Paper Awards July 18, 2024

2024 Best Paper Award, Structures & Dynamics Committee, ASME IGTI (June 2024)

San Andrés, L., Duran-Castillo, A., Jauregui, J., de Santiago, O. and Lubell, D., 2023, Measurement of Temperature and Load Versus Bearing Displacement in a Thrust Foil Bearing: Differences Between Light Load and High Load Operation, ASME Paper GT2023-103154.

2023 Best Paper Award, Structures & Dynamics Committee, ASME IGTI (June 2023)

San Andrés, L., and Alcantar, A., 2022, “Effect of Reduced Oil Flow Rate on the Static and Dynamic Performance of a Tilting Pad Journal Bearing Running in Both Flooded and Evacuated Conditions,” ASME GT2022-81839

2022 Best Paper Award, Structures & Dynamics Committee, ASME IGTI (June 2022)

San Andrés, L., Toner, J., and Alcantar, A., 2021, “Measurements to Quantify the Effect of a Reduced Flow Rate on the Performance of a Tilting Pad Journal Bearing (LBP) With Flooded”, ASME GT2021-58771.

2019 Best Paper Award, Structures & Dynamics Committee, ASME IGTI (June 2019)

San Andrés, L., Koo, B., and Jeung, S-H, 2019, “Experimental Force Coefficients for Two Sealed Ends Squeeze Film Dampers (Piston Rings and O-rings): An Assessment of Their Similarities and Differences”, ASME GT2018-76224.

2018 Best Paper Award, Structures & Dynamics Committee, ASME IGTI (June 2018)

San Andrés, L., and Lu, X., 2017, “Leakage. Drag Power and Rotordynamics Force Coefficients of an Air in Oil (Wet) Annular Seal, ASME GT2017-63254

2017 Best Paper Award, Structures & Dynamics Committee, ASME IGTI (June 2017)

San Andrés, L., Childs, D., and Phillips, S., 2016, “A Water Lubricated Hybrid Thrust Bearing: Measurements and Predictions of Static Load Performance,” ASME GT2016-56349

2014 Outstanding Paper 9^th IFToMM International Conference on Rotordynamics, Milan, Italy

San Andrés, L., Jeung, S.-H, and Bradley, G., 2014, “Dynamic Forced Performance of Short Length Open-Ends Squeeze Film Damper with End Grooves.” (1/198 papers)

2012 Best Paper Award, Microturbines, Turbochargers, & Small Turbomachines Committee, ASME IGTI (June 2013)

San Andrés, L.., Barbarie, V., Bhattacharya, A., and Gjika, K., 2012, “On the Effect of Thermal Energy Transport to the Performance of (Semi) Floating Ring Bearing Systems for Automotive Turbochargers,” ASME J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power, vol. 134 (October), 102507 [ASME paper GT2012-68074]

2012 Best Paper Award, Structures & Dynamics Committee, ASME IGTI (June 2013)

Ryu, K., and San Andrés, L., 2012, ”Effect of Cooling Flow on The Operation of a Hot Rotor-Gas Foil Bearing System,” ASME J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power, vol. 134 (October), 102511 [ASME paper GT2012-68074]

2011 BEST Rotordynamics Paper Award – 2012 IGTI Structures and Dynamics Committee

San Andrés, L., and Delgado, A., “A Novel Bulk-Flow Model for Improved Predictions of Force Coefficients in Grooved Oil Seals Operating Eccentrically,” ASME J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power, vol. 134 (May), 022509 [ASME Paper GT2011-45274].

2010 Best Paper Award for ASME Journal of Tribology (2011 IJTC Conference, LA)

Kim, T. H., and San Andrés, L., 2010, ^“Thermohydrodynamic Model Predictions and Performance Measurements of Bump-Type Foil Bearing for Oil-Free Turboshaft Engines in Rotorcraft Propulsion Systems,” ASME Journal of Tribology, Vol. 132(January), p. 011701

2008 BEST Rotordynamics Paper Award – IGTI Structures and Dynamics Committee

Kim, T. H., and San Andrés, L., 2009, “Effect of Side End Pressurization on the Dynamic Performance of Gas Foil Bearings – A Model Anchored to Test Data,” ASME Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, 131(1), pp. 012501. ( ASME Paper GT2008-50571)

Editor’s Choice – Tribology & Lubrication Technology, June 2007, pp. 40-50.
De Santiago, O., and L., San Andrés, 2007, “Experimental Identification of Bearing Dynamic Force Coefficients in a Flexible Rotor – Further Developments,” Tribology Transactions, v. 50(1), p. 114-126.

2005 BEST Rotordynamics Paper Award – IGTI Structures and Dynamics Committee

Rubio, D., and L. San Andrés, 2007, “Structural Stiffness, Dry-Friction Coefficient and Equivalent Viscous Damping in a Bump-Type Foil Gas Bearing,” ASME Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, 129, pp. 494-502. (ASME Paper GT 2005-68384)

2003 Best Rotordynamics Paper Award (IGTI, Structures & Dynamics Committee

Wilde, D.A., and San Andrés, L., 2006, “Experimental Response of Simple Gas Hybrid Bearings for Oil-Free Turbomachinery,” ASME Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, 128, pp. 626-633. (ASME Paper No. GT 2003-38833)