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William J. Gooding

Engineering · Purdue University West Lafayette

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Mid career · publishing since 2016
Turbomachinery Performance and OptimizationFluid Dynamics and Turbulent FlowsHeat Transfer MechanismsRefrigeration and Air Conditioning TechnologiesAerodynamics and Fluid Dynamics Research

Publications

12

Citations

52

Est. group size

—

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

10

Publishing since 2016

Research summary
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William J. Gooding studies the internal flow behavior of centrifugal compressors, a type of turbomachine used to compress gases such as in jet engines and industrial equipment. His work focuses on measuring and modeling unsteady (time-varying) flow patterns inside compressor components like vaned diffusers, using techniques such as laser Doppler velocimetry (a method for measuring fluid velocity with lasers). This research helps engineers better predict and design compressor performance and mechanical stability.

Centrifugal compressor aerodynamicsTurbomachinery flow measurementUnsteady and turbulent flow analysisCompressor mechanical stability and rotor dynamicsAdditive manufacturing for turbomachinery research

Publication output has been irregular over the last decade, with a cluster of activity in 2019-2020 followed by sparse, roughly annual outputs through 2025.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 0.4/year recently
17182019: 4 publications4192020: 4 publications4202021: 1 publication2122232024: 1 publication242025: 1 publication2526
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • Journal of Turbomachinery×3
  • The Aeronautical Journal×1
  • Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power×1
  • INDIGO (University of Illinois at Chicago)×1
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Last updated Jul 20, 2026.

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