Abstract: Erosion wear is a major problem for hydraulic turbines operating on rivers from the Himalaya Mountains. The runner is the most important energy conversion component but it suffers heavy damage due to direct contact with ...

Abstract: Decarbonization of buildings is an imperative and challenging task. Beyond the common challenges associated with building decarbonization, those in high-density urban areas also face technical challenges due to geographical ...

Abstract: The stability of oil-free high-speed turbo-machinery can be effectively improved by increasing the damping characteristic of the gas foil bearing (GFB). Novel hybrid bump-metal mesh foil bearings (HB-MFBs) have been ...