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Proceedings Papers

Effect of Rotational Speed on the Average Flow Field at the Pump/Turbine Interface of an Automotive Torque Converter

M. Hotho, M. R. Gruber, R. D. Flack, G. T. Gillies
Proc. ASME. IMECE2001, Fluid Power Systems and Technology, 49-56, November 11–16, 2001
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2001/FPST-25006
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/FPST-25006
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Topics: Flow (Dynamics), Pump turbines, Torque converters, Blades, Pumps, Turbines, Shells, Internal flow, Laser velocimetry, Reynolds number
Proceedings Papers

Flow Characteristics in the Volute and Tongue Region of a Centrifugal Pump

R. B. Brownell, Jr., R. D. Flack, Jr.
Proc. ASME. GT1984, Volume 1: Turbomachinery, V001T01A026, June 4–7, 1984
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: 84-GT-82
https://doi.org/10.1115/84-GT-82
View Paper titled, Flow Characteristics in the Volute and Tongue Region of a Centrifugal Pump
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Topics: Centrifugal pumps, Flow (Dynamics), Impellers, Pressure, Separation (Technology), Blades, Design, Photography, Pumps
Proceedings Papers

Flow Visualization of Secondary Flows in Three Curved Ducts

G. M. Sanz, R. D. Flack
Proc. ASME. GT1986, Volume 1: Turbomachinery, V001T01A063, June 8–12, 1986
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: 86-GT-166
https://doi.org/10.1115/86-GT-166
View Paper titled, Flow Visualization of Secondary Flows in Three Curved Ducts
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Topics: Ducts, Flow (Dynamics), Flow visualization, Cross section (Physics), Pressure, Stress, Centrifugal force, Corners (Structural elements), Curved walls, Flow measurement
Proceedings Papers

Two Dimensional Flow Analysis of a Laboratory Centrifugal Pump

S. M. Miner, R. D. Flack, P. E. Allaire
Proc. ASME. GT1990, Volume 1: Turbomachinery, V001T01A018, June 11–14, 1990
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: 90-GT-050
https://doi.org/10.1115/90-GT-050
View Paper titled, Two Dimensional Flow Analysis of a Laboratory Centrifugal Pump
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Topics: Centrifugal pumps, Flow (Dynamics), Impellers, Design, Pumps, Finite element analysis, Lasers, Rotation, Steady state, Velocimeters
Proceedings Papers

Pressure Distributions in a Single and Two Versions of a Double Volute of a Centrifugal Pump

W. de Ojeda, R. D. Flack, S. M. Miner
Proc. ASME. GT1992, Volume 1: Turbomachinery, V001T01A011, June 1–4, 1992
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: 92-GT-020
https://doi.org/10.1115/92-GT-020
View Paper titled, Pressure Distributions in a Single and Two Versions of a Double Volute of a Centrifugal Pump
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Topics: Centrifugal pumps, Pressure, Flow (Dynamics), Design, Impellers, Geometry, Pressure drop, Pressure measurement, Thrust
Proceedings Papers

Potential Flow Analysis of the Forces on a Laboratory Centrifugal Pump Impeller

S. M. Miner, R. D. Flack, P. Trevisan
Proc. ASME. GT1992, Volume 1: Turbomachinery, V001T01A095, June 1–4, 1992
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: 92-GT-285
https://doi.org/10.1115/92-GT-285
View Paper titled, Potential Flow Analysis of the Forces on a Laboratory Centrifugal Pump Impeller
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Topics: Centrifugal pumps, Flow (Dynamics), Impellers, Design, Pressure, Blades, Finite element analysis, Rotation, Simulation, Steady state
Proceedings Papers

Magnetic Thrust Bearing Operation and Industrial Pump Application

P. E. Allaire, E. H. Maslen, D. W. Lewis, R. D. Flack
Proc. ASME. GT1994, Volume 5: Manufacturing Materials and Metallurgy; Ceramics; Structures and Dynamics; Controls, Diagnostics and Instrumentation; Education; General, V005T14A003, June 13–16, 1994
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: 94-GT-038
https://doi.org/10.1115/94-GT-038
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Topics: Pumps, Thrust bearings, Actuators, Bearings, Magnetic bearings, Circuits, Design, Engines, Feedback, Fluid films
Proceedings Papers

