Application of CFD Analysis for Rotating Machinery—Part I: Hydrodynamic, Hydrostatic Bearings and Squeeze Film Damper

2005 ◽  
Vol 127 (2) ◽  
pp. 445-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zenglin Guo ◽  
Toshio Hirano ◽  
R. Gordon Kirk
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Method ◽  
Reasonable Agreement ◽  
Pressure Field ◽  
Squeeze Film ◽  
Cfd Analysis ◽  
Complex Flow ◽  
Static And Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Squeeze Film Damper ◽  
Squeeze Film Dampers ◽  
Machinery Part

The traditional method for bearing and damper analysis usually involves a development of rather complicated numerical calculation programs that may just focus on a simplified and specific physical model. The application of the general CFD codes may make this analysis available and effective where complex flow geometries are involved or when more detailed solutions are needed. In this study, CFX-TASCflow is employed to simulate various fixed geometry fluid-film bearing and damper designs. Some of the capabilities in CFX-TASCflow are applied to simulate the pressure field and calculate the static and dynamic characteristics of hydrodynamic, hydrostatic, and hybrid bearings as well as squeeze film dampers. The comparison between the CFD analysis and current computer programs used in industry has been made. The results show reasonable agreement in general. Some of the possible reasons for the differences are discussed. It leaves room for further investigation and improvement on the methods of computation.

Application of CFD Analysis for Rotating Machinery: Part 1 — Hydrodynamic, Hydrostatic Bearings and Squeeze Film Damper

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zenglin Guo ◽  
Toshio Hirano ◽  
R. Gordon Kirk
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Method ◽  
Reasonable Agreement ◽  
Pressure Field ◽  
Squeeze Film ◽  
Cfd Analysis ◽  
Complex Flow ◽  
Static And Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Squeeze Film Damper ◽  
Squeeze Film Dampers ◽  
Machinery Part

The traditional method for bearing and damper analysis usually involves a development of rather complicated numerical calculation programs that may just focus on a simplified and specific physical model. The application of the general CFD codes may make this analysis available and effective where complex flow geometries are involved or when more detailed solutions are needed. In this study, CFX-TASCflow is employed to simulate various fixed geometry fluid-film bearing and damper designs. Some of the capabilities in CFX-TASCflow are applied to simulate the pressure field and calculate the static and dynamic characteristics of hydrodynamic, hydrostatic and hybrid bearings as well as squeeze film dampers. The comparison between the CFD analysis and current computer programs used in industry has been made. The results show reasonable agreement in general. Some of possible reasons for the differences are discussed. It leaves room for further investigation and improvement on the methods of computation.

Evaluation of Rayleigh–Plesset Equation Based Cavitation Models for Squeeze Film Dampers

2009 ◽  
Vol 131 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jérôme Gehannin ◽  
Mihai Arghir ◽  
Olivier Bonneau
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Surface Tension ◽  
Incompressible Fluid ◽  
Pressure Field ◽  
Momentum Equation ◽  
External Pressure ◽  
Squeeze Film ◽  
Cavitation Model ◽  
Squeeze Film Damper ◽  
Squeeze Film Dampers

This work is intended to evaluate a cavitation model based on the complete Rayleigh–Plesset (RP) equation for use in squeeze film damper calculations. The RP equation governs the variation in the radius of the cavitation bubbles at rest, surrounded by an infinite incompressible fluid and subjected to an external pressure. This equation is obtained from the momentum equation and it takes into account the ensemble of the phenomena related to the dynamics of the bubbles (surface tension, damping, and inertia). All the terms in the RP equation will be taken into account in the present work plus a dilatation viscosity introduced by Someya in 2003. Numerical results will be compared with experimental data obtained by Adiletta and Pietra in 2006. The results underline the influence of the effects contained in the RP equation on the pressure field.

