbine Yaw From a Flow Visualization View

Stefan Vey, Henning M. Lang, Christian N. Nayeri, Christian O. Paschereit, Georgios Pechlivanoglou, Guido Weinzierl

GT 2015; V009T46A021https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-43407

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View Articletitled, Utility Scale Wind Turbine Yaw From a Flow Visualization View

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Topics: Flow visualization , Wind turbines , Yaw , Flow (Dynamics) , Stress , Blades , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Turbines , Wind

Aerodynamic Performances and Flow Fields of Pareto Optimal Solutions in an Aerodynamic Design of a Wind-Lens Turbine

Nobuhito Oka, Masato Furukawa, Kazutoyo Yamada, Akihiro Oka, Yasushi Kurokawa

GT 2015; V009T46A022https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-43619

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View Articletitled, Aerodynamic Performances and Flow Fields of Pareto Optimal Solutions in an Aerodynamic Design of a Wind-Lens Turbine

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Topics: Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Lenses (Optics) , Turbines , Wind , Design methodology , Diffusers , Optimization , Wind tunnels , Wind turbines

Error Assessment of Blade Deformation Measurements on a Multi-Megawatt Wind Turbine Based on Digital Image Correlation

Jan Winstroth, Joerg R. Seume

GT 2015; V009T46A023https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-43622

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View Articletitled, Error Assessment of Blade Deformation Measurements on a Multi-Megawatt Wind Turbine Based on Digital Image Correlation

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Topics: Blades , Deformation , Errors , Wind turbines , Rotors , Torsion , Optical measurement , Resolution (Optics) , Testing , Vibration

An Experimental Investigation on the Wake Characteristics and Aeromechanics of Dual-Rotor Wind Turbines

Ahmet Ozbay, Wei Tian, Hui Hu

GT 2015; V009T46A024https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-43805

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View Articletitled, An Experimental Investigation on the Wake Characteristics and Aeromechanics of Dual-Rotor Wind Turbines

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Topics: Rotors , Wakes , Wind turbines , Boundary layers , Stress , Wind , Air flow , Design , Durability , Flow (Dynamics)

An Integrated Approach Using Condition Monitoring and Modeling to Investigate Wind Turbine Gearbox Design

Shuangwen Sheng, Yi Guo

GT 2015; V009T46A025https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-43888

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View Articletitled, An Integrated Approach Using Condition Monitoring and Modeling to Investigate Wind Turbine Gearbox Design

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Topics: Condition monitoring , Design , Mechanical drives , Modeling , Wind turbines , Gears , Vibration , Splines , Turbines , Bearings

Optimization of Two and Three Rotor Savonius Wind Turbine

Ahmed M. Baz, Nabil A. Mahmoud, Ashraf M. Hamed, Khaled M. Youssef

GT 2015; V009T46A026https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-43988

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View Articletitled, Optimization of Two and Three Rotor Savonius Wind Turbine

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Topics: Optimization , Rotors , Savonius wind turbines , Design , Rotation , Torque , Turbines , Flow (Dynamics)

Numerical Modelling of Savonius Wind Turbine With Downstream Baffle

Ahmed M. El Baz, Nabil A. Mahmoud, Ashraf M. Hamed, Ahmed M. El Kholy

GT 2015; V009T46A027https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-43992

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View Articletitled, Numerical Modelling of Savonius Wind Turbine With Downstream Baffle

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Topics: Modeling , Savonius wind turbines , Blades , Turbines , Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Pressure , Torque , Vertical axis wind turbines , Wind turbines

Performance Degradation of Wind Turbine Airfoils due to Dust Contamination: A Comparative Numerical Study

Aya Diab, Moataz Alaa, Ahmed Hossam El-Din, Hassan Salem, Zakaria Ghoneim

GT 2015; V009T46A028https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-44012

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View Articletitled, Performance Degradation of Wind Turbine Airfoils due to Dust Contamination: A Comparative Numerical Study

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Topics: Airfoils , Contamination , Dust , Wind turbines , Particulate matter , Flow (Dynamics) , Sands , Separation (Technology) , Aerodynamics , Blades

Alternate Wind Turbine Blade Planform Design Studies for Low Wind Speeds

Rajesh Kumar V. Gadamsetty, Jaikumar Loganathan, Vasanth Kumar Balaramudu, Ajay Rao

GT 2015; V009T46A029https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-44144

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View Articletitled, Alternate Wind Turbine Blade Planform Design Studies for Low Wind Speeds

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Topics: Blades , Design , Wind turbines , Wind velocity , Design methodology , Wind , Computational fluid dynamics , Lift (Fluid dynamics) , Rotors , Shapes

Numerical Validation of Empirical Formula for Estimating Airfoil Drag Coefficient at Extreme Angles of Attack in Wind Turbine Applications

Jaikumar Loganathan, Srinath Narayanamurthy

GT 2015; V009T46A030https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-44145

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View Articletitled, Numerical Validation of Empirical Formula for Estimating Airfoil Drag Coefficient at Extreme Angles of Attack in Wind Turbine Applications

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Topics: Airfoils , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Wind turbines , Blades , Design , Stress , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer simulation , Emergencies , Geometry

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