Control of a rubbing rotor - Experiments and theory

Lucas Ginzinger, Heinz Ulbrich

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Abstract

In this contribution a new approach to control a rubbing rotor system is presented. The control forces are applied on the rotor in case of rubbing indirectly via the auxiliary bearing, which is mounted on two electromagnetic actuators in a 45 degrees alignment. Using the high band-width of output of these actuators, which have been developed at the Institute of Applied Mechanics, a model based two phase feedback control allows a significant reduction of the forces during rubbing. For the experimental verification of the designed control system a test rig has been implemented. Measurements of a first approach are presented, showing a reduction of the contact forces up to 80 percent. The developed control system of the auxiliary bearing is able to reduce the load of the whole system significantly.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 11th International Symposium on Transport Phenomena and Dynamics of Rotating Machinery, ISROMAC-11
PublisherISROMAC-11
Pages644-651
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9781604236774
StatePublished - 2006
Event11th International Symposium on Transport Phenomena and Dynamics of Rotating Machinery, ISROMAC-11 - Honolulu, HI, United States
Duration: 26 Feb 20062 Mar 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 11th International Symposium on Transport Phenomena and Dynamics of Rotating Machinery, ISROMAC-11
Volume2

Conference

Conference11th International Symposium on Transport Phenomena and Dynamics of Rotating Machinery, ISROMAC-11
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu, HI
Period26/02/062/03/06

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