Computational Techniques of Rotor Dynamics with the Finite Element Method

This book covers using practical computational techniques for simulating behavior of rotational structures for increased fidelity and performance. Applications of rotor dynamics are associated with important energy generating machinery, such as water-turbines, electric generators, and wind turbines, as well as in airplane engines and propellers. Based on the finite element method, techniques are presented for modeling and computation of forces associated with the rotational phenomenon. State of the art engineering software used for computational simulation is also discussed, and eigenvalue analysis techniques used for numerical accuracy of the simulations are explored.