Abstract: Abstract. Radial pumps and compressors are used in various engineering applications, including rocket turbopumps, automotive turbochargers, and refrigeration systems. Several physical effects, including viscous losses, ...

Abstract: A stability control device (SCD) is a passive inlet cover treatment that can be applied to high suction performance inducers. Significant improvements in stability have been observed when an inducer operates with an SCD, ...

Abstract: A competition for teams of three students using a prototype multi-user computer-aided design (MUCAD) tool was held to investigate various hypotheses regarding the performance of teams in such a setting. By comparing models ...