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What Exactly is a Mixed-Flow Turbomachine?

A review of the literature on mixed-flow turbomachinery reveals a surprising variation in the ways engineers use the term ‘mixed-flow turbomachine’. In particular, two...

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The Engineering Behind Podracers | Turbomachinery blog

Authors note:  While I have the utmost respect for die-hard Star Wars fans, I must confess that growing up, Episode I was my favorite....

Coupled Digital Engineering Solutions in Podracing: More Bang for your Republic Credits! |

Authors note:  While I have the utmost respect for die-hard Star Wars fans, I must confess that growing up, Episode I was my favorite....

Modifying Gas Turbines to Burn Hydrogen Fuel

Hydrogen fuel and renewable energy are becoming increasingly relevant in the gas turbine industry as the world shifts towards decarbonization. Hydrogen fuel, in particular,...

Modifying Gas Turbines for Hydrogen | Turbomachinery blog

Hydrogen fuel and renewable energy are becoming increasingly relevant in the gas turbine industry as the world shifts towards decarbonization. Hydrogen fuel, in particular,...

An Overview of Brayton Cycles

The open Brayton cycle is commonly used in gas turbine engines for power generation, aircraft propulsion, and industrial processes. The Brayton cycle, named after...

Drones Among Us!

– Look! Up in the sky! – It’s a Bird! – It’s a Plane! – No! It’s… Oh it’s drones again… If you hear a...

A Comparison of Different Rocket Engine Cycles Throughout the Years

Introduction Throughout history, humans have had an insatiable desire to understand the world around them, including the stars. The science of rocketry has been developing...

Choosing the Best Environmental Control System When Designing an Aircraft

As human beings, we are very vulnerable to environmental conditions, especially those in the stratosphere. Unlike cockroaches (which seem oddly equipped for pretty much...

Stage Number Selection in Axial Aircraft Turbines

Choosing the number of stages during the development of axial turbines is one of the most controversial design tasks because it has many options...

Fluid Swirl in Radial Channels of Turbomachines

Theoretical overviewIn pumps, compressors, gas turbines, and powertrains with rotating parts, there are typically cavities between the spinning rotor and the fixed stator elements....

An Introduction to Pipe Diffusers in Centrifugal Compressors

A pipe diffuser is a special type of radial vane diffuser and is widely used in centrifugal compressors of gas turbine engines. Employing pipe...

Aircraft Engine Oil Supply Systems

It is no secret that one of the key issues in aircraft engine building is the choice of bearing units. Depending on the type,...

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