Rotors: Stress Analysis and Design

Rotors: Stress Analysis and Design
Author: Vincenzo Vullo
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2013-04-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 8847025621

Stress and strain analysis of rotors subjected to surface and body loads, as well as to thermal loads deriving from temperature variation along the radius, constitutes a classic subject of machine design. Nevertheless attention is limited to rotor profiles for which governing equations are solvable in closed form. Furthermore very few actual engineering issues may relate to structures for which stress and strain analysis in the linear elastic field and, even more, under non-linear conditions (i.e. plastic or viscoelastic conditions) produces equations to be solved in closed form. Moreover, when a product is still in its design stage, an analytical formulation with closed-form solution is of course simpler and more versatile than numerical methods, and it allows to quickly define a general configuration, which may then be fine-tuned using such numerical methods. In this view, all subjects are based on analytical-methodological approach, and some new solutions in closed form are presented. The analytical formulation of problems is always carried out considering actual engineering applications. Moreover, in order to make the use of analytical models even more friendly at the product design stage, a function is introduced whereby it is possible to define a fourfold infinity of disk profiles, solid or annular, concave or convex, converging or diverging. Such subjects, even derived from scientific authors’ contributions, are always aimed at designing rotors at the concept stage, i.e. in what precedes detailed design. Among the many contributions, a special mention is due for the following: linear elastic analysis of conical disks and disks with variable profile along its radius according to a power of a linear function, also subjected to thermal load and with variable density; analysis of a variable-profile disk subjected to centrifugal load beyond the material's yield point, introducing the completely general law expressed by a an n-grade polynomial; linear elastic analysis of hyperbolic disk, subjected to thermal load along its radius; linear elastic analysis of a variable-thickness disk according to a power of a linear function, subjected to angular acceleration; etc.

Brake Rotor Design and Comparison Using Finite Element Analysis

Brake Rotor Design and Comparison Using Finite Element Analysis
Author: Kenneth Domond
Publisher:
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2010
Genre:
ISBN: 9781124437507

Disc brake technology used for mountain bikes, and mountain bike technology in general, has improved significantly as the sport of mountain biking has evolved. Disc brakes on bicycles are relatively new compared to their use on other vehicles. Rotor design is varied for rotors of the same intended use for many companies; some still use the same initial rotor designs that were introduced over a decade ago. Through the finite element analysis and optimization process, understanding the difficulties of designing disc brake rotors and the validity of certain design trends in current disc brake rotors is pursued. Additionally, this investigation uses finite element methods to design and optimize a mountain bike disc brake rotor using topology optimization. More specifically, the goal is to design a lighter rotor that maintains similar structural performance as rotors that are currently commercially available. The new rotor design was compared to two existing rotor geometries. The strength of the new rotor is comparable to existing rotors A and B. Weight improvements of 14.3% and 12.4% over rotor A and Rotor B, respectively, are realized.

Circular Cylinders and Pressure Vessels

Circular Cylinders and Pressure Vessels
Author: Vincenzo Vullo
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 409
Release: 2013-11-29
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319006908

This book provides comprehensive coverage of stress and strain analysis of circular cylinders and pressure vessels, one of the classic topics of machine design theory and methodology. Whereas other books offer only a partial treatment of the subject and frequently consider stress analysis solely in the elastic field, Circular Cylinders and Pressure Vessels broadens the design horizons, analyzing theoretically what happens at pressures that stress the material beyond its yield point and at thermal loads that give rise to creep. The consideration of both traditional and advanced topics ensures that the book will be of value for a broad spectrum of readers, including students in postgraduate, and doctoral programs and established researchers and design engineers. The relations provided will serve as a sound basis for the design of products that are safe, technologically sophisticated, and compliant with standards and codes and for the development of innovative applications.

Rotor Systems

Rotor Systems
Author: Rajiv Tiwari
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1225
Release: 2017-11-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1351863630

The purpose of this book is to give a basic understanding of rotor dynamics phenomena with the help of simple rotor models and subsequently, the modern analysis methods for real life rotor systems. This background will be helpful in the identification of rotor-bearing system parameters and its use in futuristic model-based condition monitoring and, fault diagnostics and prognostics. The book starts with introductory material for finite element methods and moves to linear and non-linear vibrations, continuous systems, vibration measurement techniques, signal processing and error analysis, general identification techniques in engineering systems, and MATLAB analysis of simple rotors. Key Features: • Covers both transfer matrix methods (TMM) and finite element methods (FEM) • Discusses transverse and torsional vibrations • Includes worked examples with simplicity of mathematical background and a modern numerical method approach • Explores the concepts of instability analysis and dynamic balancing • Provides a basic understanding of rotor dynamics phenomena with the help of simple rotor models including modern analysis methods for real life rotor systems.

Vibration Analysis of Rotors

Vibration Analysis of Rotors
Author: Chong-Won Lee
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9401581738

This text is intended for use as an advanced course in either rotordynamics or vibration at the graduate level. This text has mostly grown out of the research work in my laboratory and the lectures given to graduate students in the Mechanical Engineering Department, KAIST. The text contains a variety of topics not normally found in rotordynamics or vibration textbooks. The text emphasizes the analytical aspects and is thus quite different from conventional rotordynamics texts; potential readers are expected to have a firm background in elementary rotordynamics and vibration. In most previously published rotordynamics texts, the behavior of simple rotors has been of a primary concern, while more realistic, multi-degree-f-freedom or continuous systems are seldom treated in a rigorous way, mostly due to the difficulty of a mathematical treatment of such complicated systems. When one wanted to gain a deep insight into dynamic phenomena of complicated rotor systems, one has, in the past, either had to rely on computational techniques, such as the transfer matrix and finite element methods, or cautiously to extend ideas learned from simple rotors whose analytical solutions are readily available. The former methods are limited in the interpretation of results, since the calculations relate only to the simulated case, not to more general system behavior. Ideas learned from simple rotors can, fortunately, often be extended to many practical rotor systems, but there is of course no guarantee of their validity.

Optimal Design of Hybrid Composite Flywheel Rotor Phase II.

Optimal Design of Hybrid Composite Flywheel Rotor Phase II.
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 55
Release: 2003
Genre:
ISBN:

This report summarizes three related efforts on optimization of composite flywheel rotors: 1) The effects of angles of filament winding on residual strains. These strains strongly affect mechanical performance. 2) The effects of rotor size and matrix epoxy system on residual strains and use of hybrid designs to optimize performance. 3) Development of a stress-analysis module and a software package to optimize flywheel-rotor design.

Rotor Stress Analysis

Rotor Stress Analysis
Author: De Neeve, P. F
Publisher: Longueuil, Que[bec] : United Aircraft of Canada
Total Pages:
Release: 1966
Genre:
ISBN: