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Proceedings Papers

Blade Surface Pressure Measurements on a Low Pressure Rise Axial Flow Fan

Johannes Rohwer, Sybrand J. van der Spuy, Theodor W. von Backström, Francois G. Louw
Proc. ASME. GT2020, Volume 1: Aircraft Engine; Fans and Blowers, V001T10A001, September 21–25, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: GT2020-14204
https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2020-14204
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Topics: Axial flow, Blades, Condensers (steam plant), Pressure, Pressure measurement
Journal Articles

Performance Testing of an Axial Flow Fan Designed for Air-Cooled Heat Exchanger Applications

Michael B. Wilkinson, Sybrand J. van der Spuy, Theodor W. von Backström
Journal: Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. May 2019, 141(5): 051007.
Paper No: GTP-18-1362
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041010
Published Online: December 7, 2018
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Topics: Blades, Computational fluid dynamics, Design, Flow (Dynamics), Pressure, Heat exchangers, Axial flow, Clearances (Engineering), Flat plates, Test facilities
Proceedings Papers

Performance Testing of an Axial Flow Fan Designed for Air-Cooled Heat Exchanger Applications

Michael B. Wilkinson, Johan van der Spuy, Theodor W. von Backström
Proc. ASME. GT2018, Volume 1: Aircraft Engine; Fans and Blowers; Marine, V001T09A005, June 11–15, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: GT2018-75964
https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2018-75964
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Topics: Axial flow, Heat exchangers, Testing performance, Computational fluid dynamics, Blades, Pressure, Flow (Dynamics), Test facilities, Actuators, Clearances (Engineering)
Proceedings Papers

The Design of a Large Diameter Axial Flow Fan for Air-Cooled Heat Exchanger Applications

Michael B. Wilkinson, Johan van der Spuy, Theodor W. von Backström
Proc. ASME. GT2017, Volume 1: Aircraft Engine; Fans and Blowers; Marine; Honors and Awards, V001T09A002, June 26–30, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: GT2017-63331
https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2017-63331
View Paper titled, The Design of a Large Diameter Axial Flow Fan for Air-Cooled Heat Exchanger Applications
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Topics: Axial flow, Design, Heat exchangers, Flow (Dynamics), Actuators, Disks, Pressure, Fans, Airfoils, Blades
Proceedings Papers

A Comparison of Actuator Disc Models for Axial Flow Fans in Large Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers

Michael B. Wilkinson, Francois G. Louw, Sybrand J. van der Spuy, Theodor W. von Backström
Proc. ASME. GT2016, Volume 1: Aircraft Engine; Fans and Blowers; Marine, V001T09A003, June 13–17, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: GT2016-56491
https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2016-56491
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Topics: Actuators, Axial flow, Disks, Fans, Heat exchangers, Flow (Dynamics), Design, Blades, Computer simulation, Momentum
Proceedings Papers

Multi-Disciplinary Optimization of a Mixed-Flow Compressor Impeller

Olaf H. F. Diener, Sybrand J. van der Spuy, Theodor W. von Backström, Thomas Hildebrandt
Proc. ASME. GT2016, Volume 8: Microturbines, Turbochargers and Small Turbomachines; Steam Turbines, V008T23A021, June 13–17, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: GT2016-57008
https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2016-57008
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Topics: Compressor impellers, Flow (Dynamics), Optimization, Design, Impellers, Stress, Artificial neural networks, Surges, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Compressors
Proceedings Papers

Experimental Investigation of the Blade Surface Pressure Distribution in an Axial Flow Fan for a Range of Flow Rates

Francois G. Louw, Theodor W. von Backström, Sybrand J. van der Spuy
Proc. ASME. GT2015, Volume 1: Aircraft Engine; Fans and Blowers; Marine, V001T09A014, June 15–19, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: GT2015-43620
https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2015-43620
View Paper titled, Experimental Investigation of the Blade Surface Pressure Distribution in an Axial Flow Fan for a Range of Flow Rates
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Topics: Axial flow, Blades, Flow (Dynamics), Pressure, Computer simulation, Computational fluid dynamics, Design, Engineers, Errors, Fans
Proceedings Papers

A Comparison of the Streamline Throughflow and Streamline Curvature Methods for Axial Turbomachinery

