Date of Award
Summer 8-2019
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME)
Department
Mechanical Engineering
First Advisor
Jones, Simon
Second Advisor
Olson, Lorranie
Third Advisor
Eichholz, Joseph
Abstract
Various types of finite elements have been used in the prediction of critical speeds of turbomachinery. Among these, axisymmetric harmonic elements provide both accurate natural frequency prediction and computational speed. Yet, a full derivation of such an element including gyroscopic effects is not widely available in the relevant literature. In this work, the finite elements for rotordynamics available in the literature are reviewed. Derivations necessary for the axisymmetric harmonic element mass, gyroscopic damping, and stiffness matrices and the equations of motion are clearly expounded using Hamilton’s principle. The formulation is applied to two model shafts, and the comparison of results is documented showing the axisymmetric harmonic element to be adequate for use in critical speed identification. Rotor natural frequencies and mode shapes are yielded from the quadratic eigenvalue problem. The generation of Campbell diagrams, made available by the inclusion of gyroscopic effects, is performed.
Recommended Citation
Glick, Zachary Charles, "The Axisymmetric Harmonic Element Including Gyroscopic Effects: A Complete Derivation" (2019). Graduate Theses - Mechanical Engineering. 15.
https://scholar.rose-hulman.edu/mechanical_engineering_grad_theses/15