Carnegie Mellon University
Jerry H. Griffin, Professor, Mechanical Engineering
1)
“A Consortium Approach to Torsional Vibration,”
in Proceedings of the ‘97 Propellers/Shafting Symposium, Virginia Beach,
VA, September 1997, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, pp. 25-1–25-6.(with
W-T.Wu)
Abstract :This paper discusses a Torsional Vibration Consortium (TVC) and software it developed for computing the torsional vibratory response of drive trains.
2) “ The GUIde Consortium: Government, Universities, and Industry Working Together to Develop New Technologies,” Proceedings of the 1995 International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Congress and Exposition, Houston, TX (with S.M. Richardson).
Abstract: The GUIde Consortium, a joint government, university, and industrial program to fund research in turbornachinery bladed disk forced response, is described. The development of the Consortium was prompted by the fact that excessive vibration of bladed disks in fans,compressors, and turbines is an industry-wide problem that impacts turbine engine development and reliability. This paper describes the forces behind the development of the Consortium, its structure, including the costs and benefits to each of the participating organizations, and a reflection of the lessons learned from the open interaction between the GUIde members. Finally,the future of the organization is discussed with a look at the evolution of the program to face the changes in technical and financial priorities within the industry.