AxSTREAM Rotor Dynamics

Model & Analyze Rotor-Bearing System, Ensuring Safe & Efficient Operations

AxSTREAM RotorDynamics is a state-of-the-art software tool developed to ensure the reliability and efficiency of rotating machinery. This powerful software program offers comprehensive analysis and modeling capabilities that address the complex behaviors of rotors and bearings. By integrating advanced simulation techniques, AxSTREAM RotorDynamics provides engineers with the insights needed to optimize performance and prevent mechanical failures.

The software enables users to perform the full scope of rotor dynamics analysis for any rotating machine. The software supports linear and nonlinear analysis, including lateral, torsional, and axial analyses. It also accommodates multi-shaft and multi-branch rotor systems with complex support structures, generating results almost instantly once a model is built. All pre- and post-processing capabilities are developed to meet industrial standards, helping engineers ensure that rotor designs and behaviors meet and exceed industry benchmarks.

Capabilities:

• Comprehensive Rotor Dynamics Analysis: Undamped critical speeds, critical speed map, mode shapes, damped unbalance response, and stability, harmonic, transient and Waterfall diagram analyses.
Advanced Bearing Modeling: Model various bearing types, including sliding, rolling, gas foil, magnetic, journal, thrust, fluid, gas, hydrostatic, and hydrodynamic bearings.
Dynamic Response Prediction: Predict rotor behavior under various operating conditions to prevent resonances and instabilities.
Flexible Configuration Options: Customize rotor and bearing designs to meet specific application requirements and constraints.
Linear and Nonlinear Analysis: Conduct both linear and nonlinear analyses to capture a wide range of rotor behaviors.
Complex Support Structures & Casing Components: Model multi-shaft and multi-branch rotor systems with intricate support structures with ease.
Data Export and Reporting: Export analysis results in various formats for further analysis, documentation, and reporting, facilitating seamless integration with other engineering tools and processes.

Using AxStream, this graphical representation of engineering data illustrates a stability map alongside diagrams with logarithmic decrement and rotational speed axes.

Diagram showing a symmetrical, blue-colored mechanical component with labeled sections and measurements on a grid background.

The AxStream visualization showcases a 3D graphical representation of rotor response, featuring multiple intersecting circles with labeled coordinates in a grid layout.

Graph showing rotor displacement analysis with charts of critical speed modes plotted against rotor length, designed for turbomachinery experts. Leveraging Softinway's advanced technologies, this comprehensive visualization enhances understanding of rotor behavior.

Diagram illustrating various bearing types and their components, including cylindrical, pad, gas foil, ball/roller, squeeze film damper, seals, and cross coupling. Integrated with AxStream analysis tools for enhanced performance assessment.

Benefits:

Identify critical speeds and potential instability in the conceptual design stages, allowing for timely design modifications to prevent resonance and instability
Reduce design iterations and development costs by catching problems early, minimizing the need for expensive redesigns and extensive testing
Generate critical data for making informed design choices, facilitating a holistic design approach and better integration with other elements of the design process (aerodynamics, thermodynamics, etc.)
Reduce maintenance costs and downtime through proactive analysis and design improvements
Benefit from an intuitive interface simplifying complex simulations and accelerating the design process.
Ensure designs meet and exceed industry standards such as API for reliability and safety.
Perform rotor dynamics analysis immediately after completing aero/hydrodynamic activities by exporting/importing the flow path into the rotor dynamics module, eliminating the need for CAD processes