Scope of Analysis

Using AxSTREAM® RotorDynamics, different types of rotating machinery analysis can be performed:

• Static deflection analysis – Allows calculating deflection of the rotor under its own weight as well as reaction on each of the bearings in the system
• Lateral critical speeds analysis for fixed and variable support stiffnesses
• Unbalance response analysis
• Whirl speed and stability analysis
• Train torsional modal, transient, harmonic and reciprocating machines analysis
• Vibration analysis
• Fluid film bearing analysis
• Rotor balancing analysis

The program’s post-processing capabilities allow obtaining information about the rotor-bearing-support system like the following:

• Static deflection form
• Stresses, forces and moments throughout the machine
• Critical speed mode shapes
• Critical speed map
• Rotor response plot
• Amplification factor and separation margin based on provided unbalance and damping characteristics, as required by API standards
• Stability plot and Campbell diagram for both lateral and torsional analysis
• Torsion natural frequencies
• Transient torsional responses torque and stresses

For more information on rotor dynamics, watch an introduction and short demo to our rotor dynamics software

Interested in learning more? Register for our full rotor dynamics online video course below!