Test Results And Numerical Simulation Of AMB Rotor Drop

Test Results And Numerical Simulation Of AMB Rotor Drop Swanson, E.E., Raju, K.V.S., Kirk, R.G., 1996 Proc. 6th Int’l Conf. on Vibrations in Rotating Mach., IMechE, pp. 119-131 Abstract Active magnetic bearings (AMB) for use in land based turbomachinery has enjoyed substantial growth during the past decade. Their advantages to many applications make them an…

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Evaluation Of AMB Turbomachinery Auxiliary Bearings

Evaluation Of AMB Turbomachinery Auxiliary Bearings Kirk, R.G., Raju, K.V.S., Swanson, E.E., 1996 Proc Fifth Colloquium on Turbomachinery, Turbo and Power Machinery Research Center, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, May 6-11. Abstract The use of active magnetic bearings (AMB) for turbomachinery has experienced substantial growth during the past two decades. The advantages for many applications…

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Simulation Of AMB Turbomachinery For Transient Loading Conditions

Simulation Of AMB Turbomachinery For Transient Loading Conditions Raju, K.V.S., Ramesh, K., Swanson, E.E., Kirk, R.G., 1995 Proc. MAG ’95, pp. 227-235. Abstract The increasing number of critical path machinery applications using active magnetic bearing (AMB) technology has focused awareness on the necessity for proper design of the auxiliary (backup) bearings.  These emergency bearings are…

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Experimental Temperature And Pressure Profiles For Two Steadily Loaded Journal Bearings

Experimental Temperature And Pressure Profiles For Two Steadily Loaded Journal Bearings Swanson, E.E., Kirk, R.G., 1995 Tribology Transactions, 38, pp. 601-606. Abstract Experimental temperature and pressure profiles for a steel and a bronze bearing are examined.  The comparisons show systematic differences between these otherwise identical bearings.  These comparisons suggest that there would be merit in…

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AMB Rotor Drop Initial Transient On Ball And Solid Bearings

AMB Rotor Drop Initial Transient On Ball And Solid Bearings Swanson, E.E., Kirk, R.G., 1995 Proc. MAG ’95, pp. 227-235. Abstract The increasing number of critical path machinery applications using active magnetic bearing (AMB) technology has focused awareness on the necessity for proper design of the auxiliary (backup) bearings.  These emergency bearings are required to…

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An Experimental Comparison Of Two Steadily Loaded Plain Journal Bearings

An Experimental Comparison Of Two Steadily Loaded Plain Journal Bearings Swanson, E.E., Kirk, R.G., 1994 Tribology Transactions, 37, pp. 843-849. Abstract A potentially powerful effect on the characteristics of plain journal bearings is local thermal deformation of the bearing surface.  Although there are a few analyses that consider the effect, it is ignored by most…

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Experimental Evaluation Of Fluid-Film Bearings Using Electro-Magnetic Shaft Loading And Evidence Of Localized Thermal Distortion

Experimental Evaluation Of Fluid-Film Bearings Using Electro-Magnetic Shaft Loading And Evidence Of Localized Thermal Distortion Swanson, E.E., Kirk, R.G., 1992 Proc. 5th Int’l Conf. on Vibrations in Rotating Mach., IMechE, pp. 359-363. Abstract During the preliminary operational verification of a new test rig, a possible source of some of the discrepancy between analytical and experimental…

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An Examination And Comparison Of The Maximum Film Temperatures In A Journal Bearing For 13 Synthetic, Mineral And Viscosity Index Enhanced Oils

An Examination And Comparison Of The Maximum Film Temperatures In A Journal Bearing For 13 Synthetic, Mineral And Viscosity Index Enhanced Oils Swanson, E.E., Kirk, R.G., Mondy, R.E., 1992 Rheology and Tribology of Engine Oils, SAE SP-936, Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, pp. 137-145. Abstract An experimental investigation of the peak film temperatures for 13…

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