Laser Velocimeter Measurements in the Pump of an Automotive Torque Converter: Part I — Average Measurements

J. K. Gruver, R. D. Flack, K. Brun
Proc. ASME. GT1994, Volume 1: Turbomachinery, V001T01A016, June 13–16, 1994
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: 94-GT-047
https://doi.org/10.1115/94-GT-047
View Paper titled, Laser Velocimeter Measurements in the Pump of an Automotive Torque Converter: Part I — Average Measurements
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Topics: Lasers, Pumps, Torque converters, Velocimeters, Flow (Dynamics), Centrifugal pumps, Torque, Separation (Technology), Shaft angle encoders, Turbines
Proceedings Papers

Laser Velocimeter Measurements in the Pump of an Automotive Torque Converter: Part II — Unsteady Measurements

K. Brun, R. D. Flack, J. K. Gruver
Proc. ASME. GT1994, Volume 1: Turbomachinery, V001T01A017, June 13–16, 1994
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: 94-GT-048
https://doi.org/10.1115/94-GT-048
View Paper titled, Laser Velocimeter Measurements in the Pump of an Automotive Torque Converter: Part II — Unsteady Measurements
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Topics: Lasers, Pumps, Torque converters, Velocimeters, Flow (Dynamics), Turbines, Fluctuations (Physics), Stators, Blades, Data acquisition
Journal Articles

A Multiple Harmonic Open-Loop Controller for Hydro/Aerodynamic Force Measurements in Rotating Machinery Using Magnetic Bearings

D. O. Baun, Project Engineer,, E. H. Maslen, Associate Professor,, C. R. Knospe, Associate Professor,, R. D. Flack, Professor,
Journal: Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2002, 124(4): 827–834.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1473159
Published Online: September 24, 2002
View Article titled, A Multiple Harmonic Open-Loop Controller for Hydro/Aerodynamic Force Measurements in Rotating Machinery Using Magnetic Bearings
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Topics: Control equipment, Fluid-dynamic forces, Magnetic bearings, Rotors, Machinery, Vibration, Aerodynamics, Signals, Whirls
Journal Articles

Flexible Bearing Supports, Using Experimental Data

J. A. Vázquez, L. E. Barrett, R. D. Flack
Journal: Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. April 2002, 124(2): 369–374.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1426085
Published Online: March 26, 2002
View Article titled, Flexible Bearing Supports, Using Experimental Data
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Topics: Bearings, Rotors, Stability, Transfer functions, Stiffness, Polynomials, Damping
Journal Articles

A Plexiglas Research Pump With Calibrated Magnetic Bearings/Load Cells for Radial and Axial Hydraulic Force Measurement

D. O. Baun, R. D. Flack
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. March 1999, 121(1): 126–132.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2821992
Published Online: March 1, 1999
View Article titled, A Plexiglas Research Pump With Calibrated Magnetic Bearings/Load Cells for Radial and Axial Hydraulic Force Measurement
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Topics: Force measurement, Magnetic bearings, Pumps, Stress, Flow (Dynamics), Bearings, Design, Impellers, Thrust, Calibration
Journal Articles

Laser Velocimeter Measurements in the Turbine of an Automotive Torque Converter: Part I—Average Measurements

K. Brun, R. D. Flack
Journal: Journal of Turbomachinery
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Turbomach. July 1997, 119(3): 646–654.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2841170
Published Online: July 1, 1997
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Topics: Lasers, Torque converters, Turbines, Velocimeters, Flow (Dynamics), Blades, Pumps, Shaft angle encoders, Corners (Structural elements), Energy dissipation
Journal Articles

Laser Velocimeter Measurements in the Turbine of an Automotive Torque Converter: Part II—Unsteady Measurements

