Modeling Tribological Impact on Overall System Dynamics

Author(s):  
Pradeep K. Gupta

While the support bearings are key elements of rotating machinery systems, the overall system performance and design depend on a close integration of several disciplines. For prescribed life and operating environment the applied static loads and speeds on each of the system component may be generally determined by an equilibrium analysis. Conventional rotor dynamics models may be used to model overall system dynamics, rotor response and dynamic loads imposed on the support bearings. As a function of these applied conditions bearing response and dynamic performance is determined by integration of the equations of motion of each bearing element; in the case of rolling bearings, the available bearing dynamics models, such as ADORE (Advanced Dynamics Of Rolling Elements) provide integration of the classical differential equations of motion to model real-time performance of the bearing. With prescribed bearing geometry and applied operating conditions, it is well established that lubricant properties and mechanics play a major role in determining the stability of bearing elements and overall system performance. The rolling-sliding interactions in the concentrated contacts between the bearing elements produce heat, which travels through the bearing and the overall system. This affects temperature of the bearing elements, which in turn changes the bearing geometry and material behavior including the lubricant. Thus overall system design and performance simulation requires a close iteration between the various models at varying levels of sophistication.

Author(s):  
Tahany W. Sadak ◽  
Taha E. Mkawee

This research investigation is focused on providing system performance under different operating conditions, with special focus on variations in the supply pressure. The investigations have been carried out for different system designs. The analysis of the results introduces the effect of system designs on its static and dynamic performance. Also, the investigations provide the effect of variations of system operating conditions and load value. A hydraulic system has been designed with variable velocity, pressure and load. The detailed examination has been carried out on a system that consists of a hydraulic power supply unit, control valves (pressure control valve, flow control valve, throttle valve and directional control valve). We have investigated the effect of adding a flow control valve (FCV) in the chosen circuit and also replacing the FCV with a proportional flow control valve (PFCV). In order to study the effect of this valve on system performance we examine the role of change of operating conditions and loading values on the system performance. Thus the displacement and speed of the piston of the hydraulic cylinder has been experimented under different values of supply pressure, flow rate, and load. We make this investigation to develop the performance evaluation by replacing the (FCV) by proportional flow control valve (PFCV) via position control so that one can achieve the static and dynamic performance of the system more accurate. Apparent improvement in flow rate ranges from 8% to 29.5% and dynamic response from 30 to 64%. The results reveal that this methodology allows one to achieve high quality of the product.


Author(s):  
Chan Kah Wai ◽  
Chooi-Leng Ang

Competitiveness is one of the factors successful organizations excel in, and they will do anything necessary to gain an edge over their competitors. The system dynamics approach to simulation modelling is being considered as one of the methods to increase competitiveness. System dynamics is essentially a methodology suited to studying and managing complex feedback systems and provides a means for understanding the causes of industry behaviour. This research builds a complete system dynamics model for internal supply chain events (from order to ship-out) from the perspectives of a semiconductor company. System dynamics models are simulation-based models that allow the investigation and identification of discrepancies between the business policy and the actual practice of key events as well as provide a better visibility of the company’s system. With the understanding of the internal workings of the supply chain system, experiments with the simulation model could provide alternative configurations to achieve better performance. This research utilizes system dynamics to better understand the supply chain system and with it, to find better solutions through experimentations with a few key variables in the supply chain system. The result of this research reveals that the company could achieve 25% reduction in inventory cost should the recommendations be followed.  


2013 ◽  
Vol 300-301 ◽  
pp. 166-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Cao ◽  
Shu Ying Li ◽  
Zhi Tao Wang

This software is aimed at providing engineering design personnel who are engaged in marine gas turbine power system design and performance optimization with a software platform for concentrated design and management. First, the mathematical model of the sub-shaft gas turbine was established using volume inertia and rotor inertia method. And then the relative non-linear simulation module base of all components was built based on MATLAB/Simulink. Second, in order to develop this extensible simulation software for the study on the marine gas turbine overall performance, a human-computer interface was cultivated too based on MATLAB/GUI. This software provides the functions of analyzing dynamic performance of the marine gas turbine power system in both on-design and off-design operating conditions. It offers engineering design personnel an extensible and useful GUI platform in gas turbine system design and performance optimization.


1994 ◽  
Vol 116 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.-J. Hwang ◽  
N. C. Perkins ◽  
A. G. Ulsoy ◽  
R. J. Meckstroth

A nonlinear model is developed which describes the rotational response of automotive serpentine belt drive systems. Serpentine drives utilize a single (long) belt to drive all engine accessories from the crankshaft. An equilibrium analysis leads to a closed-form procedure for determining steady-state tensions in each belt span. The equations of motion are linearized about the equilibrium state and rotational mode vibration characteristics are determined from the eigenvalue problem governing free response. Numerical solutions of the nonlinear equations of motion indicate that, under certain engine operating conditions, the dynamic tension fluctuations may be sufficient to cause the belt to slip on particular accessory pulleys. Experimental measurements of dynamic response are in good agreement with theoretical results and confirm theoretical predictions of system vibration, tension fluctuations, and slip.


