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1. di utilities preparationand fl presentation of foo 02 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 14 1 2 technical reports Rotational Speed RPM x 10 4 File gt Open gt Samples gt S View gt Graphics Frequency Campbell Diagram Restore open TORSION gt Samples gt S YNC CSM USR gt OK Torsional natural frequencies can be dynamically stor start up TORQUE excited by rotational speed or other sources of excitation MM E such as the pulsating torques T nero NNNM start up TORSION predicts dynamic amplification and 4 performs fatigue IME Seconds analysis for determining SPEED SHAFT TORGUE system 16 16 a for its intended 2 application E r gt n cec is i 8 10 12 Drive train passing through 15 torsional natural frequency Drive train passing through 2 torsional natural frequency 2 4 B 8 10 12 TIME Seconds Ten Thousands e File gt Open gt Samples gt S YNC MOT TOI View gt Graphics Output gt Time Transient response Restore gt TORSION gt Samples gt S YNC MOT USR gt OK 6 23 ARMD Main 7 0 UTILITIES 71 RBTSTYPE RBISTYPE is a stand alone utility used by all preprocessors for viewing and p
2. Coupling End Joumal Journal Bearing 1 Bearing Hydraulic Forces arising from Wear Rings Rotor Mass Weight Oil ilm Force of Bearings 6 9 ARMD Main 64 SELECTED SCREENS Supplied with the ARMD software package are various sample rotor dynamics torsional vibration bearings and lubricants input and output files For purposes of exercising ARMD and for viewing the various data forms and graphic plots presented on the following pages each of the screens shown has the required steps commands for viewing as illustrated below DATA FORMS 4 ROTLAT no File Edit System Options Run View Project Window Help aig LATO 5 Save Ctri 5 Save As Select Input File to Open Look in 23 Samples er fe m 222 Bj240 ROTOR SYSTEM roi jb PUMP2 ROI ib ROSTAB 3 ROI od COMPRES ROI iP RORESP 1 ROI D ROSTAB 4 ROI maps i MOTOR ROI D RORESP 2 ROI ROSTAB 5 ROI 1 i MOTOR2 ROI i RORESP 3 ROI i ROSYNC 1 ROI 2 ib PINION ROI ib ROSTAB 1 ROI ib ROSYNC 2 ROI 3 ib PUMP ROI ib ROSTAB 2 ROI D ROSYNC 3 ROI 4 Exit Filename COMPRES ROI Files of type ROTLAT roi Help Open an existing input No project open NUM File xOpen Samples COMPRES HROI 2 Description From the File menu select the item labeled Open then select the input file COMPRES ROI from
3. If the default folder and path are not appropriate click the Browse button and select new path Then press the Next button to continue the installation program we V5 8 Installation NeW Select Backup Directory Advanced Rotating Machinery Dynamics Please select the directory where the replaced files will be copied C Program Files 8 B5SSBACKLIP AJ Le T e Lu E 2 J 0 Back Next gt Cancel The installation program is now ready to copy files to your disk Press Next to begin installation or Cancel to abort installation ARMD Main V5 8 Installation NIV piss Ready to Install Advanced Rotating Machinery Dynamics are new ready to install the amp RIMD for windows v5 8 Press the Next button ta begin the installation ar the Back button to reenter the installation information progress bar will appear the screen showing what file is being copied to your disk A number is also displayed showing the percentage of the installation that is complete Installing Copying ROTLAT Files amplessR SrMNE 3Astaticped sbg 3b 6 Cancel When the ARMD installation process is completed the following screen or similar will appear indicating that the installation of the Sentinel drive
4. d text after Run Button Pressed Computer Disk Drive Spindle Herringbone Configuration Journal Bearing Clearance amp Pressure Distribution For Concentric Operation 10 000 Rpm 3 D Viewer Button P nerate tput File gt Open gt Samples gt Herringbone gt HERRBONE IN View gt Graphics Output gt Bearing Analysis gt 3D zr x 1 xl Contours Pressure Deformation Pressure Case Supply Side Total Power Critical Maximum Displa Out ut Eccentricit Ratio 1 No Flow Rate Leakage Inlet Flow Lose Mass Pressure gt put y Gpm gpm gpm hp 15 psi 1 1 000 00 5 153 02 1 039E 01 6 410 02 1 889 06 4 918 02 2 1 000 00 9 575 02 2 135 01 1 991 01 8 830 04 4 277E 02 3 1 000 00 1 353 01 3 252 01 3 822 01 3 702E 04 3 982 02 4 1 000 00 1 720 01 4 382 01 5 987E 01 1 973 04 3 804 02 NCG Circumterential Direction 120 70 42 10 Direction 1 5 19 PAD 1 RECESS 1 2 RECESS 2 2 50 RENS 4 2 25 3 E RECESS 1 1 5 _ COAL FULVERIZER FEED END TRUNNION BEARING GRID NETWORK Flow Suply Pipes Sample Problem Number 4 Hydrostatic Coal Pulverizer Feed end Trunnion Bearing Speed 12 RPM Pad Angle 120 Deg 2 8898 02 2 6971 02 2 5045 02 2 3118 0
5. EISE Journal C mun EE Equilibrium Locus 270 AXIAL DIRECTION l lTTTTTTLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLIL 3 750000 000 16 File gt Open gt Samples gt Sample5 Hydrostatic Bearing gt JURNBR 5 INP View gt Model gt Pad Grid G ARMDWIN56G1 JURNBR Samples Demo Der 5 19 Applied Load 1000 Ibs Lubricant Temperatures As A Function of Speed Results can be Graphically Plotted By Template or User Defined Graph Settings 16 We RBTSGRAF G5 ARMDWINSEGI JURNBR SamplesDemo File Edit View Project Window Help 15 7 Mew Graph bv Template bv Option Saimiri Select a Graph Template Eccentricity Ratio vs Bearing Load Power Loss vs Bearing Load Minimum Film Thickness vs Bearing Load Maximum Pressure vs Bearing Load Cancel Side Leakage Inlet Flow vs Bearing Load Kxx Kyy vs Bearing Load Dxx Dyy vs Bearing Load Help amp nale Side leakage Inlet amp Powerloss vs LOAD STIFFNESS amp DAMPING Coefficients vs BE amp RING LOAD Min Film ECC Angle Side leakage Inlet flow amp Power loss vs ECC View graph Found in template File prajeck open Speed RPM x 10 3 File gt Open gt Samples gt Demo gt DEMO INP View gt Graphics Output gt Bearing Analysis gt 2D File gt Open gt Samples gt Demo gt DEMO INP View gt Graphics Output gt Post Processor Restore gt open JURNBR gt Samples gt Demo gt DEMO PSG USR gt OK 6 18
6. Element type File gt Open gt Samples gt S YNC MOT TOI mmm cec torhrm 01 toi 02 TOI torhrm 03 TOI i torhrm 04 toi TORNAT 1 TOI File name Insert row Append row Delete row Duplicate row Split colors Color by Color by D Damping at oe et a mmm Select Input File to Open Look in 3 Samples lt amp ex E3 TORNAT 2 TOI TORNAT 3 TOI gt TORNAT 4 TOI TORNAT 5 TOI i TORRSP 1 TOI TORRSP 2 TOI SYNC MOT TOI Files of type TORSION toi Girly F4 F5 Summary Element Selection Summary _ Change Total length 2400000 MOTOR 3 494778 Total inertia 3 395400 Total weight Right mouse button in Element Information Form REL AMP Mode 2 File gt Open gt Samples gt SYNC MOT TOI View gt Graphics Output gt Natural Frequency gt Mode Shapes Restore gt TORSION gt Samples gt S YNC MOD USR gt OK Mode shapes be superimposed on model Hox File Edit Bookmark Options Help een Ide Bim 2 amo SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR COMPRESSOR DRIVE TRAIN 31 Gearbox Motor iW 11 3 TORRSP 3 TOI gt TORRSP 3AND4 TOI gt TORRSP 5 TOI Coupling 3 TORRSP 6 TOI Help 2
7. E bh Rotor speed RPh x 103 gt gt gt View gt Graphics Output gt Unbalance Response gt Amplitude Restore gt ROTLAT gt Samples gt MOT UNBAL RSP1 USR gt OK Description From the File menu select the Open then select the input file MOTOR from the Samples folder From the View menu select the Graphics Output to graphically view the Unbalance Response analysis results of the MOTOR ROI system The graphics utility will launch and load the analysis results file Then the utility will display the Graphics Options window From the options window press the 6 12 ARMD Main Restore button to display Select Options Files To Restore window which will list all user generated graphics settings files files with the extension USR From the file list select the ROTLAT folder and the MOT RSP1 USR file Once the settings file has been selected press the OK button to display the above graphics screen 6 13 ARMD Main 6 4 1 Rotor Dynamics ROTLAT Module a ROTLAT file File Edit System Options Run View Project Window Help Ctrl h Save Select Input File to Open Op 202 3 50000 000 5 50000 000 O 00000E 000 5 50000 000 O 00000E 000 Mo 1 1 Save as Convert C3 Samples 10 2 34000 000 5 50000 0 00000 5 50000 0 00000 Report
8. een Sen Relative Amplitude scaled by Shape Amplitude 3DModelsForHelpFile 5 The red line represents the location of the center of the shaft at each station in the model Animating this view can show better detail of the precise motions including relative phases at each station This is accomplished by using the Visibility check boxes positioned right above the animation controls also shown below Visibility Show Mesh Solid Center Lines Discs Bearings Connections 7 24 ARMD Main 7 6 Projects A project allows related files to be grouped together in a subdirectory If a project is not open ARMD software will handle files as it did in older versions e g V4 1G0 or higher Project functions are available from the Project menu and include Project New prompts for a unique project name up to eight characters An ARMD project file APF is then created The new project is opened activated Project gt Open prompts for an APF and opens activates the project it represents Project gt Close closes the current project ARMD is now out of project mode Project gt Rename rename an existing project to a new unique name Project gt Copy the files in a project to a new project The file is also copied to the new project name eg OLD APF to NEW APF Project gt Delete Project deletes a project and all of the files in the project sub
9. D a i 9 5 2 Note Ensure that the new Memory Key driver is installed The driver is automatically installed during the ARMD installation unless users uncheck the Sentinel Drivers check box during the ARMD installation ARMD Main A screen will then appear shown below informing the user that a Sentinel Driver will be installed If the ARMD installation is being installed on a portable computer that is connected to a docking station the computer should be undocked prior to continuing the installation This will ensure that the Sentinel Driver will be installed and operate correctly Check the box and press the Next button to continue the installation process ARMD for Windows V5 8 Installatior V5 8 1010 Advanced Rotating Machinery Dynamics Sentinel Driver Kequirements Important Notice for Portable Computer Users cannot install the Sentinel Drivers on a portable computer while itis connected to a docking station Users with docking stations must boot the computer and install the Sentinel Drivers without being connected to docking station Check this box to continue with the installation A screen will then appear asking for customer and company names Fill in these fields with your information and press the Next button to continue the installation process ARMD for Windows V5 8 Installa
10. Dynamically Equivalent System Torsional Model Help Content Modeling Concepts GAXARMDWINSBGTXTORSIONNS Y NC MOT toi SAMPLE PROBLEM NUMBER 3 TWO BRANCH SYSTEM MOTOR GEAR COMPRESSOR DRIVE TRAIN 0 TO 12 SEC TORSIONAL RESPONSE TO SYNCRONOUS MOTOR START UP OF DRIVE SYSTEM Mode 2 of 6 4 2095E 003 CPM 0 2570 Copy Ctrl C Local node display Global node display No node display Animate Draw filled symbols Monochrome text Mode Shape Show summary window Zoom In z Zoom Out File gt Open gt Samples gt SYNC MOT TOI Right mouse button for mode shapes and options Mode 1 1495 2 0 0878 Mode 2 4209 5 0 2570 Shaft Length in x 10 2 6 22 ARMD Main Select Values for Plot 1 Graphics utility permits user Ad Order _ Cancel defined graph settings scaling i and many other options G ARMDWIN56G1 TORSION Samples S YNC MOT TNC TORSIONAL CRITICAL SPEED MAP CAMPBELL DIAGRAM NATURAL FREQUENCY VS SPEED pcc i L dut mM a Rotational Speed RPM 1st 3rd Order 4th Order Order i x Us EN Graphics screens me s 4A applications 27 such processors and 277 a 1 1 1 Ej pecus J UL li O
11. Multiple plots per window 1 2 3 or 4 Line polar and FFT plots Templates for automatic configuration of graphs Save restore user options USRX for custom graphs including log semilog or linear axis scaling automatic or manual axis scaling log semilog or linear axis scaling automatic or manual axis scaling grid lines ON or OFF legend position hidden inside or outside right draw curves with lines symbols or both macro strings for flexible title assignment ARMD Main 7 3 2 Workspace ARMDGraph employs a Workspace concept to manage multiple graphs with associations to single or multiple graphics output files The workspace can be viewed to be a user settings form that contains user defined plot chart configurations for graphics output files generated by ARMD solvers 4 ArmdGraph New Workspace Workspace Configuration Chart 1 yi File Edit View Project Window Help Graphs Set Lines E Graph Default Charts File Contents Chart Type Line j S Char 1 Units Amplitude mils Pk Pk Ej Output Files m E Output Files X 1 TOM MO HK Model SYG US TOM MO HK ModeH SYG US Units Rotor Speed RPM 2 TOM MO HK Model A SYG US Rotor Speed RPM 3 TOM MO HK Model B SYG US L2 Rotor Speed RPM i Ampl N 002 Ampl N 003 Y Lines i i Ampl N 004 T Ampl N 005 Units Amplitude mil
12. ARMD Main imi POST AR MDWINSGGIJURNBR Samples Demo Demo psi Heading Sample Problem Number 1 Hydrodynamic Two groove journal bearing for boiler feed pump application Applied load 1000 Lbs Speed 4200 RPM 1 0 lt 0 5 Pad Angle 160 Deg 2 50 2 0000 006 Diameter 3 50000E 000 1 875000E 000 1 000000 001 4 200000 003 4 200000 003 0 000000 000 Length Ma of pads Ort Angle Rotational Ma of ecc User Specified Operating Conditions and Lubricant Properties Rens Case of 10 Min Film Thick 0 001332 Inch ECC 0 4678 B Angle 321 46 Deg Power Loss gt 1 784 HP Side Leakage gt 3 1859E licpn Critical Mass 4 202 03 Lbs Inlet Flow gt 9 394 01 Cpu Max Pressure gt 3 491E t02 Reynolds 1 085 STIFFNESS iLbs Inch Ge Supply Oil Temp 19 998 gt 7 108 05 3 Supply Flow 1 000 00 ETA gt 1 489 06 1 Film Temp gt 130 956 Viscosity gt 179 06 Rens DAMPING iLhb Sec Inch Groove Temp 117 140 Deg F DRE DAY gt 249 03 1 Max Temp gt 144 772 DYTX 1 785 03 6 File gt Open gt Samples gt Demo gt DEMO INP Run gt Post Processor gt Single Case
13. ARMD Main x He Eat 2814 Contents Index Back lt lt AF File Edit Bookmark Options Help qe Contents Index Back Brint INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO When the ROTLAT software is launched for the first time TUTORIAL is activated to familiarize the user with ROTLAT When exiting this session the ROTLAT software top level menu shown TUTORIAL SAMPLE SESSION below is displayed MODELING CONCEPTS SAMPLE PROBLEM mara ROTLAT d XarmdwinNsrotlat amp motor roi US File Edit System Options Run View Project Window Help x pe T fes e The FIL ENS ini x 8 CA File Edit Bookmark Options Help EIN gt gt AMD File Edit Bookmark Options Help Bm Seo 2 T ARNO ROTLAT Rotor Dynamic Analysis The following procedure contains the basic six steps to use ROTLAT Online help can be accessed any time by either pressing the F1 key or clicking the Help button if available Solution Modules Output Modules ROTLAT Rotor Dynamic Lateral Vibration Analysis ROSTAB Stability demped ROTOR DYNAMC and undamped natural Create NEW frequency and mode Preprocessor Graphical presertation START file 2 En
