Abstract
In this paper, a simplified approach in the analysis of the varying compliance vibrations of a rolling bearing is presented. This approach analyses the generation of vibrations in relation to two boundary positions of the inner ring support on an even and an odd number of the rolling element of a bearing. In this paper, a mathematical model for the calculation of amplitude and frequency of vibrations of a rigid rotor in a rolling bearing is presented. The model is characterized by a big simplicity which makes it very convenient for a practical application. Based on the presented mathematical model a parametric analysis of the influence of the internal radial clearance, external radial load and the total number of rolling elements on the varying compliance vibrations of rolling bearing was conducted. These parameters are the most influential factors for generating varying compliance vibrations. The results of the parametric analysis demonstrate that with the proper choice of the size of the internal radial clearance and external radial load, the level of the varying compliance vibrations in a rolling bearing can be theoretically reduced to zero. This result opposes the opinion that varying compliance vibrations of rolling bearing cannot be avoided, even for geometrically ideally produced bearing.
Highlights
The study of the motion of the rotational machine, i.e., rotor dynamics, is one of the most important areas in the engineering practice
This changes the vibration response of rolling bearing. This gives an opportunity that analysis of varying compliance (VC) vibrations of rolling bearing can be used as an important diagnostic parameter for the estimation of the internal radial clearance size and the uniformity of the internal load distribution, as well as the number of rolling elements which participate in the transfer of external load
The amplitude of the varying compliance vibrations in a rolling bearing is equal to the difference between vibration amplitude in an unloaded rolling bearing and the amplitude emerged due to the contact deformations
Summary
The study of the motion of the rotational machine, i.e., rotor dynamics, is one of the most important areas in the engineering practice. The characteristics of a bearing where rotors are supported have a big influence on the rotor dynamic. The rolling bearings are the most used elements for the support of rotational machines. One of the most important problems related to rotational machines is the reduction of vibration and the increase of the accuracy of the spin of rotors supported on the rolling bearings, especially for the rotors operating with high rotational speeds. The rotation precision is often conditioned with the characteristics of vibration that are generated in the rolling bearings. The problems related to the generation of vibrations in the rolling bearings should be treated with particular attention
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