Author(s):  
S. J. Hwang ◽  
N. C. Perkins ◽  
A. G. Ulsoy ◽  
R. J. Meckstroth

Abstract A nonlinear model is developed which describes the rotational response of automotive serpentine belt drive systems. Serpentine drives utilize a single (long) belt to drive all engine accessories from the crankshaft. An equilibrium analysis leads to a closed-form procedure for determining steady-state tensions in each, belt span. The equations of motion are linearized about the equilibrium state and rotational mode vibration characteristics are determined from the eigenvalue problem governing free response. Numerical solutions of the nonlinear equations of motion indicate that, under certain engine operating conditions, the dynamic tension fluctuations may be sufficient to cause the belt to slip on particular accessory pulleys. Experimental measurements of dynamic response are in good agreement with theoretical results and confirm theoretical predictions of system vibration, tension fluctuations, and slip.


Author(s):  
Bendik Bygstad ◽  
Gjermund Lanestedt

This chapter provides a framework for technology project implementation in systems where the human is an integral element of the completed project. Unlike logically devised software codes and performance tested hardware components, human responses can be unpredictable when faced with the combined stressors of technological and organizational change, which occur when management dictates a technological upgrade. As such, the human interface is a dynamic system component that has the ability to degrade or disable system performance in ways unlike other subsystems. This leads to the idea that integrating employee preparation and participation into the design process from concept development through system deployment improves technology adoption and thereby overall system performance and acceptance of the technological enhancements. An analysis of peer-reviewed literature combined with the author’s industrial experience provides a ten-step process for converting an existing manual system to an automated or computerized version with emphasis on integrating the human element.


2010 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 182-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary E. McKay

Abstract When evaluating aircraft brake control system performance, it is difficult to overstate the importance of understanding dynamic tire forces—especially those related to tire friction behavior. As important as they are, however, these dynamic tire forces cannot be easily or reliably measured. To fill this need, an analytical approach has been developed to determine instantaneous tire forces during aircraft landing, braking and taxi operations. The approach involves using aircraft instrumentation data to determine forces (other than tire forces), moments, and accelerations acting on the aircraft. Inserting these values into the aircraft’s six degree-of-freedom equations-of-motion allows solution for the tire forces. While there are significant challenges associated with this approach, results to date have exceeded expectations in terms of fidelity, consistency, and data scatter. The results show excellent correlation to tests conducted in a tire test laboratory. And, while the results generally follow accepted tire friction theories, there are noteworthy differences.


2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 276-289
Author(s):  
N. V. Savenkov ◽  
V. V. Ponyakin ◽  
S. A. Chekulaev ◽  
V. V. Butenko

Introduction. At present, stands with running drums are widely used for various types of tests. Power stands play a special role. Such stands take the mechanical power from the driving wheels of the car. This simulates the process of movement of the vehicle under operating conditions. Such equipment has various designs, principles of operation and performance. It is also used in tests that are different by purpose, development stages and types: research, control, certification, etc. Therefore, it is necessary in order to determine the traction-speed, fuel-efficient and environmental performance characteristics.Materials and methods. The paper provides the overview of the power stands with running drums, which are widespread on the domestic market. The authors carried out the analysis of the main structural solutions: schemes of force transfer between the wheel and the drum; types of loading devices; transmission layout schemes and features of the control and measuring complex. The authors also considered corresponding advantages and disadvantages, recommended spheres of application, demonstrated parameters and characteristics of the units’ workflow, presented components and equipment.Discussion and conclusions. The authors critically evaluate existing models of stands with running drums. Such information is useful for choosing serial models of stands and for developing technical tasks for designing or upgrading the equipment.


2014 ◽  
pp. 298-301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arnaud Petit

Bois-Rouge factory, an 8000 t/d cane Reunionese sugarcane mill, has fully equipped its filtration station with vacuum belt press filters since 2010, the first one being installed in 2009. The present study deals with this 3-year experience and discusses operating conditions, electricity consumption, performance and optimisation. The comparison with the more classical rotary drum vacuum filter station of Le Gol sugar mill highlights advantages of vacuum belt press filters: high filtration efficiency, low filter cake mass and sucrose content, low total solids content in filtrate and low power consumption. However, this technology needs a mud conditioning step and requires a large amount of water to improve mud quality, mixing of flocculant and washing of filter belts. The impact on the energy balance of the sugar mill is significant. At Bois-Rouge mill, studies are underway to reduce the water consumption by recycling low d.s. filtrate and by dry cleaning the filter belts.


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