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The Use of the Wind Tunnel in Connection With Aircraft-Design Problems

Th. von Kármán, Clark B. Millikan
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. February 1934, 56(2): 151–166.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4019682
Published Online: February 10, 2023
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Topics: Aircraft, Design, Wind tunnels, Reynolds number, Turbulence, Airfoils, Flight, Boundary layers, Drag (Fluid dynamics), Flow (Dynamics)
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Performance Characteristics of a Mechanically Induced Draft, Counterflow, Packed Cooling Tower

A. L. London, W. E. Mason, L. M. K. Boelter
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. January 1940, 62(1): 41–50.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4021332
Published Online: February 10, 2023
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Topics: Cooling towers, Performance characterization, Water, Convection, Electrical conductance, Packing (Shipments), Packings (Cushioning), Shapes, Diffusion (Physics), Heat
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Cavitation Characteristics of Centrifugal Pumps Described by Similarity Considerations

G. F. Wislicenus, R. M. Watson, I. J. Karassik
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. January 1939, 61(1): 17–24.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4020923
Published Online: February 10, 2023
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Topics: Cavitation, Centrifugal pumps, Machinery, Hydraulic pumps, Performance characterization, Turbines
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Performance Characteristics of Dye Jigs

W. B. Heinz
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. August 1940, 62(6): 535–540.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4021566
Published Online: February 10, 2023
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Topics: Jigs and fixtures, Performance characterization, Textiles, Tension, Engines, Motors
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Closure to “Discussion of ‘Performance Characteristics of Dye Jigs’” (1940, Trans. ASME, 62, p. 540)

W. B. Heinz
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Closures
J. Fluids Eng. August 1940, 62(6): 540–541.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4021568
Published Online: February 10, 2023
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Topics: Performance characterization
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Discussion: “Performance Characteristics of Dye Jigs” (Heinz, W. B., 1940, Trans. ASME, 62, pp. 535–540)

J. D. Robertson
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Discussions
J. Fluids Eng. August 1940, 62(6): 540.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4021567
Published Online: February 10, 2023
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Topics: Jigs and fixtures, Performance characterization
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Discussion: “Some Performance Characteristics of Deep-Well Turbine Pumps” (Folsom, R. G., 1941, Trans. ASME, 63, pp. 245–247)

J. W. Daily
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Discussions
J. Fluids Eng. April 1941, 63(3): 248.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4019392
Published Online: December 22, 2022
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Topics: Performance characterization, Pumps, Turbines
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Some Performance Characteristics of Deep-Well Turbine Pumps

R. G. Folsom
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. April 1941, 63(3): 245–247.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4019391
Published Online: December 22, 2022
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Topics: Performance characterization, Pumps, Turbines, Impellers, Propellers
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Discussion: “Some Performance Characteristics of Deep-Well Turbine Pumps” (Folsom, R. G., 1941, Trans. ASME, 63, pp. 245–247)

J. M. Hait
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Discussions
J. Fluids Eng. April 1941, 63(3): 248.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4019393
Published Online: December 22, 2022
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Topics: Performance characterization, Pumps, Turbines
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Closure to “Discussions of ‘Some Performance Characteristics of Deep-Well Turbine Pumps’” (1941, Trans. ASME, 63, pp. 248–249)

R. G. Folsom
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Closures
J. Fluids Eng. April 1941, 63(3): 249–250.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4019395
Published Online: December 22, 2022
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Topics: Performance characterization, Turbines
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Discussion: “Some Performance Characteristics of Deep-Well Turbine Pumps” (Folsom, R. G., 1941, Trans. ASME, 63, pp. 245–247)

M. Mull
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Discussions
J. Fluids Eng. April 1941, 63(3): 248–249.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4019394
Published Online: December 22, 2022
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Topics: Performance characterization, Pumps, Turbines
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The Influence of Viscosity on Centrifugal-Pump Performance

Arthur T. Ippen
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. November 1946, 68(8): 823–838.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4018617
Published Online: December 14, 2022
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Topics: Centrifugal pumps, Viscosity, Pumps, Design, Disks, Performance characterization, Reynolds number, Testing performance, Theoretical analysis, Warfare
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The Supply of Air to Coal-Fired Steam Locomotives

R. A. Sherman, W. H. Browne, R. B. Engdahl
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. July 1946, 68(5): 467–478.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4018510
Published Online: December 14, 2022
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Topics: Coal, Locomotives, Steam, Combustion, Fuels, Boilers, Cylinders, Design, Engines, Exhaust systems
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Dimethyl-Silicone-Polymer Fluids and Their Performance Characteristics in Unilaterally Loaded Journal Bearings

J. E. Brophy, R. O. Militz, W. A. Zisman
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. May 1946, 68(4): 355–360.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4018482
Published Online: December 14, 2022
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Topics: Fluids, Journal bearings, Performance characterization, Polymers, Silicones, Bearings, Machinery, Cast iron, Copper, Steel
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Dimethyl-Silicone-Polymer Fluids and Their Performance Characteristics in Hydraulic Systems

V. G. Fitzsimmons, D. L. Pickett, R. O. Militz, W. A. Zisman
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. May 1946, 68(4): 361–369.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4018483
Published Online: December 14, 2022
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Topics: Fluids, Hydraulic drive systems, Performance characterization, Polymers, Silicones, Steel, Gear pumps, Metals, Pumps, Bronze
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Investigation of Blade Characteristics: Performance and Efficiency of Turbine and Axial-Flow Compressor Stages

J. R. Weske
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. July 1944, 66(5): 413–418.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4018050
Published Online: December 14, 2022
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Topics: Axial flow, Blades, Compressors, Turbines, Airfoils, Flow (Dynamics), Form drag, Performance characterization, Rotating blades, Wheels
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Optimum Compression Ratios for a High-Speed Diesel Engine

W. P. Green
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. August 1945, 67(6): 471–474.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4018299
Published Online: December 14, 2022
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Topics: Compression, Diesel engines, Corporate average fuel economy, Cylinders, Fuel efficiency, Pressure, Combustion, Engines, Ignition, Performance characterization
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Jet Propulsion and Rockets for Assisted Take-Off

M. J. Zucrow
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. April 1946, 68(3): 177–188.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4018425
Published Online: December 14, 2022
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Topics: Jet propulsion, Rockets, Engines, Combustion, Fuels, Motors, Aircraft, Chemical reactions, Gases, Jets
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Rotary-Pump Theory

W. E. Wilson
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. May 1946, 68(4): 371–384.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4018484
Published Online: December 14, 2022
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Topics: Pumps, Torque, Dimensions, Fluids, Motors, Design, Displacement, Gear pumps, Oils, Performance characterization
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Closure to “Discussion of ‘Performance Characteristics of Tight White-Oak Laminated-Stave and Solid-Stave Barrels’” (1948, Trans. ASME, 70, p. 551)

R. S. Kurtenacker, D. L. Patrick
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Closures
J. Fluids Eng. July 1948, 70(5): 551.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4017795
Published Online: December 6, 2022
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Topics: Performance characterization