Volume 129 Issue 4 | J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power

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Technical Papers

Gas Turbines: CFD Modeling and Simulation

Buoyancy-Induced Flow in Open Rotating Cavities

J. Michael Owen, Hans Abrahamsson, Klas Lindblad

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 893–900. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2719260

Abstract

View articletitled, Buoyancy-Induced Flow in Open Rotating Cavities

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Topics: Cavities , Cooling , Disks , Flow (Dynamics) , Computational fluid dynamics , Buoyancy , Computation , Heat transfer , Temperature , Turbulence

Gas Turbines: Coal, Biomass, and Alternative Fuels

Rotary Kiln Slow Pyrolysis for Syngas and Char Production From Biomass and Waste—Part I: Working Envelope of the Reactor

Francesco Fantozzi, Simone Colantoni, Pietro Bartocci, Umberto Desideri

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 901–907. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2720521

Abstract

View articletitled, Rotary Kiln Slow Pyrolysis for Syngas and Char Production From Biomass and Waste—Part I: Working Envelope of the Reactor

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Topics: Biomass , Kilns , Pyrolysis , Rotary kilns , Syngas , Density , Flow (Dynamics) , Screws , Wood chips , Conveyor systems

Rotary Kiln Slow Pyrolysis for Syngas and Char Production From Biomass and Waste — Part II: Introducing Product Yields in the Energy Balance

Francesco Fantozzi, Simone Colantoni, Pietro Bartocci, Umberto Desideri

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 908–913. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2720539

Abstract

View articletitled, Rotary Kiln Slow Pyrolysis for Syngas and Char Production From Biomass and Waste — Part II: Introducing Product Yields in the Energy Balance

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Topics: Biomass , Energy budget (Physics) , Pyrolysis , Rotary kilns , Syngas , Kilns , Temperature

Gas Turbines: Combustion and Fuels

Liquid Fuel Combustion Using Heat Recirculation Through Annular Porous Media

E. Ryan Newburn, Ajay K. Agrawal

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 914–919. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2719259

Abstract

View articletitled, Liquid Fuel Combustion Using Heat Recirculation Through Annular Porous Media

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Topics: Combustion , Combustion chambers , Emissions , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Heat , Heat losses , Nitrogen oxides , Porous materials , Temperature

Numerical Simulation of Liquid Jet Atomization Including Turbulence Effects

Huu P. Trinh, C. P. Chen, M. S. Balasubramanyam

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 920–928. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2747253

Abstract

View articletitled, Numerical Simulation of Liquid Jet Atomization Including Turbulence Effects

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Computer simulation , Drops , Nozzles , Sprays , Turbulence , Simulation , Flow (Dynamics)

Analysis of Combustion Induced Vortex Breakdown Driven Flame Flashback in a Premix Burner With Cylindrical Mixing Zone

F. Kiesewetter, M. Konle, T. Sattelmayer

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 929–936. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2747259

Abstract

View articletitled, Analysis of Combustion Induced Vortex Breakdown Driven Flame Flashback in a Premix Burner With Cylindrical Mixing Zone

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Topics: Bubbles , Combustion , Flames , Flow (Dynamics) , Vortices , Vorticity , Turbulence , Heat , Torque , Chemistry

Ignition of Lean Methane-Based Fuel Blends at Gas Turbine Pressures

Eric L. Petersen, Joel M. Hall, Schuyler D. Smith, Jaap de Vries, Anthony R. Amadio, Mark W. Crofton

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 937–944. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2720543

Abstract

View articletitled, Ignition of Lean Methane-Based Fuel Blends at Gas Turbine Pressures

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Topics: Fuels , Ignition , Methane , Temperature , Ignition delay

Nonlinear Breakup Model for a Liquid Sheet Emanating From a Pressure-Swirl Atomizer

Ashraf A. Ibrahim, Milind A. Jog

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 945–953. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2747263

Abstract

View articletitled, Nonlinear Breakup Model for a Liquid Sheet Emanating From a Pressure-Swirl Atomizer

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Internal flow , Pressure , Sprays , Two-phase flow , Discharge coefficient , Film thickness , Fluids , Fuels

Nonlinear Flame Transfer Function Characteristics in a Swirl-Stabilized Combustor

Benjamin D. Bellows, Mohan K. Bobba, Jerry M. Seitzman, Tim Lieuwen

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 954–961. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2720545

Abstract

View articletitled, Nonlinear Flame Transfer Function Characteristics in a Swirl-Stabilized Combustor