14. 001 0 00000 000 2 3 1 2 25000e 000 1 50000 000 0 00000 000 3 3 4 1 210 5 00000 001 2 75000 000 00000 000 4 4 5 1 1 0 7 20000 001 1 75000e 000 00000 000 5 5 6 1 1 0 7 20000 001 1 75000e 000 00000 000 6 6 7 1 1 0 5 00000 001 2 75000e 000 00000 000 7 7 1 1 0 4 75000e 000 2 60000e 000 a ononn nac Lateral vibration Analvsis project open 6 5 ARMD Main F Execute the appropriate processor from the Run menu The RUN option will execute the selected solution module For example if the critical speed map for the constructed rotor bearing system COMPRES is to be generated then the Run gt Critical Speed Map option is activated and the solver executes creating the results in both text and graphics format ROTLAT G ARMDWIN32 ROTLAT Samples COMPRES ROI 05 File Edit System Options Run View Project Window Help S aJ 4982114 4811 Bic B G ARMDWIN32 ROTLAT Samples COMPRES STO e Dl Total 29660 02 49167 02 94189 02 28500 02 Total Shaft Weight LBS gt 49 16708 Total Disc Weight LBS gt 28 50000 OVER ALL Rotor Weight LBS gt 77 66708 Total Shaft Length Inch 29 66000 C G Location from Station 1 Inch gt 19 46356 gt gt gt Computed Bearing
15. Journal VI Overview Manual Dependent Properties cg ARMD version 5 8 documentation is provided on the ARMD CD and it is installed during ARMD installation After ARMD installation the on line documentation can be accessed from any of the ARMD modules Help menu gt User s Manual or Helo gt Module Manual This printed document contains only the Introduction Set up Installation and Operation section of the manual V5 8 02 13 ARMD Main TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 0 INTRODUCTION AND HISTORICAL 1 1 20 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SEMIBNATIQS ceiusitutu intei a entia auo ie tbt aie 2 1 echnical 2 1 2 2 dudes ind er id Ed e RES 2 1 2 3 Maintenance and 2 1 202 ARMDOVE RVIEW decades dederis 3 1 4 0 MANUAL ORGANIZATION AND TERMINOLOGY NOTATION 4 1 5 0 INSTALLA TON side ren idu 5 1 5 1 Hardware and Software Requirements 5 1 992 S E 5 2 E E 5 3 54 System Set Up And Configuration 5 13 5 4 1 License ey DONGE Aes ees d aevi mE 5 13 5 5 Read metxt and 5 13 m 5 13 s OPERATION ren e
16. Filename xxx User specified file name with defaulted extension set by the preprocessor HYBCBH Conical bearing analysis module input file ASCII file which is the source of data for aprocessor i e MOTOR 1 ROI is a ROTLAT input file JURNBR Journal bearing analysis module module Computer program output file File produced by a processor This includes graphics and text files i e MOTOR 1 SYG and MOTOR 1 SYO are graphics and text output files respectively produced by ROSYNC processor 4 1 postprocessor preprocessor Processor or Solver RORESP ROSTAB ROSTAT ROSYNC ROTLAT ROTORMAP THRSBR TILTBR TORNAT TORHRM TORRSP TORSION VISCOS ARMD Main Module used to perform post processing on an output file The post processor eliminates the need to run a full analysis processor again when certain parameters are changed Module used to control the contents of an input file This includes editing printing and modeling Program or module used to generate results Rotor dynamic time transient response analysis solver Rotor dynamic stability analysis solver Rotor dynamic static deflection analysis solver Rotor dynamic unbalance response analysis solver Rotor dynamic analysis module ROTLAT controls ROSTAB ROSTAT ROTORMAP ROSYNC and RORESP Rotor dynamic analysis solver for generating critical speed and stability maps Thrust bearing analysis module Tilting pad bearing analysis module
17. Torsional stability and natural frequency analysis solver Torsional steady state response analysis solver Torsional time transient response analysis solver Torsional analysis module TORSION controls TORNAT TORHRM and TORRSP Lubricant viscosity analysis module Preprocessor functions invoked from a menu will be represented in the form MainMenu gt SubMenu gt Function For example View gt Graph gt by Template displays list of graph templates for current graphics data File gt Print prints the contents of the current file to printer 4 2 ARMD Main 5 0 INSTALLATION 5 1 Hardware and Software Requirements Hardware Requirements The ARMD software package requires the following hardware Personal computer with Pentium CPU or better 600 MByte of disk space approximately for full installation Printer optional USB or parallel port dongle supplied by RBTS Inc for purchased modules 512 Mbyte XP minimum or SVGA graphics board with monitor 256 colors or better 800x600 resolution or better For the 3 D Shaft Viewer a modern GPU assisted graphics card supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 0c with on board antialiasing NVidia Geforce2 or higher required Geforce 4 non mx or higher recommended ATI Radeon 7500 or higher required Radeon 9600 or higher recommended SiS Intel and S3 cards might or might not be supported In general if after installing the latest driver for your graphics adaptor you cann
18. DirectX lt ne M Icro soft The DirectX setup wizard quides you through installation of r e C tX DirectX Runtime Components Please read the following 4 license agreement Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement You must accept the agreement to continue the setup MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS MICROSOFT DIRECTX END USER RUNTIME 3 These license terms are an agreement between Microsoft Corporation or based on where you live one of its affiliates and you Please read them They apply to the software named above which includes the media on which you received it if any The terms also apply to any Accept their agreement and press Next or Cancel to abort installation This will be followed with the below window to install DirectX To begin installation press Next Installing Microsoft R DirectX DirectX Setup Install DirectX runtime components DirectX Runtime Install This install package will search for updated DirectX Runtime Components and update as necessary It may take a few minutes To start installation please click Mext During the DirectX installation a progress bar shown below will be displayed indicating installation status 5 10 ARMD Main Installing Microsoft R DirectX R Please wait while Setup completes the following actions Installing Components Searching for updated DirectX Runtime Components and updating as necessary his may tak
19. REACTIONS lt lt lt Bearing Station Force lbs Humber Humber X Direction Force lbs Y Direction Resultant lbs 11652 04 LITT 12106 04 16803 04 im 2 Lateral Vibration Analysis project open H View results in graphics format When View Graphics Output is selected the ARMDGraph or the RBTSGRAF utility is launched for graphics file loading and viewing Graphics and text output files generated with various processors have different file name extensions i e STG SYG CMG SMO etc For extension name definitions please view the processors help windows These help windows are accessed from each of the modules HELP option in the main menu ABl xl 4 ROTLAT 2 Samples COMPRES ROI US File Edit System Options Run View Project Window Help Static Deflection Calculations m Stability Analysis Unbalance Response Time Transient Response Critical Speed Map Stability Map Run Critical speed Analysis 0 00000 000 Initial stiffness Final stiffness 0 00000 000 Help ROTORMAP solver to generate critical speed map No project open View results in text format The VIEW option of the main menu is used to examine the analysis results in either text or graphics form When View Text Output is selected RBTSTYPE utility is launched and the file list is presented for fil
20. ROSTAT includes slope shear and moment diagrams rotating system weight distribution and bearing loads Run gt Stability Analysis Natural frequency mode shape ROSTAB stability and damping parameter analysis results Run gt Unbalance Response Synchronous unbalance response ROSYNC vibratory amplitudes phase angles and dynamic forces and moments Run gt Time Transient Non synchronous time transient RORESP response amplitudes dynamic stresses and dynamic forces I MEE ul ROTORMAP bearing support stiffness Run gt Stability Map Natural frequencies stability and damping parameters and orbit direction as a function of rotational speed ROTORMAP Torsional natural frequencies mode shapes damping parameters and torsional critical soeed map Campbell diagram Torsional steady state response results including torques stresses angular displacement velocity and acceleration Torsional response time history results including torques stresses and 2 TORSION Run gt Natural Frequency TORNAT Run gt Steady State Response TORHRM Run gt Time Transient Response TORRSP fatigue life 3 JURNBR Run gt Bearing Analysis OUT Fixed geometry journal bearing JURNBR analysis results including loads power loss flow requirements film thicknesses pressures stiffness and damping coefficients stability parameters recess flows and pressures etc as a function of journal eccentricities Run gt Po
21. ROTLAT e0805 Element OD2 lt 102 ROTLAT e0805 Branch Element OD1 lt 101 TORSION e0805 Branch Element OD2 lt 102 TORSION Outer diameter of element is less than or equal to inner diameter Outer diameter should be larger than inner diameter w0810 Element Uniform element ID1 102 ROTLAT w0810 Element Uniform element OD1 OD2 Warning given for uniform elements when diameters at either end of element do not match each other e0806 Insufficient connectivity in system TORSION Not enough connections were specified for a system If a system has N branches then it should have at least N 7 connections For example a three branch system will have two connections 0807 Branch No elements specified TORSION A branch was specified that has no elements Every branch should contain at least one element 8 8 9 0 USER FEEDBACK REPORT Instructions Date Use this form to report problems or recommend enhancements for RBTS products Please email mail or fax the form to RBTS Inc 1041 West Bridge Street Phoenixville PA 19460 USA Tel 610 415 0412 Fax 610 415 0413 email support rbts com User Name Email Company Telephone Address Check Software Problem Software Enhancement Documentation Problem Documentation Enhancement Other please specify Software Name of Software Version of Software Name of Operating System and Version Hardware C
22. at stations 5 and 10 o ID 2 0 Do Len 4 156 amp wm Shaft Element 8 Relative Amplitude scaled by Shape Amplitude 3DModelsForHelpFile The scale of the distortions displayed can be adjusted using the Shape Amplitude text box shown above on the toolbar 7 23 ARMD Main Displayed mode shapes and vibrational amplitudes orbits can be animated by pressing the play button During animation clicking the Pause button will pause the animation at its current frame The Single Step button advances from the current to the next frame while the Stop button resets the animation to frame 0 Animation speed can be increased decreased with the slider speed bar shown above In some cases it can be easier to see the mode shapes or vibrational amplitudes without looking at the model s solid or mesh displays Here s a snapshot of the COMPRES ROI sample problem first mode shape without the solid or mesh Shaft Viewer C Users Public OE Drive2 Y2012ARMDV58Proj DModelsForHelpFile COMPRESSOR RI A File Project Ouput Set ROSTAB Mode Shapes Output Set Property 4 Mode Shape1R Shape Amplitude Normalize By Branch Cursor Control Selector Operating Speed Range 6000 to 12000 Rpm Two fluid film Tilting Pad Bearings at stations 5 and 10 2 Visibility Show Mesh Solid V Blipses V Center Lines v Discs V Bearings Connections Animation 0
23. current context 7 13 View Menu New Save Save As Restore Contours Menu None Clearance Pressure Shear Stress Shading Automatic range User specified range Deformation Menu None Clearance Pressure Shear Stress Automatic scale factor User specified scale factor Display Menu Pads ARMD Main create and display new view window based on currently active view save window settings to last restored VUE file save window settings to a VUE file restore window settings from a VUE file checked if no contouring done checked if contouring by clearance checked if contouring by pressure checked if contouring by shear stress checked if light shading is used checked if program determines contour limits checked if user specified contour limits are used checked if no deformation done checked if deformation by clearance checked if deformation by pressure checked if deformation by shear stress checked if program determines deformation scale factor checked if user specified scale factor is used for deformation display dialog for controlling which pads are displayed 7 14 Output Set Mesh Hidden Elements Animate Zoom Menu Previous Enclose Model Zoom Out 1 1 Zoom 1 Rotate Menu Isometric User specified XY Front XY Back XZ Front XZ Back YZ Front YZ Back Colors Menu Contours Shading Mesh Text ARMD Main Default set 0 display dialog for selec
24. dense to hide the solid display and then suppresses the mesh display if needed In the first screen shot above the LOD has suppressed the mesh on the entire model Shown below are snapshots of how this display appears as we zoom in 7 20 ARMD Main Shaft Viewer C Users Public OE Drive2 2012ARMDV58Projects 3DModelsForHelpFile COMPRESSOR ROD View Project Help Ouput Set ROSTAB Mode Shapes Output Set Property 4 Shape Amplitude 1 Uranium Enrichment Centrifugal Compressor Rotor System Model Operating Speed Range 6000 to 12000 Rpm Two fluid film Tilting Pad Bearings at stations 5 and 10 1 xd Relative Amplitude scaled by Shape Amplitude 3DModelsForHelpFile Note that the LOD calculation is performed on an element by element basis so that more distant elements will have their mesh suppressed while closer ones are shown Shaft Viewer C Users Public OE Drive2 2012ARMDV58Projects 3DModelsForHelpFile COMPRESSOR ROD File View Project OuputSet ROSTAB Mode Shapes Output Set Property 4 Shape Amplitude 1 Uranium Enrichment Centrifugal Compressor Rotor System Model Operating Speed Range 6000 to 12000 Rpm Two fluid film Tilting Pad Bearings at stations 5 and 10 l Relative Amplitude scaled by Shape Amplitude 3DModelsForHelpFile If the solid display is not selected but the mesh is then the LOD calculation is not performed and th
25. driver must be configured in the system to use printing Need at least one vector for ordinate RBTSGRAF Need at least one vector for abscissa RBTSGRAF No columns of data were selected for the ordinate axis RBTSGRAF requires at least one and at most 15 Not enough branches available TORSION There are not enough unused branches available in the torsional model to import the branch of the rotor dynamics ROTLAT input file for append mode Not enough discs available TORSION There are not enough unused disc entries available in the torsional model to import the discs of the rotor dynamics ROTLAT input file Not enough elements available TORSION There are not enough unused elements available in the torsional model to import the elements of the rotor dynamics ROTLAT input file Not enough materials available TORSION There are not enough unused material entries available in the torsional model to import the materials of the rotor dynamics ROTLAT input file 8 6 Project already exists Project menu This error can occur when trying to create a new project with the name of an existing project It could also occur when trying to rename a project to the name of a project that already exists ROTLAT was not found ARMDMENU The ROTLAT portion of ARMD software was not installed String not found ARMD The specified string could not be found in the text If case sensitivity was enabled try doing a case insensitive search THRSBR was not
