Vibration of Rotating Machines

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

-

Course Contents

1. Introduction to rotating machines and importance of the subject, 2. MOD analysis of the rotors, and drawing mod shapes and interpretations, 3. Bearing Systems, 4. Single mass and multi mass rotor models, 5. Torsional vibration, determination natural frequencies 6. Instability of the rotors, 7. Bearing failure of machine and diagnostic methods 8. Rotor balancing and machinery alignment

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction to rotating machines and importance of the subject
2) Analysis of mathematical techniques used in mechanical vibration
3) Eigenvalue and eigenvector problem and practising techniques
4) Stepped shafts and calculations
5) General introduction of bending vibrations , analysis of bending vibrations in different degree of freedom rotor systems
6) Physical models for torsional vibration analysis, determination natural frequencies
7) MOD analysis of the rotors, and drawing mod shapes and interpretations
8) Midterm
9) Rolling and sliding bearing systems
10) Analysis of torsional vibrations of branched rotor systems
11) Instability of the rotors
12) Bearing faliure of machine
13) Diagnostic methods for machines
14) Rotor balancing and machinery alignment
15) Solution of the problems related to subjects
16) Final exam

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Drill and Practice
3) Lab / Workshop
4) Problem Solving
5) Project Based Learning

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	40%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Not Required