Rotordynamics Design

Rotordynamic Analysis and Design

The Rotor Bearing Solutions International capability to perform practical rotordynamic analyses and design includes:

  • Critical Speed Maps – including multi-shaft systems and bearing dynamic properties
  • Campbell Diagrams – including gyroscopic effects
  • Unbalance Response Analysis – amplification factors and phase angles including multi-shaft systems and multiple unbalance configurations
  • Stability Assessments – cross coupled effects including full tilting pad bearing non-synchronous and synchronous reductions, seal cross coupling effects, bearing damping, substructure effects
  • Torsional Critical Speeds – including coupling effects and modal damping
  • Torsional Transient Analysis – with modal analysis of components and applied torques
  • Geared Systems – including multiple shafts, full gear stiffness model, shaft bearings
  • Variable Frequency Drives – electrical and magnetic modeling for torsional excitation
  • Rotating Machinery Balancing – advanced balancing methods
  • Supporting Structures – detailed finite element analysis coupled to rotordynamic models
  • Non-linear Coupled Lateral, Torsional, and Axial Analyses – including flexible multimass rotors, non-linear fixed geometry and tilting pad bearing models, squeeze film dampers, supporting structures
  • Custom Rotordynamic Software – various special analysis software needs can be developed for particular needs and the software provided to the end user with a manual
  • New, Advanced Rotordynamic Software – New, innovative rotordynamics software for industrial use is under development.

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