26. file is already opened by another application It might also occur if there is insufficient space on disk to create the entire file Error creating temporary file ARMD This error may occur if there is insufficient space on disk to create a temporary file Error deleting file Project menu This could occur if the file is read only or is in use by another program Error deleting project Project menu Error encountered while deleting a project This could occur if a read only file or subdirectory exist under the project directory Error importing damping coefficients from BRG D ROTLAT Error importing stiffness coefficients from BRG K Error encountered while reading a bearing matrix file Error importing ROTLAT file TORSION A ROTLAT input file could not be imported into TORSION successfully 8 2 Error loading file RBTSGRAF INI templates RBTSGRAF The initialization file for RBTSGRAF could not be read Therefore templates will not be available Error opening INTER OOO JURNBR Error opening HYBCBR Error opening THR POST OOO THRSBR Error opening TILPOST OOO TILTBR Error opening text file created by single case post processor Error deleting bearing file s ROTLAT Error renaming bearing file s Internal error when manipulating bearing files of ROTLAT configuration e g insert delete Contact RBTS Error running post processor ROTLAT Error encountered when trying to run a bearing post processor from within the R
27. found ARMDMENU The THRSBR portion of ARMD software was not installed TILTBR was not found ARMDMENU The TILTBR portion of ARMD software was not installed TORSION was not found ARMDMENU The TORSION portion of ARMD software was not installed VISCOS was not found ARMDMENU The VISCOS portion of ARMD software was not installed BEARINGS Warning Too many cases in file file will be truncated If a file has more cases than the post processor can handle the extra cases will not be read NOTE These extra cases will be lost if the file is then saved or if the interpolation routine is executed WARNING User options meant for different file type RBTSGRAF This warning occurs when the graphics file extension does not match the file extension of the options file Zero length file RBTSGRAF The input file contains no data size equals zero bytes If this is an output graphics file verify the contents of the original input file that was read by the solver to generate this output e0914 Bearing Z Speed Invalid stiffness matrix ROTLAT stiffness matrix for bearing at speed condition is invalid zeros along diagonal 8 7 e0908 Element Invalid length ROTLAT 0908 Branch Element Invalid length TORSION Element has length less than or equal to zero In TORSION an arbitrary length should be specified for flexible elements Type 3 to avoid divide by zero errors when calculating mode shapes e0805 Element OD1 lt 101
28. in x 1086 File gt Open gt Samples gt MOTOR ROI ATURAL FREQUENCY VS BEARING STIFFNESS 1 2 3 Mode 4 Brg 2 8 2 1 80000 03 Une With bearing stiffness amp operating speed superimposed 1 1 10 Brg Stiffness Ib in x 1086 View gt Graphics Output gt Critical Speed Map Restore gt ROTLAT gt Samples gt MOT CSMP USR gt OK G ARM DWIN56G1 ROTLAT Sam ples MOTOR STG MODE NUMBER 3 Motor Modes of Vibration at 1800 rpm A wusx 295 2000 Horse Power Electric Motor Analysis M3 Y 0 034 Motor Shaft Deflection Due to Gravitational Loading REL AMP REL AMP j 93k Deflection Y Motor Static Deflection PET TPP TT Eq ee Bearing 0 0 01 02 0 3 04 0 5 0 6 07 0 8 0 9 10 11 1 2 00 0 1 0 2 0 3 04 05 06 07 0 8 09 10 SHAFT LENGTH Inch x 10 2 SHAFT LENGTH Inch x 10 2 Motor Stability amp Mode Shapes ous 2 2 64547E 03 2 0 584 REL REL A M4 X 6 564 M4Y 0 218 Inch x 10 1 00 01 02 03 0 4 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 25 0 1 02 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 07 0 8 0 9 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 SHAFT LENGTH Inch x 102 SHAFT LENGTH Inch x 10 2 File gt Open gt Samples gt
29. loss flow requirements film thicknesses pressures stiffness and damping coefficients etc as a function of journal eccentricities or applied loads VISCOS Run gt Viscosity VISCOS 7 10 ARMD Main 7 3 ARMDGraph 7 3 1 Introduction ARMDGraph is a newly developed general purpose program to replace RBTSGRAF section 7 2 with more user features and capabilities that is used to view graphics output of ARMD processors JURNBR ROSYNC TORNAT etc Similar to HBTSGRAF ARMDGraph is supplied with each software package purchased from RBTS it is installed during ARMD installation ARMDGraph features include New workspace concept New graphical user interface to access and customize graphs New output file format usrx allows more customization of graphics data files than the previous usr format Ability to create multiple graphs each of which may contain multiple charts Ability to plot lines in a chart from different graphics data files Backwards compatible with usr files generated with RBTSGRAF graphing utility Customizable annotations and line markers Automatic detection of graphics data file changes updates Clipboard support including Copy graph to clipboard as bitmap BMP Copy input file to clipboard as text file TXT Utilizes GUI help system Accelerator keys for accessing menu items Project menu for convenient access to project functions ARMDGraph features include the following
30. pressure distributions and structural deformation TILTBR SINGLE Clearance and pressure distributions 7 16 ARMD Main 7 5 3 Shaft Viewer 7 5 1 Introduction ARMD Shaft Viewer is an integrated graphics utility in the ARMD suite It uses modern 3 D graphic rendering technology to provide a highly realistic view of model shaft systems which can be rotated zoomed and moved to provide the user with a clear viewpoint of features of interest in the shaft system Shaft systems designed in ROTLAT or TORSION can be loaded into the Shaft Viewer which then automatically loads any model solution results of torsional natural frequency mode shapes rotor stability mode shapes and unbalanced response orbits These model distortions vibrations can be selected scaled and animated showing a unique visual representation of the rotor bearing system or mechanical drive train vibration characteristics from the ARMD shaft Viewer WORKSPACE shown below Shaft Viewer C Users Public Documents ARMD58 ROTLAT Samples COMPRES ROD File View Project OuputSet ROSTAB Mode Shapes Output Set Property 4 Shape Amplitude 1 Cursor Control Selector 5 amp wm Shaft Element 0 Uranium Enrichment Centrifugal Compressor Rotor System Model game Operating Speed Range 6000 to 12000 Rpm rw Shaft Element 2 i Shaft Element 3 Two fluid film Tilting Pad Bearings at stations 5 and 10 twm Shaft Elemen
31. the samples folder 6 10 4 15 0 000 C O 00000E 000 rea Jl L 4 T LAO E 2 6000QE 000 2 60000E 000 0 00000 000 0 415500 000 2 60000 Cut Cries 00000 2 75000 000 50000 Ctrl C 00000 0 5 00000 001 3 00000 000 Paste CERTE 0 1 57500 000 2 68500 000 Clear 0 200000 000 2 68500 000 4 37000E 001 3 00000E 000 Append row 00000 000 0 1 00000 000 2 00000 000 Delete row 00000 000 0 4 00000E 001 7 50000 000 Duplicate row 00000 000 O 8 00000 001 7 50000E 0n0 268 100009 000 0 1 00000 000 3 50000 000 x Change material 18 6 96000 001 2 75000 000 z 9 UD0000E 0D0 Element type File xOpen Samples COMPRES ROI System gt Elements Right mouse button for options Description From the File menu select Open then select the COMPRES ROI from the samples folder From the System menu select Elements to display the element information data form The right mouse button can be used to access options and to edit the form i ARMDVYINSEGTROTLAT Samples COMPRES ROI Uranium Enrichmante Centrifugal Compressor Rotor System Model Operating Speed Range 6000 to 12000 Rpm Two fluid film Tilting Pad Bearings at stations 5 and 10 4 s
32. the text and graphic output files generated by the processor using the Text Output RBTSTYPE and Graphics output ARMDGraph or RBTSGRAF utilities from the View menu When you are finished with this preprocessor run the command File gt Exit to return to the top level of ARMD menu From the ARMD main menu front close the window to quit ARMD 6 3 ARMD Main 6 2 Typical Session The following procedure describes a typical session using ARMD gt for Windows 5 8 e A Select the desired module from Advanced Rotating Machinery Dynamics ma n menu Dynamic Analysis Fluid Film Bearings Viewer Utilities eme For example ROTLAT for performing rotor E Rotor Dynamics dynamic analyses conica ri Tilting Pad eD Torsional Vibration Lubricant Properties Click a button to run a module Right click a button for module help Copyright 1986 2013 RBTS Inc ll 4 ROTLAT no file File Edit System Options Run View Project Window Help cux cw Select Input File to Open B Place an input file in memory Save Save As Look in Samples e To use existing file use the gt gt ROSTAB 3 ROI Report woes peers command and select an existing one To create Print P RORESP 2 ROI 5 ROSTAE 5 ROI a new file use the File
33. 00 Deg Pad Arc CENTRALLY PIVOTED Shaft Dia 25 0 Bearing Length 2 5 Machined in radial Clearance 0 005 with 20 Prelaa 1 3852bE 03 fuus 3 Pad Tilting Pad 1 2005E 03 5 2 5 Journal Bearing 1 1081 03 Load Between pads Unloaded Upper Pad Speed 1800 Rpm Load 3500 ibs 1 0138 03 9 3110 02 T 3875E 02 6 4641E 02 5 5407 E 02 4 61 72E 02 3 69389E 02 Y 2 2 rh Contours Pressure psi Deformation Pressure psi Output Set Pivot Min 0 0008 0 0059 0 0000 00 1 85469E 02 9 2345 01 6 20 ARMD Main 6 4 3 Lubricant Analysis VISCOS Module ISCOS File Edit Bookmark Options Help ee Viscosity Data Heading Sample Problem Number 1 The following procedure contains the four 4 basic steps to use VISCOS Online help can be accessed MOBIL DTE 737 for 1800 rpm Turbine bearings any time by either pressing the F1 key or clicking the Help button if available Last line of problem description Supplier MOBIL Brand DTE 797 Turbine 1 Create NEW 2 Enter Edit VSI file or input fields 150 Grade 32 gravity 32 600 OPEN and or select 04 00 existing file lubricant data at F Second centistoke 5 40 7 2 00 F 4 View results from database graphically or Starting temperature 60 00 text format VISCOS Lubricant Temperature Dependent Properties First centist
34. 180 F 5000 HP Electric Motor Rotor Dynamic Analysis en 984 xial length 1 117 50E 002 ini 1 k File Open Samples MOTOR ROI View System Model right mouse button for mode shapes amp options Bearing Information x L1 Manual 0 000nnnEsnnn Manual ooo Bearings Applied Load and or Dynamic Coefficients Cut Ctri X are Manually Specified or Internally Computed Copy Ctrl C Paste Ctrl Bearing Load Information BP x Clear Insert row F3 Bearing 1 Append row Ctrl F3 Daata IA 0 0000 000 0 0000 000 0 0000 000 0 0000 000 0 0000 000 0 0000 000 Duplicate row 5 Bearing Type 0 User specified manually edit Properties b 1 Journal Fixed geometry JURNBR Coefficients 2Conical Fixed geometry HYBCBR 3 Tilting pad TILTBR i ling el pearing type pl cd Str Bearing 2 Speed S 0000E 002RPM File gt Open gt Samples gt MOTOR ROI gt System gt Bearings right mouse button for bearing types and options File gt Open gt Samples gt MOTOR ROI gt System gt Bearing Loads 6 14 ARMD Main Graph 1 a x 0 x G ARMDWIN56G1 ROTLAT Samples MOTOR CMG 5000 HP MOTOR CRITICAL SPEED MAP NATURAL FREQUENCY VS BEARING STIFFNESS OR CMG 10 Motor Critical Speed Map 0 1 Frequency CPM x 1084 0 01 0 01 0 1 Brg Stiffness Ib
35. 2 2 1192E 02 1 9265E 02 1 7339 02 1 5412 02 1 3486 02 1 1559 02 9 6326E 01 7 7061E 01 5 7796 01 3 8531 01 1 9265 01 0 0000 00 Deformation Press Output Set Eccentricity Ratio 3 0 9000 Contours Pressure psi File gt Open gt Samples gt Sample4 Hydrostatic Bearing gt JURNB 4 INP View gt Graphics Output gt Bearing Analysis gt 3D Contours Pressure Deformation Pressure Display gt Output gt Eccentricity Ratio 1 or 2 6 19 3 0824 02 File gt Open gt Samples gt Canted gt CANTED INP View gt Graphics Output gt Bearing Analysis gt 3D Contours Pressure Deformation Pressure Disnlay gt Outout gt Eccentricity Ratio 1 ARMD Main GEARBOX Fluid Film THRUST BEARING ANALYSIS 0409 02 14 SHROUDED TAPERED LAND Pressure Distribution 15000 RPM 5 56634E 02 5 20506E 02 4 9082 02 4 530 7E 02 14 Pad Tapered 4 15351E 02 Pocket Thrust Bearing After Optimized Design For Load Temperature 3 3980 02 And Stiffness EE 2 6429E 02 2 2653 02 1 88678E 02 1 51022E 02 1 13247E 02 Y us 7 551 2E 01 3 7 756E 01 Contours Pressure psi 7 Pressure psi Output Set Clearance Set 0 0010 0 0000 00 4 Step Pad Conical Geometry Journal Bearing For Tool Spindle Application Operation 2 3 600 Rpm Y Step PAD 2 70 2 1 BDIA1 T Length Le a tengeh Sample Problem Humber 3 single Pad Analysis 1 4775 03 1
36. 2 75000 000 2 60000E 000 0 00000 000 2 60000E 000 0 00000E 000 5 00000 001 3 00000E 000 0 00000 000 3 00000E 000 0 00000 000 1 57500E 000 2 68500E 000 0 00000 000 2 68500 000 0 00000E 000 oOojojojojojojojojojoIijo gt A gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt Element type Lateral Vibration Analysis No project open 6 4 ARMD Main OPTIONS in the main menu allows the user to define various output control options such as number of modes to be plotted gravitational loading continuation run information etc 4 ROTLAT G ARMDWINSSGISROTLAT SamplesCOMPRES ROTUS S7 Oj x gt File Edit System Options Run Project Window Help l x Djem amp 4 Hee 111212 Bic GAARMDWINSBGTIROTLATiSamplesCOMPRES ROI Uranium Enrichmante Centrifugal Compressor Rotor System Model Operating Speed Range 6000 to 12000 Rpm Two fluid film Tilting Pad Bearings at stations 5 and 10 0 11 length 2 96600E 001 Lateral Vibration Analysis project open E View saved input file To view the input data file which contains all rotor bearing geometry and operating conditions use the View Input file command The input data file can also be printed after viewing by pressing printer icon on the tool bar The File Print or File Heport commands can also be used to print the input data file se ROTLAT Gi ARMDWINSGGISROTLATSampless C
37. Advanced Rotating Machinery Dynamics j 1 y 1 lt r EA b k N D y THE COMPLETE SOFTWARE PACKAGE FOR gt Rotor Dynamics gt Torsional Vibration gt Fluid Film Bearings Rolling Element Bearings Lubricant Analysis ARMD for Windows 5 8 Advanced Rotating Machinery Dynamics Dynamic Analysis Fluid Film Bearings Viewer Utilities 8 Rotor Dynamics 812 Torsional Vibration Lubricant Properties Rolling Element Bearings e 2 2 COBRA E Aerocc Click a button to run a module Right click a button for module help Copyright amp 1986 2013 RBTS Inc et RBTS 610 415 0412 610 415 0413 Rotor Bearing Technology amp Software 1041 West Bridge Street info rbts com Phoenixville PA 19460 USA rbts com Advanced Rotating Machinery Dynamics User s Manual Introduction Set up Brochure Manual Installation and Operation ROTLAT Rotor Dynamics Lateral Overview Manual Vibration Senin Maur ow Fluid Film Fixed Overview Manual Geometry Journal Bearings HYBCBR Conical Fluid Film Fixed Overview Manual Geometry Journal Bearings TILTBR Fluid Film Tilting Pad Overview Manual Geometry Journal Bearings THRSBR Fluid Film Fixed amp Tilting Pad Overview Manual COBRA Fate Comer Soares
38. Ampl N 010 Show Update lt Ampl N 015 Graphs button to display the chart graph window gt Amplitude mils Pk Pk 500 2 000 2 500 Rotor Speed RPM ARMD Main 7 4 3 0 Bearing Viewer 7 4 1 Introduction BRGVU is a general purpose program used to view the 3 D graphical output of ARMD fluid film bearing solvers JURNBR HYBCBR THRSBR TILTBR Output includes clearance pressure and shear stress distributions as well as structural deformation applicable BRGVU is copied to your computer when the Utilities item and any fluid film bearing package are selected from the Select Components dialog of the installation program 7 4 2 Main Menu The main menu of BRGVU is divided into the following menus File Edit View Contours Deformation Display Zoom Hotate Colors Window and Help File Menu Open Close Print Print Preview Print Setup Exit Edit Menu Undo Cut Copy Paste opens a 3 D graphics file and loads its data into memory A window with a default view will then be displayed closes the currently open graphics file and any view windows associated with it print the contents of the current view window preview printer output for the current view window configure the printer settings exits BRGVU undo last undoable command cut selected object and paste to clipboard copy selected object to clipboard e g model view paste clipboard contents to
