A test rig for the identification of rotordynamic coefficients of fluid film bearings /

A test rig and measurement procedure to identify the

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Robison, Lewis Miller, 1968-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1995.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:A test rig and measurement procedure to identify the
and computer system record the dynamic response at a
available fluid supply pressures to 689 kPa (100 psi).
averaged. Bearing stiffness, damping, and inertia force
coefficients are then identified from an impedance matrix in
coefficients follow the same trends as theoretical
coefficients, but compare poorly.
design of the machine. The maximum operating speed of the
distortion. The identified stiffness and damping
elements are described. The test apparatus allows the
exchange of test articles without modifications to the basic
film damper at various journal center static (offset)
frequency of 12,000 samples per second. Test bearing elements
general, the identified damping coefficients correlate well
Impact load excitations in two orthogonal directions bring
journal static operating position and the predicted journal
positions are presented for three levels of impact loads. In
ratio (L/D) of 0.30. The difference between the experimental
rig is 9,000 rpm, with static loads to 4,450 N (1,000 lb) and
rotordynamic coefficients of generic fluid film bearing
static operating position is attributed to localized thermal
tests for a plain journal bearing with a length-to-diameter
the frequency domain. Dynamic tests for an open ends squeeze
the test bearing into dynamic motion, and a data acquisition
time responses are transformed into the frequency domain and
undergo multiple forced dynamic tests, and the corresponding
with theoretical predictions. Also presented are dynamic
Item Description:"Major subject: Mechanical Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:xix, 80 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.