Numerical modelling of a high-speed rigid rotor in a single-aerostatic bearing using modified Euler equations of motion

Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing

Volumn 22, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 133-154

  Frew, D A ^a   Scheffer, C ^a  

^a STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Aerostatic bearing; Gyroscopic forces; Modified Euler equations; Numerical modelling; Overhung; Rigid rotor

Indexed keywords

EULER EQUATIONS; MACHINE DESIGN; NUMERICAL METHODS; ROTATION; ROTORS; STIFFNESS;

AEROSTATIC BEARING; OVERHUNG; ROTORDYNAMIC ANALYSIS;

BEARINGS (MACHINE PARTS);

EID: 35549013698     PISSN: 08883270     EISSN: 10961216     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ymssp.2007.06.008     Document Type: Article

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