39. Bearing Technology amp Software ank you for installing Advanced Rotating Machinery Dynamics RBTS Advanced Rotating Machinery Dynamics Technical support for registered users of ARMD software can be reached through the following Rotating Machinery Dynamics Website www rbts com Dynamic Analysis Film Beanngs Viewer Utilities 0 Journal 9 Conical 9 0 Thrust 2 Titing Pad shart E mail support rbts com Phone 610 415 0412 voice Fax 610 415 0413 ARMD manuals in electronic form such as the ARMD Tool User s Manual require your computer to have pdf file viewing capability such as that provided by Adobe Lubncant Properties Rolling Element Beanngs Wearing Acrobat Reader Viscosity COBRA ED Click a button to run module Right click button for module help Copyright 1986 2013 RBTS Inc Copyright 2012 e RBTS Inc e 1041 West Bridge St Phoenixville PA 19460 USA e Phone 610 415 0412 e Fax 610 415 0413 _ Computer Protected Mode Off 1006 5 12 ARMD Main 5 4 System Set Up And Configuration 5 4 1 License Key Dongle ARMD solvers require an active license for operation Licensing is accomplished by either a physical USB hardware license key also known as dongle or a software license key For purchased packages with hardware license key just plug
40. Cursor Control Selector d Shaft Element 0 Shaft Element 1 xj Shaft Element 2 Shaft Element 3 xj wm Shaft Element 4 xj Shaft Element 5 Shaft Element 6 xj mm Shaft Element 7 Shaft Element 8 Shaft Element 9 Shaft Element 10 Shaft Element 11 Shaft Element 12 Shaft Element 13 m Shaft Element 14_ Viewpoint Rotation about Zoom X Y 2 150 Yz xz Visibility Show 7 Mesh J Solid 4 Elipses J Center Lines Discs V Bearings Connections OOC E Enclose Auto Scale Copy Image Relative Amplitude scaled by Shape Amplitude 3DModelsForHelpFile 7 18 ARMD Main 7 5 2 Sample Session Rotor models can be opened directly from the Shaft Viewer main File menu Shaft models can be loaded into the Shaft Viewer from the File Open or File Recent Files main menu selections When using the File Open menu selection a Windows Open File dialog is displayed starting either in the current ARMD project folder or the most recently used folder if no ARMD project is open Open ROTLAT or TORSIOM input file Se I 3DModelsForHelpFile le ET Organize 3 Mew Folder a Name Date modified Documents m Recent Places Desktop Computer Pictures M
41. E Drive2 Y2012ARMDV58Projects 3D ModelsForHelpFile COMPRESSOR File View Project Ouput Set ROSTAB Mode Shapes Output Set Property 4 Shape Amplitude 1 rmm Shaft Bement 0 Uranium Enrichment Centrifugal Compressor Rotor System Model z a Operating Speed Range 6000 to 12000 Rpm m Shaft 2 Two fluid film Tilting Pad Bearings at stations 5 and 10 1 Shaft Element 4 Shaft Element 5 Hm Shaft Element 6 Mesh Solid Ellipses Center Lines Discs Bearings Connections Animation IPM uus Relative Amplitude scaled by Shape Amplitude I3DModelsForHelpFile Continuous motion can be achieved by holding any of the arrow buttons down The display can be reset at any time to one of 4 standard viewpoints the default ISO view or projections on the YZ XZ or XY planes If by any chance the viewpoint is modified to the point where the model is no longer visible clicking on either a standard viewpoint or the Enclose button will re center the model in the display The enclose button will re center the model without changing its orientation The various elements of the model can be selected for display using the check boxes in the Visibility control group When the Solid and Mesh items are selected the viewer performs an automatic level of detail LOD calculation considering the distance to the shaft system to determine when the mesh would be sufficiently
42. Edit Bearing Options Run View Project Window Help Applied load 1000 Lbs Speed 4200 RPM L D 0 5 Pad Angle 160 Deg N z T ses A Ee Number of Pads 2 JURNBR Bearing Orientation System Y 21 Pad Angle Save Select Input File to Open 1 500000 002 deg Save 5 Convert Look in Ee Orientation Angle Pad 1 Report 1 000000 4101 deg Film Angle n Cii nae 00 deg Bearing Modeling and Viewing is Made Easy with the Bearing Pre Processor 000 in Axial Length 1 875000 000 in Load Angle VV 2 700000 002 deg Diameter 3 750000E 000 in 2 Print Printer Setup gt File name Demain 0 Files of type JURNBR Help Radial Clearance 2 500000 003 in File gt Open gt Samples gt Demo gt DEMO INP View gt Model gt Bearing File gt Open gt Samples gt Demo gt DEMO INP 90 G ARMDVWINS5S661 JURNBRiSamples Sample5 Hydrostatic Bi Hydrostatic Hydrodynamic or Hybrid Lubricated Sample Problem Number 5 Hydro Bearings are a Unique Feature of ARMD Software Multi Recess Multi Pad Hydrostatic Bearing Recess Pressure only on bottom pad specified Speed 0 RPM Open an existing input file project open NUM Pad 1 of 2 CIRCUMFERENTIAL DIRECTION Pad Angle 1 700000E 002 degrees Axial length 1 3 7 50000E 000 in Fixed grid
43. MOTOR ROI View gt Graphics Output gt Mode Shapes Restore gt ROTLAT gt Samples gt MOT MOD1 USR gt OK 4 Graph 1 G ARMDWIN56G1 ROTLAT Samples MOTOR SYG MOTOR SYNCHRONOUS UNBALANCE RESPONSE ANALYSIS RESULTS IN GRAPHICS FORM Unbalance Ge Response Amplitude mils Pk Pk x 1041 Rotor Speed RPM x 1083 File gt Open gt Samples gt MOTOR ROI View gt Graphics Output gt Unbalance Response gt Amplitude Restore gt ROTLAT gt Samples gt MOT RSP1 USR gt OK Ampl N 002 Ampl N 007 Ampl N 8 008 lal x Ampl N 8 013 Ampl N 8 016 SHAFT LENGTH Inch x 1042 File gt Open gt Samples gt MOTOR ROI View gt Graphics Output gt Deflection Calculations Restore gt ROTLAT gt Samples gt MOT DEFL USR gt OK 4 Graph 1 E l o x MOTOR UHBALAHCE RESPOHSE AT STATIOH 2 MOTOR UHBALAHCE RESPOHSE AT STATIOH 7 ORBIT AHD TIME DOMAIH RESPOHSE PLOTS ORBIT AHD TIME DOMAIH RESPOHSE PLOTS 0 4 0 2 0 0 0 2 Amp Inch x 10 2 Inch x 10 1 0 4 04 03 02 01 00 01 02 03 04 0 05 0 00 0 05 Amp Inch x 10 2 Amp Inch x 10 1 Unbalance Non Synchronous Response with Gravity Loading cee TANI Amp Inch x 10 2 Amp Inch x 10 1 of UN sit enirn nio uan 718 18 20 zm 52 28 30 18 18 20 E 28 30 File Open Samples MOTOR2 ROI View Graphics Output gt Time Transient Response Restore HOTLAT Samples MOT ORBT USR OK 6 15 NATURAL FREQUENCY
44. NATURAL FREQUENCY V5 BEARING STIFFNESS quency 1 3 4 1E 5 1E B 1 Bra Stiffness kuin Exit module return to ARMD front end _ ici xi We RBTSGRAF ARMDWIN323ROTLAT SamplessCOMPRES EIMG File Edit View Project Window Help mm S al eale LINE gt Paz gt _ Camel une Heb Plotting package No project open Plat 4 E The graphics output can be viewed by View gt Graph gt By Option or View Graph By Template commands If View Graph By Option is selected the graph setting window will be displayed At this stage the user can select 1 to 4 graphs per screen and for each graph as many as 15 curves From the graph options window user configured graph settings can be saved to or restored from the disk J Close window of front end to exit ARMD 6 7 ARMD Main 6 3 OnLine Tutorial and Sample Session The ARMD modules such as ROTLAT TORSION JURNBR etc are supplied with on line help When the package is installed for the first time the tutorial session for the modules is turned on by default Thus when a module is selected from ARMD main menu the tutorial session is activated automatically Once the module is closed the user is prompted to automatically activate the tutorial session or not when the module is selected again As an example if the ROTLAT module for rotor dynamic is selected from t
45. New command With a Printer Seti MOTOR2 ROI ab RORESP 3 ROI i ROSYNC 1 ROI NE i PINION ROI D ROSTAE 1 ROI ib ROSYNC 2 ROI new file the program Will prompt for the system 2 G ARMD of units 5 or US English to be used 3 G ARMD gt 4 Fil EE COMPRES ROI Files of type ROTLAT roi 2 Open an existing input file project open NUM ARMDWIN32 ROTLAT Samples COMPRES ROI 05 File Edit System Options Run View Project Window Help Dm aj ee 2 213 Bale 222 Element Information for Branch 1 C Edit content of input file oystem model data can be edited from the module main menu under SYSTEM If you need help at any time press the F1 key to display context sensitive help 7 50000 001 9 98000 001 0 00000 000 9 98000E 001 0 00000 000 2 25000 000 1 50000 000 0 00000 000 1 50000 000 0 00000E 000 5 00000 001 2 75000E 000 0 00000 000 2 75000E 000 0 00000 000 7 20000 001 1 75000E 000 0 00000 000 1 75000 000 0 00000E 000 7 20000 001 1 75000 000 0 00000 000 1 75000E 000 0 00000 000 5 00000 001 2 75000E 000 0 00000 000 2 75000E 000 0 00000 000 4 75000 000 2 60000E 000 0 00000 000 2 60000E 000 0 00000 000 4 15600 000 2 60000E 000 0 00000 000 2 60000E 000 0 00000 000 4 15600E 000 2 60000E 000 0 00000 000 2 60000E 000 0 00000 000
46. OMPRES RUT 5 Ini xi 2 File Edit System Options Run View Project Window Help nem Problem Description Features Outpuk Control System DOF MGyroscopic External Forces Time Transient Simulation Features Output Control Pedestal housing considered Number of mode shapes to plot ROSTAB only Gravitational body force factors 0 00000E 000 1 00000 000 Cancel Help Edit output control information project open direction direction D View graphical model to verify geometry For graphical representation of rotor bearing model you can view the model on the screen with the View gt System Model command or pressing the model icon on the tool bar The graphical model can also be printed after viewing by pressing printer icon or form the File menu of ROTLAT G ARMDWINSBGIAROTLAT SamplesCOMPRES ROLUS loj x File Edit System Options Run View Project Window Help a al AAA Bele ES Gn ARMDWINS6G1 ROTLAT Samples COMPRES ROI E B x v5 6Gl Jranium Enrichmante System Mo Operating Speed Range 6000 12000 Rpm Two fluid film Tilting Pad Bearings at stations 5 and 10 20 19 2 2 1 3 a 0 2 2 1 3 0 000000 000 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0000 2 9000e 007 1 1500 00 2 8300 001 0 0000 000 0 0000 0 1 1 1 1 0 7 50000 001 9 98000
47. OTLAT preprocessor There may not be enough memory available Error running JURNBR Error running HYBCBR Error running THRPOST EXE THRSBR Error running TILPOST EXE TILTBR Error encountered when interpolation routine can not be executed from within a post processor There may not be enough memory available Field value is too large or small Data range from M to ARMD A value was entered that is outside the range of acceptable values File does not match bearing DOF ROTLAT Error encountered when attempting to import a bearing matrix file BRG D or BRG K and the matrix size does not correspond to the degrees of freedom for the current bearing File read error ARMD Error reading input file Error encountered when trying to read an existing file File write error ARMD Error writing file to disk Error encountered when trying to write data to a file This could occur when the destination disk is full 8 3 Input data not present ARMD Error encountered when trying to perform a function that requires input data to be present Try loading an existing file or creating a new file before attempting this function again Input file exceeds program capacity ARMD The input file contains more data than the module can edit For example a 100 node ROTLAT file can not be edited by a 60 node version of ROTLAT software Insufficient number of pivot clearances in SND file NPC 3 TILTBR At least 3 piv
48. PRES ROI IMPRESSOR UNBALANCE RESPONSE AT BOTH BEARING LOCATIONS STATIONS 5 amp 10 Uranium Enrichmante Centrifugal Compressor Rotor System Model Mode 1 978 Paw Operating Speed Range 6000 to 12000 Rpm 7 4548E 003 ELT Two fluid film Tilting Pad Bearings at stations 5 and 10 0 0740 R Amplitude mils Compressor Rotor Model with Superimposed Mode Shape rt Spd RP TRANSMITTED DYNAMIC LOAD TO BEARINGS Ibs x 1043 Force 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 Rotor Speed RPM x 10 8889 xial length 2 96600 001 in File Open Samples COMPRES ROI File Open Samples COMPRES ROI View System Model right mouse button for mode shapes and options View Graphics Output gt Unbalance Response gt Amplitude User to select plot options B G ARMDWIN56G1 ROTLAT Samples COMPRES dfo 51 T dynamic loads to Total Shaft Weight LBS gt 4 91671 01 y Total Disc Weight LBS gt 2 85000E 01 bearings and supports due to OVER ALL Rotor Weight LBS 2 7 76671E EE imbalance loads or any other load Total Shaft Lengt Shaft static Deflection and bearing 2 96600 FORCE TRAN
49. SMITTED T C Location 1 reactions can be considered with 1 94636E H conditions are computed itational ternally applied BEARING MAJOR AXIS MINOR AXIS ANG X MAJ PHASE ANGLE STATION LBS LBS DEGREES DEGREES gt gt gt Computed Bearing REACTIONS lt Bearing Station Force lbs Force 1185 Resulta 5 1 448E403 8 339E402 7 039E401 2 664E401 NCES eee eae roba 10 3 501 03 2 190 03 7 054 01 2 671E401 ie ud lx EE 55552 BEARING X AMPL Y AMPL Y PHASE ANG 2 10 2 28637E 03 2 58488 03 3 45095 STATION LBS DEGREES LBS DEGREES 4 a T gt ee ee VEMM DI File gt Open gt Samples gt COMPRES ROI gt Variations in bearing elevations 9 237 02 1 484 02 1 392 03 1 282 02 View Text Output gt Stability Analysis which impact bearing loads be 2 372 03 3 382 01 3 381 03 5 082 01 specified at any bearing location S 5 Samples Uranium Enrichmante centrifugal Compressor Roter Operating Speed Range 6000 to 12000 Rpm 1 6706 03 4 1296 03 Two fluid film Tilting Pad Bearings at 2 LTANT FORCE AT EACH BEARING IN THE ABOVE ORDER 1881 File Open Samples COMPRES ROI View Text Output Unbalance Response Shaft Element FORCES MOMENTS and STRESSES ELEMENT FORCE X FORCE Y MOMENT X MOMENT Y FIBER STR SHEAR STR Shear She
50. TSGRAF templates USR Sample user options files optional user created files 7 2 3 Main Menu The main menu of RBTSGRAF is divided into six menus File Edit View Project Window and Help df RBTSGRAF ARMDWINS2 JHRNBR S JURNBR GRE P File Edit View Project Window Help um al aj laee File Menu Open opens a graphics file and loads its data into memory Save writes the current graphics file to disk Combine combines multiple graphics files of same dimensions rows columns and same extension into one logical unit 7 4 Save Print Printer Setup Exit Edit Menu Copy Select All Find Find Next View Menu Input File Graph ARMD Main prompts for a file name and saves the current graphics file to that file name prints the current graphics file in ASCII form to the printer allows the current printer settings to be modified exits RBTSGRAF copies selected text to system clipboard selects all text in the current window prompts for string to search for in window find next occurrence of previous search string displays the current input file in a read only window The file may then be scrolled through or printed activates a sub menu in which a graph may be viewed by template or by options Here a JURNBR graphics file is viewed by template Template entries for files with the GRF extension include Eccentricity Ratio Power Loss etc The selection can
51. VS SPEED Frequency CPM x 10 3 C Cc Damping ARMD Main G ARMDWINS56G61 ROTLAT Samples PUMP ROI SIX STAGE BOILER FEED PUMP Rotor Dynamic Analysis dii Bas nange ee sige DPI NON SYNCHRONOUS TIME TRANSIENT RESPONSE ANALYSIS OF A BOILER FEED PUMP Two fluid film bearings support NO WEAR RING EFFECTS 750 ips sock L ini x Pump Response to Shock Load IT Amp Inch x 10 1 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 1 0 TIME Seconds h 8 10000E 001 in Fil les gt PUMP ROI Model ile Open Samples PUMP RO lewsSystem Mode File gt Open gt Samples gt PUMP2 ROI View gt Graphics Output gt Time Transient Response Boiler Feed Pump STABILITY MAP Restore gt ROTLAT gt Samples gt PUMP2 USR gt OK meri He 10 5 Ten Thousandths Amp Inch 1 Coupling End Bearing Orbit At 1 2 3 4 5 Instability Threshold Speed CRITICAL DAMPING RATIO or LOG DEC VS SPEED x e mE N T Instability Threshold 4 5 6 Speed RPM x 10 3 2 N e Coupling End Bearing Orbit Above The Instability Threshold Speed Auli o d p m ML e un 2 File Open Samples PUMP ROI View gt Graphics Output gt Stability Map Restore gt ROTLAT gt Samples gt PUMPSMAP LISR OK ARMD Main 4 n DWIN56G1TROTLAT Sam ples COMPRES SYG G VARMDVVINSBG1 R OTLAT Samples C ONM
