Engineering topics
Publications and source records attributed to Szabo, Roland J..
Closed-form equation approximates principal traveling-wave sinusoidal components of fluctuations of pressure in volute of centrifugal pump. Equation incorporated into Blade Vane Interaction Code (BVIC) computer program, which produces estimates for various pump speeds and various locations in volute. Intended use of BVIC in analysis of undesired interactions between pressure field and pump structure.
Theory and computer codes developed for use in analyzing propagation of sinusoidal components of fluctuations of pressure (acoustic waves) through fluid in diffuser and in volute or discharge duct of centrifugal pump. Reflections from impedance mismatches taken into account. Such analysis of propagation and resultant fluctuations of pressure important part of analysis of fluid-borne contributions to stresses on volute housing, volute liner, and/or discharge duct.