Publications on Turbocharger Nonlinear Rotordynamics & (Semi) Floating Ring Bearings

MAJOR APPLICATION: Passenger and commercial vehicle turbochargers –
Sponsor: Honeywell Turbocharging Technologies (updated 04/16/08)

Gjika, K., C. Groves, L. San Andrés, and G. LaRue, 2007, “Nonlinear Dynamic Behavior of Turbocharger Rotor-Bearing Systems with Hydrodynamic Oil Film and Squeeze Film Damper in Series: Prediction and Experiment,” ASME Paper DETC2007-34136. 2007 ASME IDETC/CIE Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, September, 4-7.

San Andrés, L., J.C. Rivadeneira, K. Gjika, C. Groves, and G. LaRue, 2007, “A Virtual Tool for Prediction of Turbocharger Nonlinear Dynamic Response: Validation Against Test Data,” ASME Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, 129(4), pp. 1035-1046 (ASME Paper GT 2006-90873)

San Andrés, L., J.C. Rivadeneira, K. Gjika, C. Groves, and G. LaRue, 2007, “Rotordynamics of Small Turbochargers Supported on Floating Ring Bearings – Highlights in Bearing Analysis and Experimental Validation,” ASME Journal of Tribology, Vol. 129, pp. 391-397.

San Andrés, L., J.C. Rivadeneira, M. Chinta, K. Gjika, G. LaRue, 2007,”Nonlinear Rotordynamics of Automotive Turbochargers – Predictions and Comparisons to Test Data,” ASME Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, 129, pp. 488-493 (ASME Paper GT 2005-68177)

San Andrés, L., J.C. Rivadeneira, K. Gjika, C. Groves, and G. LaRue, 2006, “Rotordynamics of Small Turbochargers Supported on Floating Ring Bearings: Highlights in Bearing Analysis and Experimental Validation,” Paper CELT06-76, Memorias del IX Congreso y Exposición Latinoamericana de Turbomaquinaria, Boca del Río Veracruz, Mexico, June 22-23, 2006, ISBN 968-6114-20-3

San Andrés, L., J.C. Rivadeneira, K. Gjika, M. Chinta, and G. LaRue, 2005, “Advances in Nonlinear Rotordynamics of Passenger Vehicle Turbochargers: a Virtual Laboratory Anchored to Test data,” Paper WTC 2005-64155, III World Tribology Conference, Washington D.C., September.

Holt, C., L. San Andrés, S. Sahay, P. Tang, G. LaRue, and K. Gjika, 2005, “Test Response and Nonlinear Analysis of a Turbocharger Supported on Floating Ring Bearings,” ASME Journal of Vibrations and Acoustics, 127, pp. 107-212.

San Andrés, L. and J. Kerth, 2004, “Thermal Effects on the Performance of Floating Ring Bearings for Turbochargers”, Journal of Engineering Tribology, Special Issue on Thermal Effects on Fluid Film Lubrication, IMechE Proceedings, Part J, Vol. 218, 5, pp. 437-450

Holt, C., L. San Andrés, S. Sahay, P. Tang, G. LaRue, and K. Gjika, 2003, “Test Response of a Turbocharger Supported on Floating Ring Bearings – Part I: Assessment of Subsynchronous Motions,” ASME Paper DETC 2003/VIB-48418, Proceedings of the 19^th Biennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise,” Chicago (IL), September

Holt, C., L. San Andrés, S. Sahay, P. Tang, G. LaRue, and K. Gjika, 2003, “Test Response of a Turbocharger Supported on Floating Ring Bearings – Part II: Comparisons to Nonlinear Rotordynamic Predictions,” ASME Paper DETC 2003/VIB-48419, Proceedings of the 19^th Biennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise,” Chicago (IL), September

Naranjo, J., C. Holt, and L. San Andrés, 2001, “Dynamic Response of a Rotor Supported in a Floating Ring Bearing,. 1^st International Conference in Rotordynamics of Machinery, ISCORMA1, Paper 2005, August 2001 (CD only).

OTHER: Over 60 proprietary monthly progress reports to sponsor (Honeywell Turbocharging Systems), 2002-2008.