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.
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Application of CFD Analysis for Rotating Machinery—Part I: Hydrodynamic, Hydrostatic Bearings and Squeeze Film Damper
Zenglin Guo, Post-Doctorate,
Zenglin Guo, Post-Doctorate
Rotor Dynamics Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Department, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
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Toshio Hirano, Visiting Research Engineer,
Toshio Hirano, Visiting Research Engineer
Rotor Dynamics Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Department, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
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R. Gordon Kirk, Professor
R. Gordon Kirk, Professor
Rotor Dynamics Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Department, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
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Zenglin Guo, Post-Doctorate
Rotor Dynamics Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Department, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Toshio Hirano, Visiting Research Engineer
Rotor Dynamics Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Department, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
R. Gordon Kirk, Professor
Rotor Dynamics Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Department, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Contributed by the International Gas Turbine Institute (IGTI) of THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS for publication in the ASME JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING FOR GAS TURBINES AND POWER. Paper presented at the International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Congress and Exhibition, Atlanta, GA, June 16–19; 2003, Paper No. 2003-GT-38931. Manuscript received by IGTI, October 2002, final revision, March 2003. Associate Editor: H. R. Simmons.
J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. Apr 2005, 127(2): 445-451 (7 pages)
Published Online: April 15, 2005
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October 1, 2002
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March 1, 2003
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April 15, 2005
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Guo, Z., Hirano, T., and Kirk, R. G. (April 15, 2005). "Application of CFD Analysis for Rotating Machinery—Part I: Hydrodynamic, Hydrostatic Bearings and Squeeze Film Damper ." ASME. J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. April 2005; 127(2): 445–451. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1807415
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