The paper deals with the rotor vibration in journal bearings to prepare a model for verifying the rotor vibration active control. The rotor is maintained in equilibrium position by forces generated in oil film. Bearing forces can be modelled as a spring and damper system. The main goal of the simulation study is to verify the model principle and to estimate parameters by comparing simulation results with experimental data, namely the instability of motion. Test stand with rotor supported in two journal bearings was designed for these purposes. The stand will be equipped with four piezoactuators enabling excitation of bearings by practically arbitrary dynamic force. Theoretical analysis of the influence of external excitation on rotor behaviour was carried out. Up to now the study shows that simple kinematic excitation is effective for reducing rotor excursion while passing critical speeds. To suppress self-exciting vibration of the rotor it is necessary to look for more sophisticated solution. and Obsahuje seznam literatury
New type of aerodynamic tilting pad journal bearing was designed and successfully tested in several applications, one of which was power gyroscope support. Bearing design combines advantages of foil bearings, i.e. additional damping achieved by squeezing out gas film and friction of elastic elements on bearing casing surface, with qualities of classical tilting pad bearings, consisting in defined geometry of bearing gap and excellent stability. Theoretical solution of bearing characteristic calculation is shortly described, consisting in numerical solution of gas flow in narrow gap. Some computed data and results of experiments with rotors operated up to 180.000 rpm are presented too. and Obsahuje seznam literatury
Paper deals with subject of identification of aerostatic journal bearings dynamic properties with use of Rotor Kit Bently Nevada superstructure. Different bearing types were experimentally investigated and their static and dynamic characteristics were identified. Various methods of identification were used and spectral and modal properties of the system were calculated. Computer program was revised on the basis of experimental data. The influence of non-diagonal stiffness and damping elements was investigated by numeric stimulation. and Obsahuje seznam literatury
The paper deals with problems concerning power gyroscopes for stabilization of vibro-izolation system. Two variants of gyro support with air drive were designed, namely with gas bearings and precision rolling bearings. Precession frame of the gyro is supported in aerostatic journal bearings to achieve minimum passive resistance. Some special phenomena, such as pneumatic instalibity, were found in some test regimes both at aerostatic thrust bearing of gyro support and aerostatic journal bearings of the frame support. However, with air inlet pressure level limited to value required for proper function of bearings, no instability was encountered.
Test stand for investigation of the influence of bearing bushing movement control on behaviour of a rigid rotor supported in sliding journal bearings was designed. The stand was equipped with two pairs of piezoactuators, enabling to move each bearing bushing in two directions, and with two pairs of relative sensors tracing shaft movement at both bearings. The initial tests showed quite unexpected phenomena, which should be cleared up, before experiments with controlled bearing bushing movement could be started. Finally the system began to operate according to predictions and it was possible to start intended experiments. Some results of the rotor behaviour with and without piezoactuator action are presented.