Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESP) are multi-stage centrifugal pumps used in the petroleum industry. Due to the high efficiency and adaptability, ESPs are widely employed in offshore oil wells. Viscous fluid pumping can result in degradation of ESP performance. Improving the efficiency and maintaining the performance of ESPs are of great significance to efficient oil production. […]

Testing prototype of a multistage subsea pump to obtain the performance curves and vibration response. The performance will be evaluated in multiphase flow conditions. The current test rig is capable of testing 200 mm impellers with 250 HP power input at 3600 rpm. The pump performance will be evaluated for two fluids (water and air) […]

The Terry Turbine project is sponsored by IAE Japan and Sandia National Labs. The project is related to the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear power plant disaster which occurred in Japan in March 2011. After the tsunami flooded the power station, the plant lost power and the ability to control the nuclear reactor core. One of the cooling […]