Compromised Vibration Isolator of Electric Power Generator Considering Self-Excitation and Basement Input

Abstract

A previous study proposed an optimal vibration isolator for self-excitation, but the solution results showed a critical drawback for the basement input. Because the plant system is exposed to self-excitation and basement input, the vibration isolator characteristics must meet all the requirements of both excitation cases. Two performance indices of the vibration isolator were introduced to evaluate the vibration control capability over two excitation cases, self-excitation and basement input, using the theoretical linear model of the electric power generator. The compromise strategy was devoted to enhancing the vibration control capability over the basement input, owing to the acceptable margin for self-excitation. The modification of the mechanical properties of the vibration isolator focused on the isolator between the mass block and the surrounding building. Simulation results revealed that an increase in the spring coefficient and a decrease in the damping coefficient of the vibration isolator beneath the mass block could enhance the vibration reduction capability over the basement input.