GEG4624

Rotodynamic machines

(ENG)

R Beebe

6 points + 52 lecture hours and 26 tutorial and laboratory hours + Full-year + Gippsland + Prerequisites: GEG3743, GEG3763

Synopsis: Pumps and fans. Similarity and dimensional analysis. Compressors, gas turbines, steam turbines, water turbines. Hydrodynamic bearings and alignment. Condition monitoring to detect internal deterioration and predict maintenance requirements. Measurement of pressure, flow, temperature for performance monitoring. Measurement of shaft and casing vibration, severity assessment and analysis. Wear debris and visual inspection methods. Flexible rotors and field balancing. Blading vibration.

Assessment: Examinations: 40% + Laboratories, problem and research assignments: 60%