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Fenwick, James R.

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Analysis Of Vibrations Of A Reed

Report presents theoretical study of vibrations of plug caps placed over outer ends of some hollow turbine blades to prevent circulation through hollow cores of blades.

Chang, Yi M.

Improved Coupled Fluid/Structural Dynamical Model

Improved algorithm developed for simulation of coupled motions of fluids and structures. Minimum requirement for correct simulation of damping is forces and velocities at interface compatible in models of structure and fluid at each time step. Improved algorithm, conforms to this requirement, involves fluid-transient model, structural modal/transient model, and an algebraic impedance/coupling subalgorithm. Use of this algorithm greatly improves computational stability.

Fenwick, James R.

Correlation Analysis Of Vibration Data From Rotary Pumps

Correlation technique represents vibration data from rotary pumps in compact form convenient for storage in data base. Analysis determines coefficients of Fourier series representing typical response of pump for one revolution of pump shaft. Changes in harmonic spectrum of pump indicates changes in performance caused by internal wear, rubbing of seals, and the like.

Fenwick, James R.