Thermo-mechanical modelling of bearing chambers of a high-speed starter/generator

Antonino La Rocca, Peter H. Connor, Zeyuan Xu, Carol N. Eastwick, Stephen J. Pickering, Christopher Gerada

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Abstract

This paper describes the thermal-mechanical characterisation methodology for the bearing chambers of a high-speed (32,000 rpm) electrical starter/generator [1]; presenting a low cost analysis approach and design guideline for future machines. The methodology includes the estimation of the friction losses, overall thermal properties, bearing contact resistances and heat transfer coefficients. An analysis of the heat paths within the chambers, as well as within the whole rotor was carried out, allowing to quantify the heat extracted by the lubricant. The model was developed as part of the thermal-mechanical design of a specific starter/generator but the modelling approach presented within this paper is applicable to any high speed application.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages322-328
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781538693490
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2019
Event11th IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2019 - San Diego, United States
Duration: 12 May 201915 May 2019

Publication series

Name2019 IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2019

Conference

Conference11th IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period12/05/1915/05/19

Keywords

  • Bearings
  • High-Speed
  • LPTN
  • Simulink
  • Thermal Network
  • Thermo-mechanical Modelling

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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