Dynamics of Full Annular Rotor Rub.

Abstract

Four modes of possible rotor motion are defined: synchronous precession (without rub), partial rub, full annular synchronous rub and reverse whirl. A model is developed to investigate the relationships between a rotational system's characteristic parameters and the conditions of equilibrium for the full annular rub motion. The dynamics of an unconstrained rotor with unbalance are first established. the impact of constraining the rotor's motion by a rigid casing with a finite clearance is then analyzed. For any given system, the speed regimes in which full annular synchronous rub is in equilibrium are defined as a function of the system's unbalance, clearance, rotor stiffness, damping and the coefficient of friction between the rotor and casing. The rigid stator restriction is subsequently alleviated and the equilibrium conditions for full annular synchronous rub are reanalyzed. Additionally, reverse whirl as a possible stable mode of rotor motion is studied. Specific rotational systems are then analyzed according to the model developed to demonstrate the effect of varying particular parameters.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA173311

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People

  • Sean J. Stackley

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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  • Amplitude
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  • Equations Of Motion
  • Gravity
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  • Plastic Explosives
  • Precession
  • Relative Motion
  • Resonance
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  • Rotation
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  • Physics

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