Abstract: Squeeze film dampers (SFDs) reduce rotor vibrations and control dynamic instabilities in turbomachinery. Depending on damper geometry and operating conditions, the kinematics of journal motion can ...

Abstract: Measurements of dynamic film pressures and high-speed photographs of the flow field in an open-ended Squeeze Film Damper (SFD) operating with natural free air entrainment are presented for ...

Abstract: Squeeze film dampers (SFDs) are effective means to reduce vibrations and to suppress instabilities in rotor-bearing systems. However, at operating conditions while traversing critical speeds with ...

Abstract: Optimal allocation of powerplant releases during peak demand periods carries an economic advantage in the operation of hydropower systems interconnected to large electrical networks. This paper presents an alternative ...

Abstract: Squeeze film dampers (SFDs) provide structural isolation and energy dissipation in air-breathing engines and process gas compressors. However, SFDs are prone to develop a flow regime where the ...

Abstract: A series of experiments were conducted to characterize the effects of high temperature service (550–650°F or 288–343°C) on the mechanical properties of cast stainless steels. The material ...

Abstract: Squeeze film dampers (SFDs) are commonly used in turbomachinery to dampen shaft vibrations in rotor-bearing systems. The main factor deterring the success of analytical models for the prediction ...

Abstract: The study of dynamic whirl behavior of air bearings is fundamental for an adequate rotordynamic analysis and future validation of numerical predictions. This work shows the dynamic response of ...

Abstract: The use of magnetic bearings in high speed/low friction applications is increasing in industry. Magnetic bearings are sophisticated electromechanical systems, and modeling magnetic bearings using ...