Interaction between torsional and lateral vibrations in flexible rotor systems with discontinuous friction

In this paper, we analyze the interaction between friction-induced vibrations and self-sustained lateral vibrations caused by a mass-unbalance in an experimental rotor dynamic setup. This study is performed on the level of both numerical and experimental bifurcation analyses. Numerical analyses show that two types of torsional vibrations can appear: friction-induced torsional vibrations and torsional vibrations due to the coupling between torsional and lateral dynamics in the system. Moreover, both the numerical and experimental results show that a higher level of mass-unbalance, which generally increases the lateral vibrations, can have a stabilizing effect on the torsional dynamics, i.e. friction-induced limit cycling can disappear. Both types of analysis provide insight in the fundamental mechanisms causing self-sustained oscillations in rotor systems with flexibility, mass-unbalance and discontinuous friction which support the design of such flexible rotor systems.     

Coupled axial/torsional vibrations of drill-strings by means of non-linear model

In the present work a geometrically non-linear model is presented to study the coupling of axial and torsional vibrations on a drill-string, which is described as a vertical slender beam under axial rotation. It is known that the geometrical non-linearities play an important role in the stiffening of a beam. Here, the geometrical stiffening is analyzed using a non-linear finite element approximation, in which large rotations and non-linear strain-displacements are taken into account. The effect of structural damping is also included in the model. To help to understand these effects comparisons of the present model with linear ones were simulated. The preliminary analysis shows that linear and non-linear models differ considerably after the first periods of stick-slip. The behavior is more evident with the increase of the friction in the lower part of the drill.     

Free torsional vibrations of an elastic cylinder with laminated periodic structure

The theory of torsional vibrations of a circular cylinder, with a periodic variation of elastic constants and density normal to the axis of the cylinder, is developed in terms of Floquet waves. Floquet waves are quasi-periodic waves, whose amplitude profile has the same periodicity as that of the material and repeats with the periodicity of the cell. Using Floquet's theory, the dispersion spectrum is obtained for time-harmonic waves propagating in a laminated cylinder with periodic structure. It is shown that the dispersion spectrum has a band structure, consisting of passing bands and stopping bands. Motion in the case of grazing incidence, and motion at the end of the zones is discussed. It is also shown that as the radius of the cylinder tends to infinity, the torsional waves in a circular cylinder degenerate to SH-waves in laminated plates.     

Stability of forced torsional vibrations of an equipped rod

A model of an equipped elastic rod is considered. In the average sense, this model shows the properties of the one-dimensional Cosserat continuum during longitudinal and torsional motions. Natural and forced torsional vibrations are studied in the case of flow loading. Several conditions for vibration stability and for the end of vibrations are formulated. The following distinctive features of motion are found: each vibration mode has two different shapes and two different frequencies and the onset of the divergence regime is observed when the external loads become more intensive.     

Resonant torsional vibrations: an application to dynamic viscometry

Summary A family of sensors which measure the complex coefficient of dynamic viscosity ( ^*) is discussed. Using a first order approximation to a general viscoelastic fluid, it is shown how these instruments determine ^* for a general linear viscoelastic fluid. The measurement technique employed relates the linear viscous damping and resonant frequency of these instruments in the presence and absence of fluid to ^*. This analysis also provides the inherent limitations of the sensors.

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Resonante Torsionsschwingungen: Eine Anwendung zur Dynamischen Viscometrie

Übersicht Eine Familie von Sensoren wird diskutiert, welche den komplexen Koeffizienten ( ^*) der Viskosität misst. Mit Hilfe einer Approximation erster Ordnung eines allgemeines viskoelastisches Fluid wird gezeigt, wie diese Instrumente verwendet werden können, um ^* für ein allgemeines linear viskoelastisches Fluid zu bestimmen. Die Messtechnik verwendet die Tatsache, daß Resonanzfrequenz und linearviskose Dämpfung der Sensoren abhängig sind vom Fluid, welches sich in der direkten Umgebung des Sensors befindet. Die Analyse, die hier verwendet wird, zeigt Möglichkeiten und Grenzen der Sensoren auf.