52. alysis Fluid Film Bearings Viewer Utilities C Journal Conical Plots g Thrust e Bearing 0 Rotor Dynamics 842 Torsional Vibration Tilting 2 3D Shaft Tools Wear ring Lubricant Properties Rolling Element Bearings yh 2 Viscosity 2 gt COBRA Click a button to a module Right click a button for module help Copyright 1986 2013 RBTS Inc 3 1 ARMD Main The overall hierarchy of the preprocessors and processors can be viewed as follows ARMD BEARINGS FLUID FILM ROLLING um Fixed amp Fixed Tilting Pad ENS Ball Tilting Pad Geometry Geometry G tri amp Conical Journal yide Roller _ Thrust HYBCBR TILTBR THRSBR Solver Solver Solvr Single Single Single Wear Rings oo ae J ArmdWear Multiple Multiple Multiple Dynamic Case Case Case Processor Processor Processor ArmdAeroCO LUBRICANT PROPERTIES VISCOS The front end of ARMD communicates directly with all preprocessors Each of the preprocessors is utilized for input data creation editing saving file management processor communication and text and graphical presentation of results With any purchase option all
53. ar IN LE IN LE ESI 1 1 1 000 03 7 501 00 191 04 oad33E U4 3 43zZE U65 1 705 00 H a 7 686 00 1 705 00 G ARMDWIN56G1 ROTLAT Samples COMPRES STG COMPRESSOR DAMPED NATURAL FREQUENCIES AND MODE SHAPES OF VIBRATION GAARMDWIN56G1 ROTLAT Samples COMPRES RSG COMPRESSOR ROTOR RESPONSE TO RUB AND HUB LOOSNESS AT STEADY STATE Amp 5 X Dir 1 7 45476 E403 Amp 5 Y Dir M 1 Y 0 074 2 8 51863 E403 M2 Y 0 072 REL AMP Amp Inch x 104 2 00 10 20 3 0 SHAFT LENGTH Inch x 1041 Amp Inch x 10 2 File Open Samples File Open Samples COMPRES ROI View gt Graphics Output gt Mode Shapes View gt Graphics Output gt Time Transient Response Restore gt ROTLAT gt Samples gt COMPMODE USR gt OK Restore gt ROTLAT gt Samples gt COMPRESP USR gt OK 6 17 ARMD Main 6 4 2 Journal Bearings JURNBR Module Fluid film bearing modules permits efficient modeling and analysis of practically any bearing or bearing system To enhance the prediction of bearing performance the newly developed groove feeding system and chamfer flow options provide an accurate model of bearing heat balance GAXARMDVVINS5G1XIURNBRYSamplesxDemoxDemo inp i i Sample Problem Number 1 Hydrodynamic JURNBR G ARMDWI 2 JURNBR NEW INP US 101 Two groove journal bearing for a boiler feed pump application Fie
54. art the installation from the Start menu choose the menu item Run and click the Browse button to locate ARMD58Setup EXE in the root directory of the supplied CD Click OK to run the installation For downloaded copies of ARMD V5 8 uncompress the armd58 zip file to a folder of your choice and run setup by double clicking the armd58setup exe file The install program prompts the user for required information The installation may be aborted at any time by clicking the Cancel button Installation Privileges Note 1 Windows operating systems such as XP VISTA and Windows 7 will need to have administrative privileges in order to properly install uninstall ARMD Also if ARMD is being installed for group access the administrator for the group should be performing the installation Note 2 Notebook computers with docking station should be disconnected from the docking station and booted standalone prior to installing ARMD and the Sentinel memory key driver Name a Date modified Type Size Note 3 For installation on VISTA or higher operating Key Software 4 209353 File Folder system if ARMD installation is to include COBRA ARMD58Setup exe must run an soe Open E E System Enable Disable Digital Signature Icons administrator which is accomplished with a armd32inichange Run as administrator Mb armd57setup EXE right mouse click after selecting the set
55. atabase ARMD Error opening LUBPROP DAT file This could occur if the file was not installed onto the computer It may also occur if the Path entry in ARMD INI is not set properly Refer to the installation section of the ARMD manual for details 8 1 Error accessing RBTSFILE CFG RBTSTYPE Error opening the RBTSFILE CFG file This could occur if the file was not installed onto the computer It may also occur if the Path entry in ARMD INI is not set properly Refer to the installation section of the ARMD manual for details Error copying file HYBCBR Error copying PSI file JURNBR Error copying RPI file THRSBR Error copying TPI file TILTBR Error encountered when trying to copy the post input file when doing a Save As on the current input file There may not be enough disk space to complete the operation Error copying text output file ARMD Error copying graphics output file Error copying non dimensional file Error copying mode shape file Error copying continuation file Error copying MIN file Error copying MAX file Error copying output file from solver The solver might have exited prematurely e g error user cancel before the output files could be created If a text output file was created check it for any error messages Error creating solver input file filename ext ARMD Each solver requires at least one input file For example TORSION solvers require TORSION TOI as input This error may occur if the input
56. be changed with the arrow keys or mouse Pressing the OK button will display the graph options for that particular template entry These options may be temporarily changed by accessing the sub forms under the Graph Options form 7 5 ARMD Main Select a Graph Eccentricity Ratio Ys Bearing Load Power Loss Bearing Load Minimum Film Thickness Bearing Load Maximum Pressure vs Bearing Load Side Leakage Inlet Flow Bearing Load vs Bearing Load vs Bearing Load Hin Film ECC Angle 51 flow Powerloss vs LOAD STIFFNESS amp DAMPING Coefficients vs FEARING LOAD Hin Film ECC Angle Side leakage Inlet flow amp Power loss vs ECC Summary displays information including the name of the current options file the graphics file name file date file size and name of processor that created the graphics file e g JURNBR RORESP Project Menu See Section 6 3 below for details Window Menu Close All Closes any open windows Cascade Overlaps open windows Tile gt Vertically Tiles open windows in vertical direction Tile gt Horizontally Tiles open windows in horizontal direction Arrange Icons Arranges icons for minimized windows Help Menu Contents displays table of contents for RBTSGRAF help file Tutorial displays tutorial for RBTSGRAF How to Use Help displays help on how to use help system 7 6 ARMD Main RBTS Inc displays information abo
57. below ARMD for Windows 5 8 Advanced Rotating Machinery Dynamics Dynamic Analysis Fluid Film Bearings Viewer Utilities Conical Plots Thrust e Bearing 682 Torsional Vibration Tilting Pad 3D Shaft Tools Wear ring Lubricant Properties Rolling Element Bearings ima _ 2 Viscosity m COBRA 7 2 Click a button to run a module Right click a button for module help Copyright 1986 2013 RBTS Inc 6 1 ARMD Main At this point you are at the top level menu of the software package From this main menu you can activate any of the preprocessor modules for bearings bearing systems rotor dynamics torsional vibration or lubricant properties calculation Once a preprocessor module has been selected from the main ARMD menu the program will activate the selected preprocessor Details for each of the preprocessors and their operation is described in the corresponding section of this manual or can be accessed from the preprocessor help menu The ARMD package is fully user friendly with context sensitive help Function keys commonly used include the following multiple key combinations are in the form key1 4key2 Tab Moving to next field Shift Tab Moving to previous field Home End Page Up Page Down and Arrow Keys For moving around the sc
58. directory The APF file is deleted and the subdirectory is removed WARNING All files in a project subdirectory will be copied deleted regardless of whether ARMD or other software eg word processor created them Project Add File copy an existing file to the current project subdirectory The file does not have to be in a project subdirectory This is useful for moving older input files Version 4 x or higher into projects Project gt Delete File delete an individual file The file does not have to be in a project subdirectory Project gt File Report prompts for an file and then displays a summary report of all files in the project subdirectory Project gt Project Report displays a summary report of all projects available Project files APF are found in the main ARMD directory eg C Program Files ARMDW When ARMD is in project mode the status line will show the current project name in the third slot from the right Also the About box in the preprocessors and utilities can be viewed to see what project is currently open 7 25 8 0 ARMD MESSAGES Location s Can not delete currently open project Project menu A project can not be copied or deleted if it is currently open or active Close the project then try the function again Can not copy project to itself Project menu A project can not be copied onto itself Can not delete APF file use Delete Project Projec
59. e 6 1 SU EMEC I Ilo NT m mS 6 1 622 6 4 6 3 On Line Tutorial and Sample 5 10 1 6 8 64 SELECTED SCREENS 6 10 6 4 1 Rotor Dynamics ROTLAT 6 14 6 4 2 Journal Bearings JURNBR Module 6 18 6 4 3 Lubricant Analysis VISCOS Module 6 21 6 4 4 Torsional Vibration TORSION 6 22 S 7 1 ARMD Main re MES iz EE ms 7 1 E 7 4 7 2 1 RECETTE 7 4 7 2 2 7 4 0 EET 7 4 7 7 7 2 5 Templates User Options and Macro Strings 7 7 126 Graphics File ia epe vss Ubi estu 7 8 yao PATIO octo eiut MEAM E M 7 11 7 3 1 7 11 72205 NN OIKSD E 7 12 7 13 7 4 1 7 13 TAL MAMMEN vaca UE OS PESO sU sees vU rede Uo Yo beU
60. e a few minutes d3dx10 3341 Cancel When completed the below window will be displayed Press Finish to complete the installation Installing Microsoft R DirectX R Installation Complete Microsoft DirectX The components installed are now ready for use Cancel ARMD Main When the ARMD installation process is completed the following screen will appear Press the Finish button to exit the install program ARMD for Windows V5 8 Installation NUDE Installation Completed The ARMD far Windows v5 8 has been successfully installed IF vau have purchased a software license key includes network concurent access licenses please see the file icenseKevlnstallation an the installation or an the Windows Start AAMO 5 8 menu for Further instructions Press the Finish button to exit this installation Venues 159104 lt Back After successful installation the below message or similar will be displayed Rotor Bearing Technology and Software Windows Internet Explorer C Program Files x86 ARMDW58 ARMDND HTM GoogieSeorch X Contribute Edit Post to Blog noon ft Eiseeweo setup vaut Eg Login Assistant Favorites Rotor Bearing Technology and Software 7 7 d v Safe Toos CORBTS inc Rotor
61. e mesh is shown for all elements 7 21 ARMD Main EZ ARMD Shaft Viewer C Users Public QE Drive2 2012ARMDVS8Projects 3DModelsForHelpFile COMPRESSOR ROI File View Project Help Ouput Set ROSTAB Mode Shapes Output Set Property 4 Shape Amplitude 1 E Shaft H Shaft Element 0 Uranium Enrichment Centrifugal Compressor Rotor System Model mc Operating Speed Range 6000 to 12000 Rpm Shaft Element 2 ur Shaft Element 3 Two fluid film Tilting Pad Bearings at stations 5 and 10 H Shaft Element 4 Shaft Element 5 i Shaft Element 6 Relative Amplitude scaled by Shape Amplitude 3DModelsForHelpFile Information about the shaft s elements can be found in the shaft element display when an element is selected This display shows the size and length of each element The element selected can be highlighted by selecting the mesh only display As shown below this highlights element 7 on the display by showing it in black W ARMD Shaft Viewer C Users Public OE_Drive2 V201 2ARMDV58Projects 3DModelsForHelpFile COMPRESSOR ROD File View Project Ouput Set ROSTAB Mode Shapes Output Set Property 4 Shape Amplitude 1 m Shaft Element 6 Shaft Element 7 Uranium Enrichment Centrifugal Compressor Rotor System Model Bs die Operating Speed Range 6000 to 12000 Rpm E Two fluid film Tilting Pad Bearings at stations 5 and 10 Aut Relative Amplitude scaled b
62. e selection and viewing RBTSTYPE utility allows the user to scroll through the entire text output RBTSTYPE can also send the contents of the file to the printer with the key command Ctrl P af RBTSGRAF ARMDWIN32 ROTLAT5amples COMPRES EMG File Edit View Project Window Help Select Graphics File to Open Look in a Samples R3 E3 COMPRES CMG File name COMPRES CMG Files of type ROTORMAP z Plotting package project open The FILE gt OPEN option from the menu will list all graphics files in the current module Once a file is selected i e COMPCSMP CMG the file is loaded to memory for viewing 6 6 ARMD Main Pre configured graphics file settings for the purposes of illustration have been provided To access these settings for RBTSGRAF utility shown here select the RESTORE option and a window with file names having the extension USR will be displayed Select the file with the same i e COMPCSMP USR or similar name as the graphics output file being viewed Once the file is selected activate the OK button or F10 function key and the critical speed map of the compressor will be displayed Users are encouraged to exercise the various options of RBTSGRAF or ARMDGraph utilities by selecting a plot 1 to 4 and activating its various settings scales legend heading etc d armavintrotlaticampres MEER CRITICAL SPEED
63. ell established software package used worldwide to perform complete rotating machinery dynamic analysis ARMD employs a user friendly interface and window environment with pull down menus and context sensitive help ARMD integrates the most advanced and complete rotor dynamics torsional vibration and bearing analysis programs under one environment in a seamless fashion to give you the power to model your rotating machinery with ease efficiency and above all accuracy Some applications in which ARMD has been utilized include rotating machinery such as a miniature air turbine for a dental drill a large turbine generator set for a power plant a small compressor for an air conditioner a pump for an artificial heart a fuel pump for a jet engine an electric motor and spindle for a miniature computer hard disk a canned pump for petrochemical processing plant synchronous motor driven drive trains and a gear box for an Uranium enrichment plant RBTS irc Rotor Bearing Technology amp Software 1041 West Bridge Street Phoenixville PA 19460 USA 4 X software has gained international reputation for its User Friendliness Support amp Service Technical Capabilities Completeness
