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Ansys Mechanical Rotordynamics

Course Overview

This course focuses on the vibrational analysis of rotating machinery in Ansys Mechanical, including evaluation of critical speeds, Campbell diagrams, whirl orbits, and associated bearing implementation. One-dimensional, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional geometries are covered, as well as connection to non-rotating support structures. Relevant theory, product application, and hands-on workshops are all included with the course materials.

Prerequisites

Teaching Method

Lectures and practical hands-on workshops to validate acquired knowledge.

Learning Path

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Learning Outcome

Following completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Carry out the basic end-to-end rotordynamics analysis process in Ansys Mechanical.
  • Understand the underlying technical and analysis features that are unique to rotordynamics.
  • Describe and apply the essential rotordynamics analysis capabilities: computation of critical speeds, prediction of rotor whirl and system stability, computation of unbalance response, and consideration of start=up and shut-down transient responses.

 Available Dates

Currently, no training dates available

Learning Options

Training materials for this course are available with a Ansys Learning Hub Subscription. If there is no active public schedule available, private training can be arranged. Please contact us.

 

Agenda

This is a 1 day classroom course covering both lectures and workshops. For virtual training, this course is covered over 2 x 2 hour sessions, lectures only.

Virtual Classroom Session 1

  • Module 01: Introduction and Background
  • Workshop 1: Nelson-Vaugh Rotor
  • Module 02: Modal Analysis
  • Module 03: Critical Speeds
  • Workshop 2: Campbell Diagrams
  • Workshop 3: Orbital Plots
  • Workshop 4: Parametric Critical Speed

Virtual Classroom Session 2

  • Module 04: Harmonic Analysis
  • Module 05: Unbalanced Response
  • Workshop 5: Unbalanced Loads and Bode Plots
  • Module 06: General Axisymmetric Elements
  • Workshop 6: General Axisymmetric Elements
  • Module 07: Combining Non-Rotating Structures
  • Workshop 7: Non-Rotating Structures