scholarly journals Discussion: “Linear Force Coefficients for Squeeze-Film Dampers” (Szeri, A. Z., Raimondi, A. A., and Giron-Duarte, A., 1983, ASME J. Lubr. Technol., 105, pp. 326–334)

1983 ◽  
Vol 105 (3) ◽  
pp. 334-334
Author(s):  
D. Hibner
Keyword(s):  
Squeeze Film ◽  
Force Coefficients ◽  
Squeeze Film Dampers ◽  
Linear Force

Linear Force Coefficients for Squeeze-Film Dampers

1983 ◽  
Vol 105 (3) ◽  
pp. 326-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Z. Szeri ◽  
A. A. Raimondi ◽  
A. Giron-Duarte
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Diameter Ratio ◽  
Linear Velocity ◽  
Squeeze Film ◽  
Viscous Damper ◽  
Squeeze Film Damper ◽  
Force Coefficients ◽  
Squeeze Film Dampers ◽  
Linear Force

This paper presents a simplifed analysis of viscous squeeze-film damper behavior. It makes use of the notation of averaged inertia and calculates linear velocity and inertia coeffcients. These coefficients are shown to be accurate at practical values of the length/diameter ratio and the gap Reynolds number of the viscous damper.

Damping and Inertia Coefficients for Two Open Ends Squeeze Film Dampers With a Central Groove: Measurements and Predictions

2012 ◽  
Vol 134 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis San Andrés
Keyword(s):  
Short Length ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
The Other ◽  
System Stability ◽  
Squeeze Film ◽  
Inertia Force ◽  
Frequency Domain Method ◽  
Force Coefficients ◽  
Squeeze Film Dampers ◽  
Static Eccentricity

Aircraft engine rotors are particularly sensitive to rotor imbalance and sudden maneuver loads, since they are always supported on rolling element bearings with little damping. Most engines incorporate squeeze film dampers (SFDs) as means to dissipate mechanical energy from rotor vibrations and to ensure system stability. The paper quantifies experimentally the forced performance of a SFD comprising two parallel film lands separated by a deep central groove. Tests are conducted on two open ends SFDs, both with diameter D = 127 mm and nominal radial clearance c = 0.127 mm. One damper has film lands with length L = 12.7 mm (short length), while the other has 25.4 mm land lengths. The central groove has width L and depth 3/4 L. A light viscosity lubricant flows into the central groove via three orifices, 120 deg apart and then through the film lands to finally exit to ambient. In operation, a static loader pulls the bearing to various eccentric positions and electromagnetic shakers excite the test system with periodic loads to generate whirl orbits of specific amplitudes. A frequency domain method identifies the SFD damping and inertia force coefficients. The long damper generates six times more damping and about three times more added mass than the short length damper. The damping coefficients are sensitive to the static eccentricity (up to ∼ 0.5 c), while showing lesser dependency on the amplitude of whirl motion (up to 0.2 c). On the other hand, inertia coefficients increase mildly with static eccentricity and decrease as the amplitude of whirl motion increases. Cross-coupled force coefficients are insignificant for all imposed operating conditions on either damper. Large dynamic pressures recorded in the central groove demonstrate the groove does not isolate the adjacent squeeze film lands, but contributes to the amplification of the film lands’ reaction forces. Predictions from a novel SFD model that includes flow interactions in the central groove and feed orifices agree well with the test force coefficients for both dampers. The test data and predictions advance current knowledge and demonstrate that SFD-forced performance is tied to the lubricant feed arrangement.

scholarly journals Effects of Fluid Inertia and Turbulence on the Force Coefficients for Squeeze Film Dampers

1986 ◽  
Vol 108 (2) ◽  
pp. 332-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. San Andre´s ◽  
J. M. Vance
Keyword(s):  
Squeeze Film ◽  
Fluid Inertia ◽  
High Eccentricity ◽  
Small Eccentricity ◽  
Inertia Effects ◽  
Force Coefficients ◽  
Inertia Coefficient ◽  
Squeeze Film Dampers ◽  
Order Of Magnitude ◽  
Large Eccentricity

The effects of fluid inertia and turbulence on the force coefficients of squeeze film dampers are investigated analytically. Both the convective and the temporal terms are included in the analysis of inertia effects. The analysis of turbulence is based on friction coefficients currently found in the literature for Poiseuille flow. The effect of fluid inertia on the magnitude of the radial direct inertia coefficient (i.e., to produce an apparent “added mass” at small eccentricity ratios, due to the temporal terms) is found to be completely reversed at large eccentricity ratios. The reversal is due entirely to the inclusion of the convective inertia terms in the analysis. Turbulence is found to produce a large effect on the direct damping coefficient at high eccentricity ratios. For the long or sealed squeeze film damper at high eccentricity ratios, the damping prediction with turbulence included is an order of magnitude higher than the laminar solution.

