Torsional vibration of turbomachinery / Duncan N. Walker.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Walker, Duncan N., author.

Series:

McGraw-Hill's AccessEngineering

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Turbomachines--Vibration.

Turbomachines.

Torsion.

Damping (Mechanics).

Machine design.

Vibration--Measurement.

Vibration.

Mechanical wear.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

First edition.

Other Title:

Torsional vibration measurement methods and monitoring.

Place of Publication:

New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education, [2004]

Language Note:

In English.

Biography/History:

Contributor biographical information: http://www.loc.gov/catdir/bios/mh042/2003062262.html

Summary:

"No other reference can match Duncan N. Walker's Torsional Vibration of Turbomachinery for problem-solving - and problem-preventing - expertise. In this in-depth resource, the former Rolls-Royce and General Electric Power Systems engineer delivers useful solutions developed over a lifetime's work and research in controlling torsional vibrations in rotating machinery."--Jacket.

Contents:

Torsional Vibration

Definitions and Units

Rotating Machinery Torsional Characteristics

Torsional Stimulus Types

Transient Disturbances and Vibration Response

Continuous Low-Level Stimuli

Torsional Instabilities

Harmonic Torques

Turbine-Generators

Induction Motors

Variable-Frequency Electric Drives

Torsional Damping Characteristics

Torsional Vibration Mathematical Modeling

Machine Construction

Development of Vibration Analytical Model

Accounting for Abrupt Shaft Diameter Changes

Couplings

Modeling of Geared Rotor Systems

Torsional Vibration Finite Elements

Formation of Traditional Inertia Matrix

Development of Distributed Inertia Matrices

Using a Linear Shape Function

Using a Quadratic Shape Function

Formation of Rotor Shaft Stiffness Matrices

Stiffness Element with Nodes at Ends Only

Stiffness Element with Nodes in Middle and at Ends

Torsional Natural Frequencies and Mode Shapes

Setting up the Free Vibration Matrix Equations

Comparison of Natural Frequency Results

Reducing the Size of the Eigenvalue Problem

Eigenvalue Analysis Model Size Reduction

Selection of Nodal Variables

Forced Response Analysis

Steady-State Sinusoidal Forced Response

Transient Response Analysis

Accuracy of Transient Response Calculations

Application Case Studies

Assembly of Vibration Model Case Studies

Case Study: Moment-of-Inertia Calculations

Case Study: Consolidating Rotor Sections.

Notes:

Print version c2004.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. New York, N.Y. : McGraw Hill, 2004. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Web browser. Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions.

Description based on cover image and table of contents, viewed on April 30, 2007.

Contains:

Introduction.

Definitions and units.

Rotating machinery torsional characteristics.

Torsional damping characteristics.

Torsional vibration mathematical modeling.

Torsional vibration finite elements.

Torsional natural frequencies and mode shapes.

Forced response analyses.

Application case studies.

Torsional fatigue.

Machine torsional vibration design rules.

Machine design modification strategies.

Torsional vibration measurement methods, monitoring, and diagnostics.

Other Format:

Print version: Torsional vibration of turbomachinery.

ISBN:

0071430377 (print-ISBN)

0071450726

9780071430371

OCLC:

216947361

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.