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Topics: Flames , Oscillations , Transfer functions , Combustion chambers

Gas Turbines: Controls, Diagnostics, and Instrumentation

Integrated in-Flight Fault Detection and Accommodation: A Model-Based Study

Randal T. Rausch, Kai F. Goebel, Neil H. Eklund, Brent J. Brunell

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 962–969. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2720517

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View articletitled, Integrated in-Flight Fault Detection and Accommodation: A Model-Based Study

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Topics: Compressors , Engines , Flight , Safety , High pressure (Physics) , Flaw detection , Simulation , Sensors

The Use of Probabilistic Reasoning to Improve Least Squares Based Gas Path Diagnostics

C. Romessis, Ph. Kamboukos, K. Mathioudakis

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 970–976. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2436548

Abstract

View articletitled, The Use of Probabilistic Reasoning to Improve Least Squares Based Gas Path Diagnostics

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Topics: Engines , Fault diagnosis , Density , Probability

A Generalized Fault Classification for Gas Turbine Diagnostics at Steady States and Transients

Igor Loboda, Sergiy Yepifanov, Yakov Feldshteyn

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 977–985. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2719261

Abstract

View articletitled, A Generalized Fault Classification for Gas Turbine Diagnostics at Steady States and Transients

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Topics: Gas turbines , Steady state , Transients (Dynamics) , Artificial neural networks , Errors , Probability

Integration of On-Line and Off-Line Diagnostic Algorithms for Aircraft Engine Health Management

Takahisa Kobayashi, Donald L. Simon

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 986–993. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2747640

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View articletitled, Integration of On-Line and Off-Line Diagnostic Algorithms for Aircraft Engine Health Management

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Topics: Aircraft engines , Algorithms , Engines , Flaw detection , Sensors , Kalman filters , Flight

Gas Turbines: Cycle Innovations

Cycle Optimization and Combustion Analysis in a Low- $N O_{x}$ Micro-Gas Turbine

Maria Cristina Cameretti, Fabrizio Reale, Raffaele Tuccillo

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 994–1003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2718232

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View articletitled, Cycle Optimization and Combustion Analysis in a Low-<math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mrow xmlns=""><mi mathvariant="normal">N</mi><msub><mi mathvariant="normal">O</mi><mtext>x</mtext></msub></mrow></math> Micro-Gas Turbine

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Topics: Combustion , Combustion chambers , Computational fluid dynamics , Cycles , Exhaust gas recirculation , Exhaust systems , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Optimization , Oxygen

Gas Turbines: Industrial and Cogeneration

Combined First and Second-Law Analysis of Gas Turbine Cogeneration System With Inlet Air Cooling and Evaporative Aftercooling of the Compressor Discharge

A. Khaliq, K. Choudhary

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 1004–1011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2747257

Abstract

View articletitled, Combined First and Second-Law Analysis of Gas Turbine Cogeneration System With Inlet Air Cooling and Evaporative Aftercooling of the Compressor Discharge

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Compressors , Cooling , Cycles , Exergy , Gas turbines , Heat , Heat exchangers , Pressure , Temperature

Gas Turbines: Microturbines and Small Turbomachinery

Transient Modeling of the NETL Hybrid Fuel Cell/Gas Turbine Facility and Experimental Validation

Mario L. Ferrari, Eric Liese, David Tucker, Larry Lawson, Alberto Traverso, Aristide F. Massardo

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 1012–1019. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2747265

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View articletitled, Transient Modeling of the NETL Hybrid Fuel Cell/Gas Turbine Facility and Experimental Validation

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Topics: Compressors , Fuel cells , Gas turbines , Stress , Transients (Dynamics) , Turbines , Temperature , Combustion chambers , Solid oxide fuel cells , Flow (Dynamics)

Gas Turbines: Structures and Dynamics

Rotordynamic Performance of Flexure Pivot Hydrostatic Gas Bearings for Oil-Free Turbomachinery

Xuehua Zhu, Luis San Andrés

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 1020–1027. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2720518

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View articletitled, Rotordynamic Performance of Flexure Pivot Hydrostatic Gas Bearings for Oil-Free Turbomachinery

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Topics: Bearings , Damping , Gas bearings , Hydrostatics , Rotors , Stiffness , Turbomachinery , Pressure , Bending (Stress)

The Lomakin Effect in Annular Gas Seals Under Choked Flow Conditions

Mihai Arghir, Cyril Defaye, Jean Frêne

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 1028–1034. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2434344

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View articletitled, The Lomakin Effect in Annular Gas Seals Under Choked Flow Conditions