Anthony J. Gannon, Theodor W. von Backström
Proc. ASME. GT1998, Volume 1: Turbomachinery, V001T01A016, June 2–5, 1998
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: 98-GT-048
https://doi.org/10.1115/98-GT-048
View Paper titled, A Comparison of the Streamline Throughflow and Streamline Curvature Methods for Axial Turbomachinery
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Topics: Actuators, Angular momentum, Annulus, Axial flow, Compressible flow, Compressors, Computers, Disks, Entropy, Flow (Dynamics)
Proceedings Papers

Radially and Circumferentially Oriented Vortices in Axial Flow Compressors

Andrew Gill, Theodor W. von Backström, Thomas M. Harms
Proc. ASME. FEDSM2014, Volume 1B, Symposia: Fluid Machinery; Fluid-Structure Interaction and Flow-Induced Noise in Industrial Applications; Flow Applications in Aerospace; Flow Manipulation and Active Control: Theory, Experiments and Implementation; Multiscale Methods for Multiphase Flow; Noninvasive Measurements in Single and Multiphase Flows, V01BT10A007, August 3–7, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: FEDSM2014-21129
https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2014-21129
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Topics: Axial flow, Compressors, Vortices, Flow (Dynamics), Blades, Accidents, Energy dissipation, Turbines, Cycles, Gas turbines
Proceedings Papers

Investigation of the Flow Field in the Vicinity of an Axial Flow Fan During Low Flow Rates

Francois G. Louw, Theodor W. von Backström, Sybrand J. van der Spuy
Proc. ASME. GT2014, Volume 1A: Aircraft Engine; Fans and Blowers, V01AT10A016, June 16–20, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: GT2014-25927
https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2014-25927
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Topics: Axial flow, Flow (Dynamics), Computer simulation, Design, Vortices, Cooling, Fans, Heat exchangers, Numerical analysis, Radial flow
Journal Articles

Flow Fields in an Axial Flow Compressor During Four-Quadrant Operation

Andrew Gill, Theodor W. Von Backström, Thomas M. Harms
Journal: Journal of Turbomachinery
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Turbomach. June 2014, 136(6): 061007.
Paper No: TURBO-13-1157
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025594
Published Online: November 15, 2013
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Topics: Blades, Flow (Dynamics), Rotation, Rotors, Stators, Compressors
Proceedings Papers

Flow Fields in an Axial Flow Compressor During Four-Quadrant Operation

Andrew Gill, Theodor W. von Backström, Thomas M. Harms, Dwain Dunn
Proc. ASME. GT2013, Volume 6A: Turbomachinery, V06AT35A024, June 3–7, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: GT2013-95028
https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2013-95028
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Topics: Axial flow, Flow (Dynamics), Compressors, Accidents, Computational fluid dynamics, Cycles, Entropy, Gas turbines, Helium, Pressure
Proceedings Papers

The Design of an Axial Flow Fan for Application in Large Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers

Francois G. Louw, Phillipe R. P. Bruneau, Theodor W. von Backström, Sybrand J. van der Spuy
Proc. ASME. GT2012, Volume 3: Cycle Innovations; Education; Electric Power; Fans and Blowers; Industrial and Cogeneration, 771-785, June 11–15, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: GT2012-69733
https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2012-69733
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Topics: Axial flow, Design, Heat exchangers, Fans, Flow (Dynamics), Cooling, Pressure, Airfoils, Design methodology, Engineering prototypes
Journal Articles

High Temperature Thermal Energy Storage Utilizing Metallic Phase Change Materials and Metallic Heat Transfer Fluids

Johannes P. Kotzé, Theodor W. von Backström, Paul J. Erens
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovations
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2013, 135(3): 035001.
Paper No: SOL-12-1025
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023485
Published Online: May 14, 2013
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Topics: Heat transfer, Storage, Thermal energy storage, Boilers, Phase change materials, Heat exchangers, Design
Journal Articles

Flow Through a Solar Chimney Power Plant Collector-to-Chimney Transition Section

Carl F. Kirstein, Theodor W. von Backström
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2006, 128(3): 312–317.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2210502
Published Online: January 27, 2006
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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics, Flow (Dynamics), Inlet guide vanes, Power stations, Pressure, Solar energy, Turbines, Electrohydrodynamics, Geometry
Journal Articles

A Unified Correlation for Slip Factor in Centrifugal Impellers

Theodor W. von Backström
Journal: Journal of Turbomachinery
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Turbomach. January 2006, 128(1): 1–10.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2101853
Published Online: August 10, 2005
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Topics: Blades, Eddies (Fluid dynamics), Impellers, Rotors