Date of Award
Summer 2001
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
First Advisor
Gaggioli, Richard A.
Second Advisor
Dunbar, William R.
Third Advisor
Park, Hyunjae
Abstract
Energy conversion equipment is important in all facets of everyday life, on large and small scales. The finite supply of energy in the world, coupled with our ever-increasing usage of it, economically demands that we have well designed systems. Energy conversion systems range from the simple to the highly complex. The dynamic nature of our lifestyles dictate highly varied energy requirements. For these reasons it is difficult to select appropriate system components without the use of sophisticated performance models and optimization schemes. The cornerstone of a good optimization scheme is the modeling of the system components. Performance modeling of centrifugal and axial flow fans is explored in this work. The performance models along with specified system requirements are used in a cost optimization scheme to select a fan.
Recommended Citation
Bowman, Antony J., "Development of An Optimal Fan Selection Procedure Based on Modified Dimensionless Performance Correlations" (2001). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 3988.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/3988