Evaluation of Rayleigh Plesset-Based Cavitation Models for Squeeze Film Dampers

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Je´roˆme Gehannin ◽  
Mihai Arghir ◽  
Olivier Bonneau
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Surface Tension ◽  
Incompressible Fluid ◽  
Pressure Field ◽  
Momentum Equation ◽  
External Pressure ◽  
Squeeze Film ◽  
Cavitation Model ◽  
Squeeze Film Damper ◽  
Squeeze Film Dampers

This work is intended to evaluate a cavitation model based on the complete Rayleigh Plesset (RP) equation for use in squeeze film damper (SFD) calculations. The RP equation governs the variation of the radius of the cavitation bubbles at rest, surrounded by an infinite incompressible fluid and subject to an external pressure. This equation is obtained from the momentum equation and it takes into account the ensemble of the phenomena related to the dynamics of the bubbles (surface tension, damping, inertia). All the terms in the RP equation will be taken into account in the present work. Numerical results will be compared with experimental data obtained by Adiletta and Pietra [1]. The results then underline the influence of the effects contained in the RP equation on the pressure field.

scholarly journals A computational fluid dynamics investigation of the segmented integral squeeze film damper

2019 ◽  
Vol 254 ◽  
pp. 08005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petr Ferfecki ◽  
Jaroslav Zapoměl ◽  
Marek Gebauer ◽  
Václav Polreich ◽  
Jiří Křenek
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Squeeze Film ◽  
Squeeze Film Damper ◽  
Ansys Cfx ◽  
Squeeze Film Dampers ◽  
Tilting Pad ◽  
Vibration Attenuation ◽  
Tilting Pad Journal Bearing

Rotor vibration attenuation is achieved with damping devices which work on different, often mutually coupled, physical principles. Squeeze film dampers are damping devices that have been widely used in rotordynamic applications. A new concept of a 5-segmented integral squeeze film damper, in which a flexure pivot tilting pad journal bearing is integrated, was investigated. The damper is studied for the eccentric position between the outer and inner ring of the squeeze film land. The ANSYS CFX software was used for solving the pressure and velocity distribution. The development of the complex three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics model of the squeeze film damper, learning more about the effect of the forces in the damper, and the knowledge about the behaviour of the flow are the principal contributions of this article.

scholarly journals Squeeze-Film Damper Technology: Part 1 — Prediction of Finite Length Damper Performance

1983 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. W. Lund ◽  
A. J. Smalley ◽  
J. A. Tecza ◽  
J. F. Walton
Keyword(s):  
Finite Length ◽  
Gas Turbines ◽  
Squeeze Film ◽  
Fluid Inertia ◽  
Inertia Effects ◽  
Strongly Coupled ◽  
Squeeze Film Damper ◽  
Rotor Systems ◽  
Squeeze Film Dampers ◽  
Calculation Results

Squeeze-film dampers are commonly used in gas turbine engines and have been applied successfully in a great many new designs, and also as retrofits to older engines. Of the mechanical components in gas turbines, squeeze-film dampers are the least understood. Their behavior is nonlinear and strongly coupled to the dynamics of the rotor systems on which they are installed. The design of these dampers is still largely empirical, although they have been the subject of a large number of past investigations. To describe recent analytical and experimental work in squeeze-film damper technology, two papers are planned. This abstract outlines the first paper, Part 1, which concerns itself with squeeze-film damper analysis. This paper will describe an analysis method and boundary conditions which have been developed recently for modelling dampers, and in particular, will cover the treatment of finite length, feed and drain holes and fluid inertia effects, the latter having been shown recently to be of great importance in predicting rotor system behavior. A computer program that solves the Reynolds equation for the above conditions will be described and sample calculation results presented.

scholarly journals Elastomer Damper Performance: A Comparison With a Squeeze Film for a Supercritical Power Transmission Shaft

1980 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. S. Zorzi ◽  
G. Burgess ◽  
R. Cunningham
Keyword(s):  
Critical Power ◽  
Power Transmission ◽  
Squeeze Film ◽  
Squeeze Film Damper ◽  
Operating Range ◽  
Transmission Shaft ◽  
Bending Mode ◽  
Squeeze Film Dampers ◽  
Design And Testing

This paper describes the design and testing of an elastomer damper on a super-critical power transmission shaft. The elastomers were designed to provide acceptable operation through the fourth bending mode and to control synchronous as well as nonsynchronous vibration throughout the operating range. The design of the elastomer was such that it could be incorporated into the system as a replacement for a squeeze-film damper without a reassembly, which could have altered the imbalance of the shaft. This provided a direct comparison of the elastomer and squeeze-film dampers without having to assess the effect of shaft imbalance changes.

