A new method of representing a second order tensor, the tensor glyph, is used to present the Reynolds stresses found in turbulent flow. Various glyph types discussed in the literature are analyzed, and a glyph suitable for ...

An array of small, lightweight acoustic sources was investigated to determine how such an arrangement of sources would acoustically interact with a duct similar to that of a turbofan engine inlet. The sources were cylindrically ...

This thesis discusses the experimental modal analysis work done on a reciprocating Freon compressor. The primary goal of this work was to aid in the development of a dynamic finite element model for the compressor. The ...

The friction and wear of injection molded Poly(ether ether ketone) (PEEK) and Poly(ether imide) (PEI), PEEK/PEI blends with the weight compositions of 50/50 %, 70/30 %, and 85/15 %, with and without short carbon fibers ...

In this thesis an analysis is developed to predict the leakage and dynamic characteristics for circumferentially grooved turbulent annular seals used in turbopumps. The flow in the groove is modelled using turbulent shear ...

Active control of noise and vibration has been previously demonstrated in finite and infinite systems undergoing single and multiple-frequency excitations. Control of broadband noise and vibration has also been reported, ...