Compliant Hybrid Gas Bearing Using Integral Hermetically Sealed Squeeze Film Dampers

2019 ◽  
Vol 141 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bugra Ertas
Keyword(s):  
Squeeze Film ◽  
Force Coefficients ◽  
Overall Design ◽  
Single Piece ◽  
Squeeze Film Dampers ◽  
Tilting Pad ◽  
Support Force ◽  
Bearing Design ◽  
Gas Bearing ◽  
Gaining Insight

AbstractThis paper focuses on an integral gas-film lubricated bearing concept developed to enable the oil-free operation of super-critical carbon dioxide (sCO2) turbomachinery. The externally pressurized tilting pad bearing concept possesses a flexible bearing support with an integral hermetically sealed squeeze film damper. Unlike the past concepts using modular hermetic squeeze film dampers presented, the bearing design in this work utilizes advanced manufacturing methods to yield an integral single piece design in efforts to reduce space envelope, cost, and improve overall design reliability. The paper advances a detailed description of the bearing design and identification of bearing support force coefficients. Nonrotating benchtop tests show the influence of vibration amplitude, frequency, and damper cavity pressurization on force coefficients for two different viscosity fluids. Results indicate an increase in stiffness and a decrease in damping when increasing the frequency of excitation. Damper cavity pressurization was shown to eliminate squeeze film cavitation for the vibration amplitudes and frequency range in the study. Additionally, the paper advances a transient fluid–structure interaction (FSI) analysis aimed at gaining insight on the interaction of flexible elements bounding a hermetic fluid volume experiencing sinusoidal vibratory motion. The analysis considers an idealized damper model with and without a vibration transmission post while varying diaphragm modulus of elasticity for three excitation frequencies. Computational results were able to capture the increase in stiffness and the decrease in damping and show that the flexibility of the bounding elements influence the damper cavity volume change and phase ultimately affecting dynamic cavity pressures and force coefficients.

Experimental Rotordynamic Force Coefficients for a Diffusion Bonded Compliant Hybrid Journal Gas Bearing Utilizing Fluid-Filled Hermetic Dampers

2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith Gary ◽  
Bugra Ertas
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Testing ◽  
Companion Paper ◽  
Squeeze Film ◽  
Dynamic Force ◽  
Force Coefficients ◽  
Squeeze Film Dampers ◽  
Lower Excitation ◽  
Excitation Frequencies ◽  
Gas Bearing ◽  
Asme Paper

Abstract Dynamic force coefficients are presented from experimental results of a radial gas bearing with hermetically sealed squeeze film dampers (HSFDs) in the bearing support. HSFDs are a relatively new technology aimed to increase damping levels in gas bearings while sustaining an oil-free bearing sump. Past HSFD designs proved bulky and contained many components making it difficult to employ in size-limited environments such as jet engines, while the diffusion bonded bearing discussed in this paper provides a compact integral design. Details of the design are found in a companion paper by Ertas (Ertas, B. H., 2019, “Compliant Hybrid Gas Bearing Using Integral Hermetically-Sealed Squeeze Film Dampers,” ASME Paper No. GT2018-76312). Test results for a 3 in. (76.2 mm) diameter bearing using a test rig providing static loads up to 80 lbs (356 N), controlled-dynamic orbital motion, and speeds up to 27 krpm are shown. Results include frequency- and speed-dependent direct and cross-coupled rotordynamic force coefficients. Dynamic testing showed little dependence on rotor speed or static load and exhibited frequency dependency at lower excitation frequencies. Cross-coupled terms are generally an order of magnitude lower than direct terms. Results show the direct stiffness coefficients increasing with frequency, while direct damping decays radically with frequency. Comparison of the overall gas bearing coefficients with the companion paper (Ertas, B. H., 2019, “Compliant Hybrid Gas Bearing Using Integral Hermetically-Sealed Squeeze Film Dampers,” ASME Paper No. GT2018-76312), showing bearing support coefficients, reveals a drastic reduction in damping when engaging the gas film. The results also indicate that the bearing can withstand vibration levels representative of a large rotor system critical speed at lower excitation frequencies.