64. eters ROTLAT Run gt Static Deflection ROSTAT Run gt Stability Analysis Mode shapes with their natural ROSTAB frequency stability and damping parameters Run gt Unbalance Response Synchronous unbalance response ROSYNC vibratory amplitudes phase angles and dynamic forces and moments Synchronous unbalance response ROSYNC vibratory amplitudes at 45 degrees from vertical Y axis Campbell diagram Run gt Steady State Response Torsional steady state response torque stress output results Run gt Steady State Response TSG Torsional steady state response frown containing station vibration output results Run gt Steady State Response Torsional steady state response LR containing element thermal output results Response TORRSP results 3 JURNBR Run gt Bearing Analysis Fixed geometry journal bearing JURNBR analysis results including loads power loss flow requirements film thicknesses pressures stiffness and damping coefficients stability parameters recess flows and pressures etc as a function of journal eccentricities 7 9 ARMD Main Graphics Menu Selection Solver Output File Description Extension Fixed geometry journal bearing JURNBR Run gt Post Processor POSTMC multiple case analysis results similar to above as 4 HYBCBR Run gt Bearing Analysis HYBCBR well as heat balance results as a Run gt Post Processor function of
65. have the same units of measure Model not valid ARMD The model is incorrect because it contains one or more errors View the error file to see specific errors and warnings Must have at least 3 speeds ROTLAT ROTLAT files must contain at least three speed conditions The delete function will not work if there are only three speeds 8 5 No axial points for deformation grid JURNBR HYBCBR No radial points for deformation grid THRSBR No grid points have been specified for structural deformation in the axial radial direction No axial points for variable grid JURNBR HYBCBR No radial points for variable grid THRSBR No circumferential points for variable grid BEARINGS No grid points have been specified for the variable grid in the axial radial direction No circumferential points for deformation grid JURNBR HYBCBR THRSBR No grid points have been specified for structural deformation in the circumferential direction No data in file RBTSGRAF The input file has no graphics data for plotting If this is an output graphics file verify the contents of the original input file that was used by the solver to generate this output Invalid non dimensional file specified ROTLAT If a bearing type is greater than zero then a valid non dimensional file must be specified for the bearing This is needed because the bearing coefficients will be automatically regenerated before running the ROTLAT solver No printer drivers ARMD At least one printer
66. he ARMD main menu the ROTLAT module is activated and the tutorial session is launched automatically as shown below _ gt ARMD Tutorial The following procedure contains the basic six steps to use ROTLAT Online help can be accessed any time by either pressing the F1 key or clicking the Help button If available _ Rotor Dynamic Lateral Vibration Analysis Create NEM ROI file 2 Enter Modify 3 Enter Modify or OPEN an Rotor Bearing Options existing file System Data 4 Verify model Graphic ally or in Text format 5 Run Analysis STOP 6 View results ic Deflection amp Load gt Stab ility Graphically gt Unbalance Response gt Time Transient Response i Critical Speed orin Textformat gt Stability Map Click an the portion of the chart far which you want more information The tutorial session is designed to quickly familiarize the user with the basic steps for the operation of the selected module Clicking the mouse key in various areas of the session flow chart will give more information for the selected area The ARMD modules tutorial sessions can also be activated from the selected module Help menu Additionally Contents from the help menu shown below for ROTLAT module presents detailed information about the module and also includes a detailed step by step sample session for the creation of models analysis and viewing the results 6 8
67. i 40 ROTOR SYSTEM rai PLUMP 331 10 6 50000 000 6 69000 0 00000 6 69000 0 00000 EM a COMPRES ROT 1 1 1 uk 0 00000 000 F 25000E 000 0 0 00000 000 i 5 2 01 5 1 20 Ctrl C 0 00000 000 1 12110 001 0 00000 000 gt MOTORZ ROL T RORESP 3 ROI 6 4 alo SE CHI In oc Eiement Selection summary jo l asARM 5 PINION ROL ROSTAB 1 ROI Ed 20 fiatal length 1 084000E 001 in an X eight Ib A a PLIMP ROI 5 2 1 SEINE ou pnr Total inertia 9 1l 20 Append row Ctrl F3 0 06 1 1n Delete Fou F4 0 Exit File name MOTORRAD 11 1 10 Duplicata roy Fs 0 00 0 12 1 10 m 0 Files of type ROTLAT Summary Change material g 14 1 10 HI TOUHUUTLE TUO 0 00000 000 50000 000 0 00000 000 4 Open an existing input File project open Element type 2 ta 2 gt t File gt Open gt Samples gt MOTOR ROI right mouse button for pop up menu af System Model E A ial Li X XARMDWVVINSBGTSROTLATISampleswWIOTOR ROI 5000 Horse Power Electric Motor Analysis Mode 1 of 8 Normal Operating Speed 1800 RPM Two Fluid Film Journal Bearing 1 8291E 003 CPM Bearing data is generated wih the bearing module JURNBR 0 1
68. ine of problem description 166 Viscosity Index 158 27 800 3158 88 1845 88 15 82 212 08 168 Viscosity Index 228 27 0008 220 08 104 6068 19 44 212 88 Units of Measure for this Run are gt US English TABLE WAS GENERATED FOR THE FOLLOWING LUBRICANT Supplier gt MOBIL Brand Name gt DTE 797 Turbine Oil File gt Open gt Samples gt VISCOS 1 VSI Library Gravity B 609 15 5568 32600 02 ISO Grade Number gt 32 lst Viscosity point Centistoke 32000 02 Temp 10400 03 2nd Viscosity point Centistoke 54000 01 Temp 21200 03 Computed SUS sec B 1008 37 77 8 16509 03 Computed SUS 2100 98 8892 44359 02 LUBRICANT ABSOLUTE VISCOSITY VS TEMPERATURE 1 Absolute Viscosity Kinematic Saybolt 3 Viscosity Universal G1 5 Temperature Rens Centipoise Centistoke Viscosity im 0 1 Degrees Lb Sec In 2 Pa s 1000 M 2 s E 6 5 lt 5 60 000 14063E D4 96963 02 11245 03 51976 03 70 000 10083E 04 69518 02 80980 02 37473 03 0 01 80 000 74292E 05 51223 02 59933 02 27788 03 d ALI File gt Open gt Samples gt VISCOS 1 VSI 0 001 Vi tO t t 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 gt Lubricant Temperature Degrees F x 1072 Select a Graph Absol
69. laced with their equivalent value The following macro strings are available FILE NAME FILE DATE TITLE n FILE TIME FILE BASENAME PROJECT NAME name of graphics file e g C Program file ARMDW JURNBR Samples Demo GRF date that graphics file was created e g 10 01 08 15 04 46 title of the n th column of data e g the third title would be referred to as TITLE 3 time that graphics file was created e g 15 04 47 name of graphics file without drive or path e g DEMO GRF name of currently open project or zero length string if none 15 open 7 2 6 Graphics File Extensions The following list present the various graphics output file extensions generated with the various processors and their associated modules along with a brief description 7 8 ARMD Main Graphics Menu Selection Solver Output File Description Static deflection analysis results that includes slope shear and moment diagrams rotating system weight distribution and bearing loads Run gt Unbalance Response ROSYNC synchronous unbalance response orbits at bearing stations and for user selected initial intermediate and final speeds uc EN Response RORESP response amplitudes Fr mM NNI ROTORMAP bearing support stiffness Run gt Stability Map Natural frequencies stability and ROTORMAP damping parameters as a function of rotational speed TORNAT frequencies and damping param
70. ng systems under the folder name ARMDW58 All other files including Templates Samples Lubricant amp Material Properties User files etc will be installed in the shared documents folders under the folder name 58 For Windows XP operating systems the default folders for installation are C Program Files ARMDW58 for user interface programs solvers help files manuals DLL s and system files C Documents and Settings All Users Documents ARMD58 for all other files including Templates Samples Lubricant amp Material Properties User files etc For Windows VISTA 7 and 8 operating systems the default folders for installation are C Program Files ARMDW58 for user interface programs solvers help files manuals DLL s and system files C Users Public Documents ARMD5 8 for all other files including Templates Samples Lubricant amp Material Properties User files etc 5 6 ARMD Main Replaced files e g DLL s can be backed up to a subdirectory within the main ARMDW58 directory e g C Program Files ARMDW58 BACKUP Answer Yes to perform this function else select No to skip making backups indows V5 8 Installatior Backup Replaced Files Advanced Machinery Dynamics This installation program can create backup copies of all files replaced during the installation vou want ta create backups of the replaced files f Yes
71. o Udo UP DU PPS 7 13 7 16 7 4 4 7 16 7 17 7 5 1 e i 0 1g eee 7 17 7 19 729 ANA EE A AE ET 7 25 9 0 ARMD MESSAGE iii EHE UH ei P UR EN UA UI 8 1 90 USER FEEDBACK REPOR IEEE 9 1 ARMD Main 1 0 INTRODUCTION AND HISTORICAL BRIEF ARMD Advanced Rotating Machinery Dynamics is a new generation software package developed by RBTS to bring you the most advanced and complete rotor bearing analysis capabilities for evaluating practically any bearing rotor bearing system or mechanical drive train ARMD is developed for performing Rotor Dynamics Torsional Vibration Fluid film Bearings Rolling element Bearings Lubricant Temperature dependent Properties ARMD is an integrated analysis package that incorporates state of the art numerical and modeling features giving the ability to evaluate the physical system accurately and efficiently ARMD is user friendly with options and features that include Context sensitive help Menu and windowing environment Inter module communication and data exchange Graphical and text capabilities Data range checking Advanced file management system Advanced mouse support features ARMD was developed in h
72. oke 32 00 Library Temperature increment 10 00 Number of increments 20 Help 11711 File gt Open gt Samples gt VISCOS 1 VSI When VISCOS is launched for the first time Tutorial is activated by Default Tutorial can be accessed from the Help menu gt Lubricant Properties Library The Lubricant Temperature Dependent P Add Delet Edit Hel Properties calculation module VISCOS supplied NEL Delete _ Hep _ Cancel with the ARMD Demo is fully operational LUBRICANT 160 VISCOSITY Supplier Brand Name and No Grade 60 0 F ESSI TERESSO 32 a2 31 508 30 50 185 0 H BIL DTE 797 Turbine Dil 32 32 608 32 88 5 u MOBIL Hobilgear 636 228 26 588 220 00 104 686 18 88 212 08 626 68 33 508 65 28 104 00 18 48 212 66 TYPICAL 166 Viscosity Index 15 32 688 15 164 68 3 11 212 00 version cSt VISCOS has build in lubricant data base that can be accessed to retrieve lubricant properties The data base is user friendly with capabilities for users to add and delete records as they wish 188 Viscosity Index 488 28 600 100 00 185 880 11 39 212 88 188 Viscosity Index 32 331 888 32 88 101 00 5 36 212 88 i 100 Viscosity Index 1580 23 888 1588 88 184 88 68 33 212 88 22 188 Viscosity Index 18 33 100 108 88 104 66 2 66 212 88 MOBIL DTE 797 Oil for 1800 rpm Turbine bearings 166 Uiscosity Index 30 300 46 68 104 66 6 76 212 808 Last l
73. omputer Manufacturer Model Name ls your computer connected to a network yes no ls your computer connected to a docking station yes no OVER 9 1 Description Please describe the problem enhancement below If it is a problem please include information on reproducing the anomaly 9 2 Purchasing Options ARMD is constructed from various solution modules It can be tailored to suit your needs and budget You may purchase any combination of programs modules or all if you wish Licensing is available as a single seat or multi seat network configuration With your purchase the package includes the software CD or download quick start manual electronic user s manual technology transfer and training session optional updates maintenance and support System Requirements Personal computer with Microsoft Windows XP Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 or higher 32 or 64 bit Remember wih you get more than just the programs you get the company with more than 50 years of experience in the areas of tribology and machinery dynamics For further information please contact us lt RBTS Inc Rotor Bearing Technology amp Software 1041 West Bridge Street Phoenixville PA 19460 USA 610 415 0412 610 415 0413 www rbts com info rbts com Telephone Facsimile Web Email TM AR The Worldwide Leading Software For Rotating Machinery Analysis Advanced Rotating Machinery Dynamics ARMD is a w
74. orientation session covers software theory and application bearings and rotor bearing systems design and interpretation of the results generated by ARMD software The session can be tailored to address client specific equipment and needs 2 3 Maintenance and Updates Maintenance and updates of RBTS software is provided free of charge for the first year after initial purchase All modifications and improvements implemented during this year are automatically sent to users This coverage can be extended thereafter for a nominal fee each year 2 1 ARMD Main 3 0 ARMD OVERVIEW The ARMD software package is constructed from several modules preprocessors processors and utilities that interact with each other in a seamless fashion under one environment The top level menu of ARMD shown below consists of the following preprocessors Y WV ROTLAT TORSION VISCOS JURNBR HYBCBR THRSBR TILTBR COBRA ArmdWear Rotor dynamics lateral vibration Torsional vibration Lubricant temperature dependent properties Fixed geometry fluid film journal bearings Fixed geometry fluid film conical bearings Fixed amp tilting pad geometry fluid film thrust bearings Tilting pad geometry fluid film journal bearings Rolling element bearings Wearing rings tool ArmdAeroCC Compressor wheels aerodynamic cross coupling effects for Windows 5 8 Advanced Rotating Machinery Dynamics Dynamic An
75. ot clearances should be specified before running ASSEMBLY Insufficient number of points for interpolation ROTLAT There are not enough points in the non dimensional file to generate bearing coefficients At least three are needed For JURNBR and make sure there are at least 3 eccentricities specified in the original input file and rerun the analysis if needed In TILTBR make sure there are at least 3 pivot clearances specified in the original input file Invalid axial radial grid BEARINGS An invalid grid network has been specified for the bearing The axial radial grid model needs a minimum of two grid locations Invalid circumferential grid BEARINGS An invalid grid network has been specified for the bearing The circumferential grid model needs a minimum of two grid locations Invalid clearance BEARINGS An invalid clearance was specified for the bearing e g negative Invalid deformation grid check model JURNBR HYBCBR THRSBR An invalid grid network has been specified for structural deformation Invalid diameter BEARINGS An invalid diameter was specified for the bearing e g zero Invalid file format ARMD ARMD software could not recognize the format of the file If the file was created with an older version of ARMD software then convert it and save it in the new format This procedure is necessary when the input file format changes for a solver In ROTLAT this error can also occur if a non dimensional file was crea
76. ot open the 3 D Shaft Viewer the graphics adaptor may not be supported please contact RBTS for further assistance Mouse CDROM drive Software Requirements Microsoft Windows XP Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 or higher 5 1 ARMD Main 5 2 CD Content ARMD is supplied on a CD ROM containing the following folders and files Folder File Description ARMD58Setup EXE file Installation program Includes ARMD utilities and configuration files softwareLicenseKey file Installation instructions document for installing Installation pdf network concurrent access license key or a standalone software license key DirectXRuntime folder DirectX run time library files DotNET folder Key Software folder Contains files for field update of memory key dongle PROCSSRS folder Contains all ARMD user interface modules and associated help utilities These modules are included in subfolders having the software modules name SENTINEL folder Contains the Sentinel drivers required for ARMD operation The latest Sentinel drivers can be downloaded from http www safenet inc com support tech sentinel asp SOLVERS folder Contains all ARMD solvers and associated input data files templates and sample problems SYSTEM folder Install programs for ARMD support files 5 2 ARMD Main 5 3 Installation To install ARMD insert the ARMD CD ROM into the drive If the computer system does not automatically detect and st