The Control of Engine Vibration Using Squeeze Film Dampers

1983 ◽  
Vol 105 (3) ◽  
pp. 525-529 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Holmes
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Work ◽  
Squeeze Film ◽  
Vibration Isolator ◽  
Squeeze Film Damper ◽  
Engine Vibration ◽  
Transmitted Force ◽  
Squeeze Film Dampers ◽  
Jump Phenomena ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
In Series

This paper describes the following roles of a squeeze-film damper when used in gas turbine applications as a means of reducing vibration and transmitted force due to unbalance: (a) as an element in parallel with a soft spring in a vibration isolator; and (b) as an element in series with the stiffness of the engine pedestal. The effects of cavitation on performance are elucidated, and the dangers of jump phenomena and subsynchronous response are discussed. Experimental work is described in which both roles of the squeeze-film damper are investigated and the results are compared with theoretical predictions.

Experimental and Analytical Investigation of Hybrid Squeeze Film Dampers

1993 ◽  
Vol 115 (2) ◽  
pp. 353-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. El-Shafei
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Extreme Case ◽  
Analytical Investigation ◽  
Rotating Machinery ◽  
Squeeze Film ◽  
Squeeze Film Damper ◽  
Controlling Mechanism ◽  
Squeeze Film Dampers ◽  
Oil Flow ◽  
Hybrid Damper

A new concept for actively controlling high-speed rotating machinery is investigated both analyically and experimentally. The controlling mechanism consists of a hybrid squeeze film damper (patent pending) that can be adaptively controlled to change its characteristics according to the instructions of a controller. In an extreme case the hybrid damper can act as a long damper, which is shown to be effective in reducing the amplitude of vibration of rotating machinery. In the other extreme the hybrid damper acts as a short damper, which is shown to be effective in reducing the force transmitted to the support. In the long damper configuration the oil flow is circumferential, while in the short damper configuration the oil flow is predominantly axial. The hybrid damper is designed to operate in either the short or the long damper configuration by controlling the positions of two movable sealing rings. The hybrid damper was tested on a Bently Nevada Rotor Kit and it is shown experimentally that the long damper configuration is extremely efficient at controlling the amplitude of vibration and the short damper configuration reduces the force transmitted to the support.

Eccentric Operation and Blade-Loss Simulation of a Rigid Rotor Supported by an Improved Squeeze Film Damper

1995 ◽  
Vol 117 (3) ◽  
pp. 490-497 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Y. Zhao ◽  
E. J. Hahn
Keyword(s):  
Outer Ring ◽  
Squeeze Film ◽  
Rigid Rotor ◽  
Cavitation Model ◽  
Squeeze Film Damper ◽  
Constant Stiffness ◽  
Flexible Support ◽  
Squeeze Film Dampers ◽  
Stiffness And Damping ◽  
Blade Loss

This paper outlines an improved squeeze film damper which reduces significantly the dependence of the stiffness of conventional squeeze film dampers on the vibration amplitudes. This improved damper consists of a conventional squeeze film damper with a flexibility supported outer ring. This secondary flexible support is considered to be massless, and to have a constant stiffness and damping. Assuming the short bearing approximation and the ‘π’ film cavitation model, the performances of this damper in preventing bistable operation and sub-synchronous and nonsynchronous motions are theoretically demonstrated for a rigid rotor supported on a squeeze film damper. Blade-loss simulations are carried out numerically.

Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Design for a Hybrid Squeeze-Film Damper-Mounted Rigid Rotor System With Active Control

2005 ◽  
Vol 128 (2) ◽  
pp. 176-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Her-Terng Yau ◽  
Chieh-Li Chen
Keyword(s):  
Dynamical Behavior ◽  
Rotor System ◽  
Squeeze Film ◽  
Rigid Rotor ◽  
Loop Gain ◽  
Hydraulic Actuator ◽  
Squeeze Film Damper ◽  
Chaotic Vibration ◽  
Squeeze Film Dampers ◽  
Actuator Design

When a squeeze-film damper-mounted rigid rotor system is operated eccentrically, the nonlinear forces are no longer radially symmetric and a disordered dynamical behavior (i.e., quasi-periodic and chaotic vibration) will occur. To suppress the undesired vibration characteristics, the hybrid squeeze-film damper bearing consisting of hydrostatic chambers and hydrodynamic ranges is proposed. In order to change the pressure in hydrostatic chambers, two pairs of electric-hydraulic orifices are used in this paper. The dynamic model of the system is established with the consideration of the electric-hydraulic actuator. The complex nonsynchronous vibration of squeeze-film dampers rotor-bearing system is demonstrated to be stabilized by such electric-hydraulic orifices actuators with proportional-plus-derivative (PD) controllers. Numerical results show that the nonchaotic operation range of the system will be increased by tuning the control loop gain.

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