The modelling, prediction, and experimental evaluation of gear pump meshing pressures with particular reference to aero-engine fuel pumps

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering

Volumn 220, Issue 5, 2006, Pages 365-379

  Eaton, M ^a   Keogh, P S ^b   Edge, K A ^b  

^a Goodrich Engine Control Systems   (United Kingdom)

^b University of Bath   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Cavitation; Flow continuity; Flow visualization; Gear pump

Indexed keywords

AIRCRAFT ENGINES; AIRCRAFT FUELS; CAVITATION; FLOW VISUALIZATION; FUEL PUMPS; GEAR TEETH; VAPOR PRESSURE;

CONTINUITY EQUATIONS; FLOW CONTINUITY; MESHING PRESSURES; PRESSURE TRANSIENTS;

GEAR PUMPS;

EID: 34247147560     PISSN: 09596518     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/09596518JSCE183     Document Type: Article

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