77. ouse by RBTS principals who prior to 1986 were employed at The Franklin Institute Research Laboratory FIRL FIRL was an internationally known scientific and engineering organization dating back to 1824 Since 1950 FIRL was a leader in the field of tribology and rotating machinery dynamics RBTS principals since the early 50 s were and still are involved in the area of tribology and machinery dynamics They have provided industry with engineering technical support and software for the design development fabrication and application of fluid film rolling element bearings and seals RBTS has been at the forefront in the development of advanced software for the evaluation of bearings bearing systems and vibration associated with rotating machinery and drive trains ARMD Main 2 0 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SEMINARS 2 1 Technical Support Technical support for ARMD can be received from either your local authorized distributor or through RBTS Incorporated RBTS Inc 1041 West Bridge Street Phoenixville 19460 USA Tel 610 415 0412 Fax 610 415 0413 Web http www rbts com e mail support rbts com 2 2 Seminars HBTS offers seminars in the area of bearings and machinery dynamics annually The seminar FLUID FILM ROLLING ELEMENT BEARING TECHNOLOGIES amp ROTORDYNAMICS INTERACTION is typically offered in the spring An optional on site tutorial and orientation session is also available to RBTS customers The tutorial and
78. pre and post processing modules are supplied For example if only the STABILITY solution module ROSTAB is ordered the pre and post processor ROTLAT is supplied The demonstration Demo version of ARMD includes ROTLAT TORSION VISCOS and JURNBR pre and post processors This Demo version is intended to give you a feel to the operation of ARMD and its various options The Demo includes sample problems of real life machinery and their support bearings for you to examine and familiarize yourself with the various input output and features of ARMD 3 2 ARMD Main 4 0 MANUAL ORGANIZATION AND TERMINOLOGY NOTATION The ARMD user s manual is divided into nine 9 sections 1 ARMD ARMD introduction set up installation and operation this section 2 ROTLAT Rotor dynamics lateral vibration TORSION Torsional vibration 4 JURNBR Cylindrical fluid film fixed geometry journal bearings 5 HYBCBR Conical fluid film fixed geometry journal bearings 6 TILTBR Fluid film tilting pad geometry journal bearings 7 THRSBR Fluid film fixed and tilting pad geometry thrust bearings 8 COBRA Rolling element bearings 9 VISCOS Lubricant temperature dependent properties Each section has a detailed description of the module operation system modeling input data construction and processor output It also includes several practical sample problems The following terms are used throughout manual ARMDMENU Front end program for ARMD
79. r administrative privileges are required to uninstall ARMD software 5 13 ARMD Main 6 0 OPERATION 6 1 General Operation When the ARMD package is installed the installation by default will install the user interface programs solvers help files manuals DLL s and system files in the Program Files folder under the folder name 58 All other files including Templates samples Lubricant amp Material Properties User files etc will be installed in the shared or public depending on your operating system documents folders under the folder name 58 As an example for Windows XP operating systems the user interface programs solvers help files manuals DLL s and system files will be installed in the default folder C Program Files ARMDW58 and all other files including Templates Samples Lubricant amp Material Properties User files etc will be installed in the shared documents folder C Documents Settings All Users Documents ARMD58 For Windows 7 operating system user interface programs solvers help files manuals DLL s and system files will be installed the default folder C Program Files ARMDW58 while all other files will be installed in the shared documents folder C Users Public Documents ARMD58 amp After installation setup as described in Section 5 you can run the ARMD software from the Windows Start menu The first screen of ARMD will be displayed as shown
80. reen and data fields F1 On line help F2 Display list of choices for field if available F7 Execute post processing programs in the bearing routines Ctrl P Print text or graphics screen to printer OK button Save edits and close form Esc Cancel button Cancel abort built in capabilities permits the usage of the right mouse button that incorporates all function key operations and more This capability eliminate the need of using the above function keys and give the user built in edit capabilities by simply pressing a button 6 2 ARMD Main Briefly a typical session with ARMD may be as follows 1 2 select a module from ARMD main menu front end for example TORSION Place a problem in memory To use an existing file use the File gt Open command and select an existing one To create a new file use the File New command Edit the contents of the input file If you need help at any time press the F1 key Help button to display context sensitive help or go to the help menu Save the file under a filename Variations of an input file can be stored using the File Save As command If you want to examine the input file you can look at it on the screen with the View gt nput File command or print it using the File Print command Once the input file is setup with parameters and saved execute the appropriate processor solver from the Run menu After the processor executes examine
81. requirements film thicknesses pressures stiffnessand damping coefficients etc as a function of bearing axial clearance Run gt Assembly ASSEMBLY Run gt Post Processor TILPSTMC multiple case THRSBR Run gt Post Processor Thrust bearing analysis results similar THRPSTMC multiple case to above as well as lubricant heat balance results as a function of user specified range of operating conditions 7 BEARINGS Run gt Post Processor Single Case Text output from run of bearing solver within single case post processor for purpose of viewing 3 D graphical output JURNBR INTER TMO HYBCBR CINTER TMO THRSBR THRPOST TMO TILTBR TILPOST TMO Lubricant nO dependent properties VISCOS Run gt Viscosity VISCOS 7 3 ARMD Main 7 2 RBISGRAF 7 2 1 Introduction RBTSGRAF software package is a general purpose program used to view the graphics output of ARMD processors JURNBR ROSYNC TORNAT etc RBTSGHRAF is supplied with each software package purchased from RBTS With the ARMD software package RBTSGRAF is copied to the computer when the Utilities item is selected from the Select Components dialog of the ARMD installation program 7 2 2 Installed Files The following files are needed to run RBTSGRAF HBISGRAF EXE Main program RBTSGRAF CHM Help file HBISFILE CFG Data file containing information about graphics file extensions RBTSGRAF INI Initialization file containing RB
82. rinting the text output files created by ARMD processors Cursor keys may be used to scroll through the file Mouse clicks in the scroll bars can also be used to move through the file The RBTSTYPE utility can be activated from the ARMD front end RBTSTYPE or from each module when the View Text Output option is selected When RBTSTYPE is activated a top level menu for opening and viewing files is displayed When gt is selected from the main menu a file dialog box is displayed for file selection Once a file is selected the file is loaded to memory for viewing and printing with RBTSTYPE RBTSTYPE ini xi Edit Project Window Help aJ 1481812 GAARMDWIN5S6G1 JURNBR Samples Demo Demo nl xl LES ROTOR BEARING TECHNOLOGY amp SOFTWARE INCOMPRESSIBLE HYBRID JOURNAL BEARING ANALYSIS I FOR FIXED GEOMETRY BEARINGS sample Problem Number 1 Two groove journal bearing for a boiler feed Applied load 1 000 Lbs Speed 4200 RPM L D 20 5 I Units of Measure for this Run are US English Text output wiew utility project open The following list presents the text output file extensions generated with the various processors and their associated modules along with a brief description 7 1 ARMD Main Text Output Menu Selection Solver File Description ROTLAT Run gt Static Deflection Static deflection analysis results that
83. rs of the memory key will be installed next Press OK to install the memory key drivers Installing drivers The Sentinel drivers will now be installed 1 Depending your security settings you might see a message asking IF you want to run the Driver Installer click After pressing the OK or Run button on the above message a screen similar to the one below will be displayed indicating the Sentinel drivers are being installed 5 8 ARMD Main InstallShield Wizard Preparing to Install Sentinel Protection Installer 7 6 5 Setup is preparing the InstallShield Wizard which will quide vou through the program setup process Please wait Checking Operating System Version Cancel During the Sentinel drivers installation a progress bar shown below will be displayed indicating installation status Sentinel Protection Installer 7 6 5 This will be followed by the installation of the Run time environment installer as shown Sentinel Run time Environment Installer Please watt When completed the below window will be displayed Press OK to complete the installation B Sentinel Run time Environment Installer Operation successfully completed 5 9 ARMD Main After the installation of the memory key drivers if DirectX run time library was selected for installation the following window will be displayed Installing Microsoft R DirectX R Welcome to setup for
84. s Pk Pk Ampl N 006 Line File gt Ampl N 007 Ampl N 001 1 TOM MO HK Modil c Ampl N 008 Ampl N 006 1 TOM MO HK Model a 012 1 TOM MO HK Model AE Add File Delete File Replace File lg Save Workspace Use Current Files p Plotting Package TestFolderA The workspace consists of two basic left right panels The left panel contains the graphs charts and graphic output files while the right panel contains chart graph settings A typical session tutorial with is graphically shown below Further details and help are available after ARMD ARMDGraph installation from within the help menu 3 Configure Workspace ArmdGraph New Workspace Workspace Configuration Chart 1 2 Files with templates Double click an entry 1 Open graphics data file Select a Graph Template File New Workspace TEE 27 Open Graphics Output File Maximum Pressure vs Bearing Load ide Flow vs Bearing Load Open Workspace Ctrl Shift O vs Bearing Lo Restore RBTSGRAF Settings usr Ctrl Shift U ue En iu Pe an 5 leakage Inlet flow amp Power loss vs ECC Recent Output Files Exit Graph Default C Users P ublic Documents ARMD5 ROTLAT Samples MOTOR syg Ampl N 001 4 Press Ej
85. st Processor Fixed geometry journal bearing POSTMC multiple case 4 HYBCBR Run gt Bearing Analysis HYBCBR analysis results similar to above as well as heat balance results as a function of user specified range of operating conditions Conical geometry journal bearing analysis results including loads power loss flow requirements film thicknesses pressures stiffness and ARMD Main Text Output Menu Selection Solver File Description Extension HYBCBR damping coefficients stability parameters recess flows and pressures etc as a function of journal eccentricities Run gt Post Processor HYBPSTMC multiple case Conical geometry journal bearing analysis results similar to above as well as heat balance results as a function of user specified range of operating conditions TILTBR Run gt Single SINGLE Tilting pad geometry journal bearing analysis results of a single pad as a function of pivot film thickness Tilting pad geometry journal bearing analysis results including load power loss flow requirements film thicknesses pressures stiffness and damping coefficients etc as a function of journal eccentricities or applied loads Tilting pad geometry journal bearing analysis results similar to above as well as heat balance results as a function of user specified range of operating conditions Run gt Bearing Analysis Thrust bearing analysis results THRSBR including load power loss flow
86. t 4 H Shaft Element 5 4 19 Shaft Element 6 RAE Relative Amplitude scaled by Shape Amplitude Project not open The Shaft Viewer can be run as a stand alone display utility either from the ARMD main menu or from the computer s Start menu It is also fully integrated into the ROTLAT Rotor Dynamics and TORSION Torsional Vibration modules where it can be accessed via the View menu as shown below if run from ROTLAT or TORSION it will start with the model in use fully loaded 7 17 ARMD Main ROTLAT C Users Public Documents ARMDS58 ROTLAT Samples COMPRE File Edit System Options Run Project Window Help C Users Public Documents ARMDS58 R system Model Ol Uranium Enrichment Centrifugal Compre 3 D Shaft Viewer Operating Speed Range 6000 to 12000 Two fluid film Tilting Bearings at sta Graphics Output Text Output Error File 22 allength 001 View System Model 3 D Shaft Viewer project open NUM ARMD Shaft Viewer is supplied with the Rotor Dynamics and Torsional Vibration modules purchased and it is automatically installed during ARMD installation 59 Shaft Viewer C Users Public OE Drive2 2012ARMDV58Projects 3DModelsForHelpFile SteamTurbineSubSynchronouslnstability ROI cji File View Project Help Ouput Set ROSTAB Mode Shapes Output Set Property 4 Mode Shape 3 F gt Shape Amplitude 500
87. t menu files represent a link to an existing project directory Use the Delete Project function to delete the project files project directory and corresponding APF file Can not delete configuration files CFG INI Project menu Configuration files used by ARMD software should not be deleted This includes CFG files RBTSFILE CFG as well as initialization files ARMD INI and RBTSGRAF INI Can not delete executable files COM BAT 386 DLL PIF Project menu As a safety feature programs batch files and overlays can not be deleted from ARMD Can not delete lubricant property database Project menu The lubricant property database file LUBPROP DAT should not be deleted because it can be used by the bearing post processors TILTBR Assembly and the bearing editor of ROTLAT Can not reduce NPAD if pad is referenced JURNBR HYBCBR The number of pads can not be reduced if other parts of the input data reference the pads bigger than the attempted value of NPAD For example if a three pad bearing has a recess on pad 3 then NPAD can not be changed to 2 until the recess on pad 3 is either moved or deleted COBRA was not found ARMDMENU The rolling element bearing portion of ARMD software was not installed Different units in XXX and YYY files ARMD Different units of measure are used in filename XXX and filename YYY Either convert the XXX file to the same units as the YYY file or vice versa Error accessing lubricant property d