K. Brun, R. D. Flack
Journal: Journal of Turbomachinery
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Turbomach. July 1997, 119(3): 655–662.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2841171
Published Online: July 1, 1997
View Article titled, Laser Velocimeter Measurements in the Turbine of an Automotive Torque Converter: Part II—Unsteady Measurements
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Topics: Lasers, Torque converters, Turbines, Velocimeters, Fluctuations (Physics), Pumps, Blades, Flow (Dynamics), Torque, Data acquisition
Journal Articles

Magnetic Thrust Bearing Operation and Industrial Pump Application

P. E. Allaire, E. H. Maslen, D. W. Lewis, R. D. Flack
Journal: Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. January 1997, 119(1): 168–173.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2815543
Published Online: January 1, 1997
View Article titled, Magnetic Thrust Bearing Operation and Industrial Pump Application
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Topics: Pumps, Thrust bearings, Bearings, Actuators, Magnetic bearings, Circuits, Design, Engines, Feedback, Fluid films
Journal Articles

Laser Velocimeter Measurements in the Pump of an Automotive Torque Converter: Part I—Average Measurements

J. K. Gruver, R. D. Flack, K. Brun
Journal: Journal of Turbomachinery
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Turbomach. July 1996, 118(3): 562–569.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2836703
Published Online: July 1, 1996
View Article titled, Laser Velocimeter Measurements in the Pump of an Automotive Torque Converter: Part I—Average Measurements
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Topics: Lasers, Pumps, Torque converters, Velocimeters, Flow (Dynamics), Centrifugal pumps, Torque, Separation (Technology), Shaft angle encoders, Turbines
Journal Articles

Laser Velocimeter Measurements in the Pump of an Automotive Torque Converter: Part II—Unsteady Measurements

K. Brun, R. D. Flack, J. K. Gruver
Journal: Journal of Turbomachinery
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Turbomach. July 1996, 118(3): 570–577.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2836704
Published Online: July 1, 1996
View Article titled, Laser Velocimeter Measurements in the Pump of an Automotive Torque Converter: Part II—Unsteady Measurements
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Topics: Lasers, Pumps, Torque converters, Velocimeters, Turbines, Flow (Dynamics), Fluctuations (Physics), Stators, Blades, Data acquisition
Journal Articles

Laser Velocimeter Measurements in a Centrifugal Pump With a Synchronously Orbiting Impeller

R. J. Beaudoin, S. M. Miner, R. D. Flack
Journal: Journal of Turbomachinery
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Turbomach. April 1992, 114(2): 340–349.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2929148
Published Online: April 1, 1992
View Article titled, Laser Velocimeter Measurements in a Centrifugal Pump With a Synchronously Orbiting Impeller
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Topics: Centrifugal pumps, Impellers, Lasers, Velocimeters, Blades, Flow (Dynamics), Design, Pumps, Flux (Metallurgy), Momentum
Journal Articles

Turbulence Measurements in a Centrifugal Pump With a Synchronously Orbiting Impeller

R. D. Flack, S. M. Miner, R. J. Beaudoin
Journal: Journal of Turbomachinery
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Turbomach. April 1992, 114(2): 350–358.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2929149
Published Online: April 1, 1992
View Article titled, Turbulence Measurements in a Centrifugal Pump With a Synchronously Orbiting Impeller
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Topics: Centrifugal pumps, Impellers, Turbulence, Flow (Dynamics), Stress, Blades, Design, Lasers, Pumps, Velocimeters
Journal Articles

Closure to “Discussion of ‘Turbulence Measurements in a Centrifugal Pump With a Synchronously Orbiting Impeller’” (1992, ASME J. Turbomach., 114, pp. 358–359)

R. D. Flack, S. M. Miner, R. J. Beaudoin
Journal: Journal of Turbomachinery
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Discussions
J. Turbomach. April 1992, 114(2): 359.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2929151
Published Online: April 1, 1992
View Article titled, Closure to “Discussion of ‘Turbulence Measurements in a Centrifugal Pump With a Synchronously Orbiting Impeller’” (1992, ASME J. Turbomach., 114, pp. 358–359)
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Topics: Centrifugal pumps, Turbulence