     

Radial and torsional vibration characteristics of a rub rotor

The nonlinear dynamics characteristics of a vertical Jeffcott rotor with radial rub-impact are investigated in this paper. Considering the influence of speed whirling, the radial-torsional coupling model of the rub rotor in polar coordinate system is established. With the improved model, the dynamics characteristics of radial vibration, whirl and torsional vibration are analyzed under no rub, full annual rub and partial rub conditions. The radial harmonic frequency is obtained by the harmonic balance method. The torsional vibration has the harmonic frequency component similar to the radial vibration. The new harmonic frequency is useful to help diagnose the occurrence of rub fault. A reasonable explanation of backward whirl instability is presented in this paper. With development of partial rub, the backward whirl will occur. When the backward whirling frequency is near the natural frequency, the instability is observed. The numerical method gives the quantitative results and reveals the backward whirl instability process of rub.     

Coupled bending and torsional vibration of nonsymmetrical axially loaded thin-walled Bernoulli–Euler beams

The dynamic transfer matrix is formulated for a straight uniform and axially loaded thin-walled Bernoulli–Euler beam element whose elastic and inertia axes are not coincident by directly solving the governing differential equations of motion of the beam element. Bernoulli–Euler beam theory is used, and the cross section of the beam does not have any symmetrical axes. The bending vibrations in two perpendicular directions are coupled with torsional vibration and the effect of warping stiffness is included. The dynamic transfer matrix method is used for calculation of exact natural frequencies and mode shapes of the nonsymmetrical thin-walled beams. Numerical results are given for a specific example of thin-walled beam under a variety of end conditions, and exact numerical solutions are tabulated for natural frequencies and solutions calculated by the other method are also tabulated for comparison. The effects of axial force and warping stiffness are also discussed.     

Nonlinear dynamics of a Jeffcott rotor with torsional deformations and rotor-stator contact

The dynamics of a modified Jeffcott rotor is studied, including rotor torsional deformation and rotor-stator contact. Conditions are studied under which the rotor undergoes either forward synchronous whirling or self-excited backward whirling motions with continuous stator contact. For forward whirling, the effect on the response is investigated for two commonly used rotor-stator friction models, namely, the simple Coulomb friction and a generalized Coulomb law with cubic dependence on the relative slip velocity. For cases with and without the rotor torsional degree of freedom, analytical estimates and numerical bifurcation analyses are used to map out regions in the space of drive speed and a friction parameter, where rotor-stator contact exists. The nature of the bifurcations in which stability is lost are highlighted. For forward synchronous whirling fold, Hopf, lift-off, and period-doubling bifurcations are encountered. Additionally, for backward whirling, regions of transitions from pure sticking to stick-slip oscillations are numerically delineated.     

Parametric vibrations of beam with crack

Summary The paper presents a mathematical model of transverse vibrations of a Bernoulli-Euler beam with a closing crack. In damaged cross-sections of the beam there were applied elastic elements of flexibility calculated on the basis of the laws of fracture mechanics. Making use of the elaborated model, an analysis of the effect of magnitude and position of the crack upon the basic instability area of the beam was carried out.

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Parametrische Schwingungen eines Balkens mit Riß

Übersicht Es wird ein mathematisches Modell für die Biegeschwingungen eines Euler-Bernoulli-Balkens mit schließendem Riß vorgestellt. Geschädigte Balkenteile werden ersetzt durch elastische Elemente mit einer Nachgiebigkeit, die nach den Gesetzen der Bruchmechanik berechnet wird. Mit diesem Modell wird der Einfluß von Rißposition und-größe auf den wesentlichen Instabilitätsbereich der Balkenschwingungen untersucht.

