Rolling bearings enable the development of high rotational speeds with a good load-bearing capacity and low frictional resistance. Therefore, rolling bearings can be used on a wide variety of rotating machines. This study investigated the dynamic stiffness and damping coefficients of the front bearing of a 5-kN thrust gas turbine. A Barden® 206(T) deep-groove ball bearing was the main part of the front bearing. Computational models were developed using MATLAB® for both the structural dynamics problem governed by Hertzian contact theory and the lubricated problem governed by elastohydrodynamic theory. In addition, the front bearing was composed of a vibration absorber element, which was also considered. Finite element analysis was performed on both the ball bearing and the vibration-absorbing element to assist in its final characterization. As the main results, the stiffness and damping dynamic coefficients of the front bearing were estimated and can be used to predict the rotordynamic behavior of the aeronautical gas turbine rotating set to avoid possible vibration problems during operation.
Squeeze film dampers are widely used in aeronautic gas turbines because they effectively absorb vibrations and lessen the stresses on the structural components. In this study, we calculated the stiffness and damping dynamic coefficients of a squeeze film damper with open ends and a circumferential oil-feeding groove. This squeeze film damper was used as a rear bearing in an aeronautic gas turbine designed to generate 5-kN of thrust under ISA conditions. Three different radial clearances were investigated to determine the optimal bearing design configuration for the application because the radial clearance of a squeeze film damper is a crucial element in determining its dynamic stiffness and damping coefficients. To provide superior performance and avoid issues, a rotordynamic analysis using the calculated stiffness and damping dynamic coefficients can be conducted to predict the vibratory behavior of the entire rotating assembly.
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