Analysis of Short Squeeze Film Dampers With a Central Groove

1992 ◽  
Vol 114 (4) ◽  
pp. 659-664 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis A. San Andres
Keyword(s):  
Squeeze Film ◽  
Inertia Force ◽  
Dynamic Force ◽  
Fluid Inertia ◽  
Dynamic Flow ◽  
Low Frequencies ◽  
Squeeze Film Damper ◽  
Force Coefficients ◽  
Squeeze Film Dampers ◽  
Combined Action

A novel analysis for the dynamic force response of a squeeze film damper with a central feeding groove considers the dynamic flow interaction between the squeeze film lands and the feeding groove. For small amplitude centered motions and based on the short bearing model, corrected values for the damping and inertia force coefficients are determined. Correlations with existing experimental evidence is excellent. Analytical results show that the grooved-damper behaves at low frequencies as a single land damper. Dynamic force coefficients are determined to be frequency dependent. Analytical predictions show that the combined action of fluid inertia and groove volume—liquid compressibility affects the force coefficients for dynamic excitation at large frequencies.

Frequency Dependancy of Dynamic Force Coefficients for Hermetic Squeeze Film Dampers Utilizing Fluid-Bounding Flexible Structures

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bugra Ertas ◽  
Keith Gary
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Flexible Structures ◽  
Analytical Models ◽  
Squeeze Film ◽  
Dynamic Force ◽  
Design Modification ◽  
Frequency Dependency ◽  
Force Coefficients ◽  
Squeeze Film Dampers ◽  
Frequency Independent

Abstract The following paper focuses on the dynamic behavior of hermetic squeeze film dampers (HSFD) that utilize fluid-bounding flexible members as a part of the support structure. More specifically, the current paper advances an engineering design modification to the existing HSFD concept, which is aimed at rendering the dynamic force coefficients frequency independent. The paper builds on past HSFD testing and modeling approaches to develop higher fidelity analytical models, which are used to investigate different damper configurations while taking keen interest in the frequency dependency of force coefficients. The analytical study leverages commercially available finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software to conduct several fluid-structure-interaction (FSI) simulations of various damper architectures. In addition to the FSI analysis a more computationally efficient reduced order model (ROM) was developed, coupling structural flexibility with the fluid dynamics in the damper. Ultimately, these design tools were used to identify critical design features and configurations needed for constant linear frequency independent force coefficients. The results show a damper configuration with minimal frequency dependency of the stiffness and damping coefficients when incorporating pass through channels in combination with accumulator volumes. The paper also uses the improved design approach of the HSFD to put forth a notional integrated bearing design incorporating the new HSFD concept.

Compliant Hybrid Gas Bearing Using Integral Hermetically-Sealed Squeeze Film Dampers

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bugra Ertas
Keyword(s):  
Past Research ◽  
Squeeze Film ◽  
Force Coefficients ◽  
Overall Design ◽  
Single Piece ◽  
Squeeze Film Dampers ◽  
Tilting Pad ◽  
Support Force ◽  
Bearing Design ◽  
Gas Bearing

Abstract The following paper focuses on an integral gas-film lubricated bearing concept developed to enable the oil-free operation of super-critical carbon dioxide (sCO2) turbomachinery. The externally pressurized tilting pad bearing concept possesses a flexible bearing support with an integral hermetically sealed squeeze film damper. Unlike the initial concepts using modular hermetic squeeze film dampers presented in past research, the bearing design in this work utilizes advanced manufacturing methods to yield an integral single piece design developed to reduce space envelope, cost, and improved overall design reliability. The paper advances a detailed description of the bearing design and identification of bearing support force coefficients. Non-rotating bearing support test results show the influence of vibration amplitude, frequency, and damper cavity pressurization on force coefficients for two different viscosity fluids. Results indicate an increase in stiffness and a decrease in damping when increasing the frequency of excitation. Damper cavity pressurization was shown to eliminate squeeze film cavitation for the vibration amplitudes and frequency range in the study. Additionally, the paper advances a transient fluid-structure interaction (FSI) analysis aimed at gaining insight on the interaction of flexible elements bounding a hermetic fluid volume experiencing sinusoidal vibratory motion. The analysis considers an idealized damper model with and without a vibration transmission post while varying diaphragm modulus of elasticity for three excitation frequencies. Computational results were able to capture the increase in stiffness and decrease in damping and show that the flexibility of the bounding elements influence the damper cavity volume change and phase; ultimately effecting dynamic cavity pressures and force coefficients.

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