Closure to “Discussions of ‘A Digital Computer Program for the General Axially Symmetric Thin-Shell Problem’” (1964, ASME J. Appl. Mech., 31, pp. 154–155)

1964 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 155-155
Author(s):  
W. K. Sepetoski ◽  
C. E. Pearson ◽  
I. W. Dingwell ◽  
A. W. Adkins
Keyword(s):  
Computer Program ◽  
Digital Computer ◽  
Thin Shell ◽  
Axially Symmetric

A Digital Computer Program for the General Axially Symmetric Thin-Shell Problem

1962 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 655-661 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. K. Sepetoski ◽  
C. E. Pearson ◽  
I. W. Dingwell ◽  
A. W. Adkins
Keyword(s):  
Computer Program ◽  
Thin Shell ◽  
Thin Shells ◽  
Axially Symmetric ◽  
Shells Of Revolution ◽  
Computational Accuracy ◽  
Symmetric Loading ◽  
Shell Geometry ◽  
General Computer Program ◽  
General Computer

This paper describes the development of a general computer program to handle arbitrary thin shells of revolution subject to radially symmetric loading or temperature variation. An elimination method is used to solve the set of difference equations obtained from the basic differential equations; a feature of the method is that “edge effect” difficulties that can arise with conventional differential-equation routines are avoided. The program is quite flexible and permits discontinuities in shell geometry or loading. The results of applying the program to several classical problems of known solution are given. These results permit the examination of computational accuracy for varying boundary conditions and mesh sizes. Finally, some program solutions of unconventional problems are presented.

A Digital Computer Program for Processing Turbine-Generator Acceptance Test Data

1962 ◽  
Vol 84 (3) ◽  
pp. 295-304 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. A. Maneatis ◽  
W. H. Barr
Keyword(s):  
Thermodynamic Properties ◽  
Computer Program ◽  
Steam Turbine ◽  
Test Data ◽  
Digital Computer ◽  
Heat Rate ◽  
Acceptance Test ◽  
Turbine Generator

This paper describes a digital computer program which processes rapidly all of the data taken during a steam turbine-generator acceptance test. Specifically, it determines all thermodynamic properties of steam and water, computes corrected test heat rate, and finally develops a contract heat rate for purposes of comparison with manufacturer’s guarantees. The application of this program on two 330-megawatt units is discussed. The thinking leading to certain key decisions involving the ultimate approach taken is presented for the benefit of those contemplating a similar effort.

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