88. ted with a version of ARMD software that the current ROTLAT does not recognize In this case regenerate the non dimensional file and try again 8 4 Invalid filename specified ARMD An invalid filename was specified Check the user s manual of your operating system for correct syntax Invalid inner radius BEARINGS An invalid inner radius was specified for the bearing e g inner radius larger than outer radius Invalid groove angle BEARINGS An invalid groove angle was specified or internally calculated for the bearing Invalid length BEARINGS An invalid length was specified for the bearing e g negative Invalid minimum film angle BEARINGS An invalid minimum film angle was specified for the bearing Invalid node number TORSION An invalid node number was specified Check input Invalid outer radius BEARINGS An invalid outer radius was specified for the bearing e g less than inner radius Invalid pad angle BEARINGS An invalid pad angle was specified for the bearing JURNBR was not found ARMDMENU The JURNBR portion of ARMD software was not installed HYBCBR was not found ARMDMENU The HYBCBR portion of ARMD software was not installed Lubricant property library file full BEARINGS VISCOS The lubricant property database contains the maximum number of entries supported by ARMD software If more must be added then delete unneeded entries first Mixed units of measure RBTSGRAF data columns selected for an axis must
89. ter Modify 3 Enter Modify shape calculations Data E ditor of the analysis results or OPEN an Rotor Bearing Options Data File Manager and existing file System Data ROSYNC nter Module Messenge TEXT OUTPUT Unbalance Synchronous Analysis results response calculations in a report format 4 Verify model Graphically or in Text format 5 Run Analysis 6 View results ic Deflection amp Load Stability Graphically Unbalance Response RORESP Bearing SYSTEM MODEL ele along Solution Graphical presertation response calculations Modules of torsional model STOR ROTORMAP Stability and Time Transient Response or in Textformat gt Critical Speed TO POST HYB POST TIL POST COBRA gt Stability maps calculations Processor for fixed Processor for Processor for Rolling geometry cyindrica conical geometry tilting pad element fluid film journal fluid film journal fluic film journal bearing bearing analysis bearing analysis bearing analysis analysis Click on the portion of the chart for which you want more information ini xi File Edit Bookmark Options Help amp ROTLAT Five Stage Boiler Feed Pump Schematic Representation Discharge Nozzle Radial forces Acting on Pump Rotor Hydraulic Forces arising from Impeller d Hydraulic Forces arising Centrifugal Force Due fromBalance Drum to Unbalance EN Impeller Outboard End Arun
90. the key into an available USB port on your computer no further installation is required since the key is preconfigured for operation prior to shipment For purchased packages with software license key there are two different types The first is a network concurrent access license key for single or multiple users on a network while the other is a standalone software license key For either option of the software license key please read the Software License Key Installation Instructions supplied separately in a printed form or available in a PDF file SoftwareLicenseKeylnstallation pdf in the downloaded or physically supplied ARMD CD An easy to use link is provided to this file during ARMD installation located in the ARMD 5 8 folder in the Windows Start gt All Programs menu 5 5 Read me txt and Relnote5 txt For additional information on ARMD check the read me READ ME TXT and release notes RELNOTES8 TXT files which will be installed in the main ARMD58 directory folder if supplied Information may be also found on RBTS website at www rbts com 5 6 Uninstall The ARMD software can be automatically uninstalled To uninstall ARMD from the Start Menu select the Control Panel menu item Double click the icon labeled Add Remove Programs or Programs and Features depending on your operating system highlight the item ARMD V5 8 and press the Add Remove button or select Uninstall Change Privileges Remembe
91. ting output set for the current view window checked if mesh is drawn on model Default ON checked if hidden elements are removed Default removed checked if animation if ON default OFF restore previous Zoom display model to fit within view window restore default zoom level zoom out factor of N display isometric view display with user specified rotation translation and zoom display model with 2 D perspective select colors for contouring select color for light shading select color for mesh grid select foreground color for text 7 15 ARMD Main Background select background color for model and text Window Menu New create new view window with default settings Cascade cascade current view windows Tile Horizontally tile current view windows horizontally Tile Vertically tile current view windows vertically Arrange Icons arrange icons for minimized view windows Help Menu Help Topics displays table of contents for file About displays the program name data version and copyright notice for BRGVU 7 4 3 View Settings View settings may be saved to and restored from disk via the View menu View setting files have the VUE file extension 7 4 4 3 D File Extensions File 1 JURNBR JURNBR JUV Clearance and pressure distributions and structural deformation 2 HYBCBR HYBCBR HYV Clearance and pressure distributions and structural deformation 3 THRSBR THRSBR THV Clearance and
92. tion A oO T Ci cg o 0 F V5 8 Advanced Rotating Dynamics Registration Information Please enter the name and company of the registered owner of the ARAME for Windows V5 8 inta the fields below Registered user s full name User Registered user s company name RETS Inc lt Back ARMD Main After selecting components to be installed and pressing the Next button the destination directory will then be requested If the default path is not appropriate check the Change box s then press the Next button to continue the installation program dows V5 8 Installation wa Hh Accept Default Installation a ee Machinery Dynamics Loc ations The following locations are the directories where the for Windows V5 8 program and user files will be installed To change them click the adjacent check boxes Click NEXT to continue Prograrn Files C Program Files 485 ARM D vv58 Change Samples and User Projects Public Documents AMD Change 2 5 T t f LT S 5 o S 4 Back Cancel Note ARMD V5 8 installation by default will install the user interface programs solvers help files manuals DLL s and system files in the Program Files folder protected area on VISTA Windows 7 and 8 operati
93. up file GB Unwise32 exe Create Shortcut Delete as shown Rename Properties The following screen begins the installation Press the Next button to start the installation 5 3 ARMD Main dows 5 6 Installation Welcome Advanced Rotating Machinery Dynamics This installation program will install the AAMO for Windows V5 B Press the Next button to start the installation can press the Cancel button new if vou do nat want to install the SAMD for Windows V5 8 at this time Bojouuoe A list of ARMD options will be displayed as shown below Check those items that you purchased and wish to be installed or uncheck the items you did not purchase or do not wish to install lows V5 8 Installatior ANID Wiese Select Components Choose which components to install by checking the bases Wdachinenys Dynamics belo Modules SRAME Utilities Lubricant Analysis 15005 Torsional Vibration TORSION w Rotor Dynamics ROTLAT Journal Bearing JLIHMBH Conical Bearing HrBCBHR Thrust Bearing THRSBHR Tilting Pad TILTBR Roling Element COBRA Sentinel Driver Sentinel Drivers Required AAMO memory Directs Runtime Runtime Required by the 30 Shaft Viewer Disk Space Required 158920 k Disk Space Remaining 239025853 AJ
94. user specified range of operating conditions HYBPSTMC multiple case Conical geometry journal bearing analysis results including loads power loss flow requirements film thicknesses pressures stiffness and damping coefficients stability parameters recess flows and pressures etc as a function of journal eccentricities Conical geometry journal bearing analysis results similar to above as well as heat balance results as a function of user specified range of operating conditions 5 TILTBR Run gt Single SINGLE Tilting pad geometry journal bearing analysis results of a single pad as a function of pivot film thickness gt Post Processor Tilting pad geometry journal bearing analysis results similar to above as well as heat balance results as a function of user specified range of operating conditions TILPSTMC multiple case THRSBR Run gt Bearing Analysis THRSBR Thrust bearing analysis results including load power loss flow requirements film thicknesses pressures stiffnessand damping coefficients etc as a function of bearing axial clearance Thrust bearing analysis results similar to above as well as lubricant heat balance results as a function of user specified range of operating conditions Lubricant n dependent properties Run gt Post Processor THRPSTMC multiple case Run gt Assembly ASSEMBLY Tilting pad geometry journal bearing analysis results including load power
95. usic 2 3BranchDriveTrain toi 2 3BranchDriveTrainMo CANADAZ40StaTorsic COMPRESSOR ROI 2 Expander RotorModel PowerT65 12 13 2012 3 20 PM 12 13 2012 4 00 PM 12 13 2012 4 38 PM 12 13 2012 2 36 PM 12 13 2012 11 53 12 13 2012 2 04 PM Tormain Document Tormain Document Tormain Document Rotor Dacument Rotor Dacument Rotor Document 12 13 2012 3 3 15 PM Tormain Document Recently Chang SYNC MOT TOI Searches Public x i 5 Folders A name Steam Turbine SubSynchronousinstability roi ROTLAT or TORSION input f Files displayed in the dialog are filtered by default to roi and toi files which contain ROTLAT and TORSION shaft system file specifications respectively After loading a shaft system model the viewer will render it on the screen Shown below is the display of the sample COMPRES ROI model where annotation has been added in italics for this screen shot By default the display opens in the ISO view with the axes rotated to show detail along all three axes The viewpoint of the display can be modified by using the buttons on the left side of the display By pressing the and buttons the display can be zoomed or rotated shown below about any of the three axes The arrow buttons in the middle of the Viewpoint group move the display left right up and down 7 19 ARMD Main Shaft Viewer C Users Public O
96. ut Rotor Bearing Technology amp Software Incorporated ARMD displays general information about ARMD RBTSGRAF displays general information about RBTSGRAF ARMD Users Manual displays ARMD on line users manual Settings displays a window for graph settings About displays the program name date version and copyright notice and current open project 7 2 4 Plot Arrangement RBTISGRAF arranges plots on the screen depending on the number to be drawn as follows EMEN 1 2 7 2 5 Templates User Options and Macro Strings Templates are only available for graphics files with a fixed number of variables for output such as data files generated by processors like JURNBR HYBCBR TILTBR THRSBR and VISCOS modules which produce graphics output files independent of user specified parameters Processors for the ROTLAT and TORSION modules which produce variable amount of graphics output depending on input file do not have template entries Users may want to create option files for these graphics files as a type of mini template ARMD Main User option files may be created from the View Graph by Option command The settings for the plots in a graph window may be saved to or restored from user option files User option files have the USR file extension With either templates or user options plots plot titles can be assigned explicit strings e g Sample Compressor Problem or macro strings Macro strings when plotted are rep
97. ute Viscosity Rens Absolute Viscosity C P Kinematic Viscosity ABSOLUTE VISCOSITIES vs LUBRICANT TEMPERATURE Specific Gravity Weight Densit SPECIFIC GRAVITY amp WEIGHT DENSITY vs LUBRICANT TEMPERATU Specific Heat Heat Content Thermal Conductivity Temperature 4 Centipoise x 1011 File gt Open gt Samples gt VISCOS 1 VSI View gt Graphics Output Lubricant Temperature Degrees F x 1072 Results are viewed in Text or Graphics Built in Template are used for quick graphic viewing Users can create their own templates 6 21 ARMD Main 6 4 4 Torsional Vibration TORSION Module Motor Gearbox 2 Stage Compressor Drive Train Torsional Response to Synchronous Motor Start up 4 TORSION G ARMDWIN56G 1 TORSION Samples S NC MOT TOI US File Edit System Options Run View Project Window Help Blo Open Save Save As Report Import Print Printer Setup 1 G YARMDWINSSGIYTTORSIONYSamples 2 G ARMDWINS6G1 TORSION Samples 3 G YARMDWINS6GIYTTORSIONYSamples 4 G YARMDWINS6GIYTTORSIONYSamples Exit Torsional Vibration Analysis File gt Open gt Samples gt SYNC MOT TOI EEE Pemai Information for Branch 1 TP WT R Length 1 10000 001 1 40000 001 2 00000 001 1 50000 001 1 2 00000 001 1 1 50000 001 1 2 00000 001 1 1 00000 001 91 1 40000E 001 81 1 00000 001
98. xiallength 2 96600 001 in File Open Samples COMPRES ROI View System Model Right mouse button for options Description From the File menu select Open then select the COMPRES ROI from the samples folder From the View menu select System Model to graphically view the model With the right mouse button various options can be accessed to display node numbers mode shapes etc ARMD Main GRAPHICS PLOTS Graphic plots are displayed with the ARMD graphics utility RBTSGRAF which is activated automatically from the view menus of any of the ARMD modules ROTLAT JURNBR etc When the Graphics Output item of the View menu is selected various analyses results previously performed for the currently loaded input file are accessed from a list box Once an is selected from the list box the graphics utility is launched and the graphics file is loaded to memory for displaying the results graphically with the use of existing templates or user specified options ini x GA ARMDWINS6GT ROTLAT Samples MOTOR SYG MOTOR SYNCHRONOUS UNBALANCE RESPONSE ANALYSIS RESULTS IN GRAPHICS FORM 1 5 X4 A 002 Right Mouse Click for Options Pmpl N 8 007 14 3 008 Ampl N 8 013 Edit options Ampl N 016 12 Save options Restore options Export chart image File Toggle summary window m e Amplitude mils x 1081
99. y Shape Amplitude 3DModelsForHelpFile 7 02 ARMD Main The main feature of the Shaft Viewer is its ability to display and animate the motions calculated by the various ARMD solvers When the Shaft Viewer loads a ROTLAT or TORSION shaft system model it looks for supported solver output files and if they are present will load any or all of them automatically no user interaction is needed These output sets are then presented to the user for display in the Output Set drop down box on the viewer s main toolbar shown below Ouput Set ROSTAB Mode Shapes ROSTAB Mode Shap ROSYNC Vibrational Amplitudes Once an output set has been selected the next step is to select a particular property in the set to be displayed For ROSTAB and TORNAT mode shapes the property is the specific mode shape This is accomplished from the Output Set Property drop down box shown below Mode Shape 2 F Mode Shape 3 Mode Shape 4 F Mode Shape 5 Mode Shape 6 F Mode Shape 7 R Mode Shape 8 F Shaft Viewer C Users Public OE Drive2 Y2012ARMDV58Projects 3 DModelsForHelpFile COMPRESSOR ROD 2 28 File View Project Ouput Set ROSTAB Mode Shapes Output Set Property 4 ModeShapelR Shape Amplitude 4 Shaft Element 6 am Shaft Element 7 Uranium Enrichment Centrifugal Compressor Rotor System Model a dedos Operating Speed Range 6000 to 12000 Rpm 002 26 Two fluid film Tilting Pad Bearings

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