Determination of forces and linearized parameters of radial active magnetic bearings by finite element technique

1998 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 684-694 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Autila ◽  
E. Lantto ◽  
A. Arkkio
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Magnetic Bearings ◽  
Active Magnetic Bearings ◽  
Finite Element Technique ◽  
Element Technique

Procedure for Determining 1-D Flow Distributions in Arbitrarily Connected Passages Without the Influence of Pumping

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter L. Meitner
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Calculation Procedure ◽  
Finite Element Technique ◽  
Flow Solver ◽  
Flow Equations ◽  
Branching Flow ◽  
Element Technique ◽  
Energy Equations

A calculation procedure is presented which allows the 1–D determination of flow distributions in arbitrarily connected (branching) flow passages having multiple inlets and exits. The procedure uses an adaptation of the finite element technique, iteratively coupled with an accurate 1–D flow solver. The procedure eliminates the usual restrictions inherent with finite element flow calculations. Unlike existing 1–D methods, which require simplifications to the flow equations (uncoupling the momentum and energy equations), to allow for arbitrary branching and multiple inlets and exits, the only limitation of the described methodology is that, at present, it can only accommodate non-rotating configurations (no pumping effects). The calculation procedure is robust, and will always converge for physically possible flow. The procedure is described, and its use is illustrated by an example.

Determination of Stress Concentration Around an Oblique Hole by a Finite-Element Technique

1983 ◽  
Vol 105 (2) ◽  
pp. 206-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua-Ping Li ◽  
F. Ellyin
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Maximum Stress ◽  
Plate Thickness ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Parametric Studies ◽  
Element Technique

A plate weakened by an oblique penetration of a circular cylindrical hole has been investigated. The stress concentration around the hole is determined by a finite-element method. The results are compared with experimental data and other analytical works. Parametric studies of effects of angle of inclination, plate thickness, and width are performed. The maximum stress concentration factor (SCF) obtained from the finite-element analysis is higher than experimental results, and this deviation increases with the increase of angle of skewness. The major reason for this difference is attributed to the shear-action between layers parallel to the plate surface which cannot be directly included in the two-dimensional elements. An empirical formula is derived which accounts for the shear-action and renders the finite-element predictions in line with experimentally observed data.

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