Experimental and theoretical investigation of rotordynamic characteristics of a rigid rotor supported by an active bump-type foil bearing
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsv.2019.115049
Abstract: Abstract This study aims to investigate the rotordynamic characteristics of a rigid rotor supported by an active bump-type foil bearing (ABFB) with real-time controllable mechanical preload. ABFB is composed of a traditional bump-type foil bearing… read more here.
Keywords: rotor; foil bearing; bump type; type foil ... See more keywords
Active bump-type foil bearing with controllable mechanical preloads
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DOI: 10.1016/j.triboint.2017.12.029
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents an active bump-type foil bearing (ABFB), in which mechanical preloads can be actively adjusted by controlling the driving voltages of piezoelectric actuators (PZTs) to create a variable multiple-lobe clearance and enhance… read more here.
Keywords: foil; bump type; active bump; mechanical preloads ... See more keywords