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Mach number , Pressure , Channel flow , Friction , Compressible flow

A Virtual Tool for Prediction of Turbocharger Nonlinear Dynamic Response: Validation Against Test Data

Luis San Andrés, Juan Carlos Rivadeneira, Kostandin Gjika, Christopher Groves, Gerry LaRue

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 1035–1046. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2436573

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View articletitled, A Virtual Tool for Prediction of Turbocharger Nonlinear Dynamic Response: Validation Against Test Data

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Topics: Bearings , Compressors , Lubricants , Rotors , Turbines , Turbochargers , Viscosity , Temperature , Pressure , Dynamic response

A New Bump-Type Foil Bearing Structure Analytical Model

Sébastien Le Lez, Mihaï Arghir, Jean Frene

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 1047–1057. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2747638

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View articletitled, A New Bump-Type Foil Bearing Structure Analytical Model

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Topics: Bearings , Foil bearings , Stiffness , Stress , Friction , Finite element analysis , Strips , Springs

Dynamics of Multistage Bladed Disks Systems

Denis Laxalde, Jean-Pierre Lombard, Fabrice Thouverez

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 1058–1064. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2747641

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View articletitled, Dynamics of Multistage Bladed Disks Systems

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Topics: Compressors , Disks , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Modal analysis , Excitation , Engines , Degrees of freedom , Finite element model , Gas turbines , Finite element analysis

Internal Combustion Engines

Supersonic Virtual Valve Design for Numerical Simulation of a Large-Bore Natural Gas Engine

Gi-Heon Kim, Allan Kirkpatrick, Charles Mitchell

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 1065–1071. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2747251

Abstract

View articletitled, Supersonic Virtual Valve Design for Numerical Simulation of a Large-Bore Natural Gas Engine

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Topics: Design , Fuels , Valves , Nozzles , Engines , Pistons , Flow (Dynamics)

A Study on Fluidized Bed-Type Particulate Filter for Diesel Engines

Sung-Sub Kee, Ali Mohammadi, Takuji Ishiyama, Takaaki Kakuta

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 1072–1078. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2747255

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View articletitled, A Study on Fluidized Bed-Type Particulate Filter for Diesel Engines

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Topics: Diesel engines , Filters , Filtration , Fluidized beds , Particulate matter , Pressure drop , Smoke , Diffusion (Physics)

Study of Multimode Combustion System With Gasoline Direct Injection

Zhi Wang, Jian-Xin Wang, Shi-Jin Shuai, Yan-Jun Wang, Guo-Hong Tian, Xin-Liang An

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 1079–1087. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2718221

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View articletitled, Study of Multimode Combustion System With Gasoline Direct Injection

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Topics: Combustion , Emissions , Fuels , Gasoline , Homogeneous charge compression ignition engines , Ignition , Engines , Cylinders , Stress , Compression

Friction Reduction by Piston Ring Pack Modifications of a Lean-Burn Four-Stroke Natural Gas Engine: Experimental Results

Kris Quillen, Rudolf H. Stanglmaier, Luke Moughon, Rosalind Takata, Victor Wong, Ed Reinbold, Rick Donahue

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 1088–1094. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2719262

Abstract

View articletitled, Friction Reduction by Piston Ring Pack Modifications of a Lean-Burn Four-Stroke Natural Gas Engine: Experimental Results

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Topics: Engines , Friction , Piston rings , Cylinders , Gas engines

Numerical and Experimental Analysis of the Intake Flow in a High Performance Four-Stroke Motorcycle Engine: Influence of the Two-Equation Turbulence Models

Angelo Algieri, Sergio Bova, Carmine De Bartolo, Alessandra Nigro

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 1095–1105. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2719265

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View articletitled, Numerical and Experimental Analysis of the Intake Flow in a High Performance Four-Stroke Motorcycle Engine: Influence of the Two-Equation Turbulence Models

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Topics: Cylinders , Engines , Flow (Dynamics) , Turbulence , Motorcycles

Power Engineering

The Maximum Power Operating Point for a Combustion-Driven Thermoelectric Converter With Heat Recirculation

Richard B. Peterson

J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2007, 129(4): 1106–1113. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2747261

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View articletitled, The Maximum Power Operating Point for a Combustion-Driven Thermoelectric Converter With Heat Recirculation

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Topics: Combustion , Combustion chambers , Heat , Heat conduction , Heat exchangers , Temperature , Thermoelectric coolers , System efficiency , Operating temperature , Exhaust systems