Dynamic Modeling of a Dual Clearance Squeeze Film Damper. Part II

Abstract

Squeeze film dampers (SFD) have been used for many years to control the vibrations of the shafts in high-speed rotating machinery. Dual squeeze film dampers are essentially a combination of two SFDs separated by a sleeve. Normal operation utilizes only one oil film, as in a conventional damper, and the sleeve is fixed in place. However, under high load conditions, the sleeve is released and both oil films become operational. An experimental facility was designed and built to study both single and dual SFD behavior within mechanically controlled orbits. The first part of this paper presents a description of this test rig and provides a dynamic model of a single SFD. In this portion of the paper, we present results obtained while the inner sleeve is released and both oil films are operational. Here the inner sleeve is not supported by any mechanical device; the anti-rotational effect is provided by the opposed actions of the inner oil film and of the outer oil film. The modeling covers the inner and the outer oil films, the elastic fixtures, the unbalanced shaft, and the sleeve. Numerical results are compared with the experimental data.

Presented at the ASME/STLE Tribology Conference, in Long Beach, California October 24-27, 2004

Review led by Luis San Andres

KEY WORDS:

• Squeeze-Film Lubrication
• Dynamic Modeling
• Dual Squeeze Film Damper

Notes

Presented at the ASME/STLE Tribology Conference, in Long Beach, California October 24-27, 2004

Review led by Luis San Andres