Components of an ORC Cycle
Schematic of an ORC system (R245fa is used here) [...]
Cavitation Problems
Cavitation is not welcome in pumps. One of the most [...]
Axial and Mixed Pump Theory
Axial Pump Unlike the centrifugal pump, the performance [...]
Criteria for Selecting Pumps – Specific Speed
We had a great week last week with our Steam [...]
A Common Debate: Axial or Radial Turbine?
Comparison of efficiency against power output for axial flow [...]
3 Categories and Sources of Vibrations
In view of the large number of blades in any [...]
Sources of Vibration
Vibration excitation can arise from a variety of sources but [...]
Retrofitting – Why Turbine Seals Are Important
Wreckage of 330 MW Turbine-generator from LP rotor burst [...]
Carryover Losses – Steam and Gas Turbines
A number of loss prediction methods exist in turbomachines. Concerning [...]