     

Coupled seismic vibrations of a pipeline in an infinite elastic medium

The exact solution of the problem of coupled seismic vibrations of an underground pipeline and an infinite elasticmediumis given. A method dramatically simplifying the solution of the exterior problem for themedium is proposed on the basis of the established theorem on the separation of the boundary conditions for the wave potentials on the surface of the cylinder. The obtained results permit improving the incorrect consideration of the problem accepted in the literature.     

An investigation on lateral and torsional coupled vibrations of high power density PMSM rotor caused by electromagnetic excitation

Electromagnetic excitation in high power density permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs) due to eccentricity is a significant concern in industry; however, the treatment of lateral and torsional coupled vibrations caused by electromagnetic excitation is rarely addressed, yet it is very important for evaluating the stability of dynamic rotor vibrations. This study focuses on an analytical method for analyzing the stability of coupled lateral/torsional vibrations in rotor systems caused by electromagnetic excitation in a PMSM. An electromechanically coupled lateral/torsional dynamic model of a PMSM Jeffcott rotor is derived using a Lagrange–Maxwell approach. Equilibrium stability was analyzed using a linearized matrix of the equation describing the system. The stability criteria of coupled torsional–lateral motions are provided, and the influences of the electromagnetic and mechanical parameters on mechanical vibration stability and nonlinear behavior were investigated. These results provide better understanding of the nonlinear response of an eccentric PMSM rotor system and are beneficial for controlling and diagnosing eccentricity.     

Natural vibrations of rectangular plates with a through crack

Summary The paper presents a finite element model of the rectangular plate with a through crack. The crack occurring in the plate is nonpropagating and open. It was assumed that the crack changes only the stiffness of the plate, whereas the mass is unchanged. The method of the formation of the stiffness matrix of a finite element for the rectangular, cracked plate is presented. The effects of the crack location and its length on the changes of the eigenfrequencies of the simply supported and cantilever plate are studied. The results of numerical computations are compared with results of theoretical and experimental data presented in the literature.

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Eigenschwingungen von rechteckigen Platten mit Transverslriß

Übersicht Der Beitrag präsentiert ein Finite-Element-Modell einer rechteckigen Platte mit Transverslriß. Der Riß pflanzt sich nicht fort und bleibt offen. Es wird angenommen, daß der Riß nur die Steifigkeit der Platte verändert, wogegen die Masse konstant bleibt. Eine Methode zur Aufstellung der Steifigkeitsmatrix für ein finites Element der rechteckigen Platte wird vorgestellt. Der Einfluß der Lage des Risses und der Rißlänge auf die Eigenschwingungen der einfach gestützten und freitragenden Platte wird untersucht. Abschließend erfolgt ein Vergleich der numerischen Berechnungen mit den Ergebnissen von theoretischen und experimentellen Literaturdaten.

     

Reduction of subsynchronous vibrations in a single-disk rotor using an active magnetic damper

Rotor instabilities in turbomachinery often manifest themselves as a re-excitation of the first rotor critical speed resulting in lateral rotor vibrations at a frequency below the rotor operating frequency. Considerable work exists in the literature involving the analysis of destabilizing mechanisms and passive solutions for reducing subsynchronous vibrations. The authors propose here a novel active control solution utilizing active magnetic bearing (AMB) technology in conjunction with conventional support bearings. The AMB is utilized as an active magnetic damper (AMD) at rotor locations inboard of conventional support bearings. Presented here are initial proof-of-concept experimental results using an AMD for vibration control of subsynchronous rotor vibrations in a high-speed single-disk laboratory rotor. The study shows that subsynchronous vibrations are reducible with an AMD and up to a 93% reduction in the amplitude of subsynchronous vibrations is demonstrated. The study also shows that the AMD can significantly increase synchronous vibration response (up to 218% in one case) by increasing system stiffness and pushing a critical speed closer to an operating speed. The overall results from this work demonstrate that reduction in subsynchronous response is feasible and that full rotor dynamic analysis and design is critical for the successful application of this approach.