Squeeze-film-dampers (SFDs) used to couple rotor dynamic systems to linear static structures, such as those in aircraft engines and turbochargers, are often approximated as linear connections in dynamic simulations. Linearized stiffness and damping coefficients of the SFDs can be reasonably estimated for circular centered orbits. Selection of linearized properties for the SFD is challenged under more general whirling conditions, such as those occurring in non-centered dampers with steady gravity loading. In this paper, an efficient method for coupling the rotor system to a static structure modeled as frequency-response-functions (FRFs) through nonlinear SFDs is illustrated. The harmonic balance method (HBM) with arc length continuation technique is employed in the frequency domain to obtain the system periodic response. Degrees-of-freedom participating in the non-linear SFD model, when separated from the remaining linear degrees-of-freedom, are expanded in terms of Fourier coefficients. The algorithm allows the Fourier coefficients approximating the nonlinearity to be iteratively determined at each frequency of interest. The approach has a tremendous time advantage over a traditional nonlinear transient analysis. The method can be used to efficiently predict vibration response on the engine static structure to typical imbalance on the rotors to assess the risk of meeting the low vibration requirements typical of new designs. The prediction includes the primary driving frequencies and their harmonics in the vibration estimate. A flexible rotor system connected to structure through an SFD is used to demonstrate the approach and discuss the impact of results.
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ASME 2017 Gas Turbine India Conference
December 7–8, 2017
Bangalore, India
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Imbalance Response of Nonlinear Rotor-SFD Dynamic Systems With Structure Modelled As FRFs Using Harmonic Balance Method
Manoj Settipalli,
Manoj Settipalli
Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore, India
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Rahul Chandran,
Rahul Chandran
Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore, India
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Venkatarao Ganji,
Venkatarao Ganji
Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore, India
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Theodore Brockett
Theodore Brockett
Honeywell Aerospace, Phoenix, AZ
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Manoj Settipalli
Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore, India
Rahul Chandran
Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore, India
Venkatarao Ganji
Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore, India
Theodore Brockett
Honeywell Aerospace, Phoenix, AZ
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GTINDIA2017-4749, V002T05A024; 9 pages
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February 2, 2018
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Settipalli, M, Chandran, R, Ganji, V, & Brockett, T. "Imbalance Response of Nonlinear Rotor-SFD Dynamic Systems With Structure Modelled As FRFs Using Harmonic Balance Method." Proceedings of the ASME 2017 Gas Turbine India Conference. Volume 2: Structures and Dynamics; Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind); Inlets and Exhausts; Emerging Technologies (Hybrid Electric Propulsion, UAV,..); GT Operation and Maintenance; Materials and Manufacturing (Including Coatings, Composites, CMCs, Additive Manufacturing); Analytics and Digital Solutions for Gas Turbines/Rotating Machinery. Bangalore, India. December 7–8, 2017. V002T05A024. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/GTINDIA2017-4749
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