5.15.13.3. Rotordynamics Capabilities

The capability of the Rotordynamics extension centers mainly around three objects:

  • Critical Speed Maps: Insert a Critical Speed Map to see the evolution of the critical speeds of the rotor with respect to the bearing stiffness. The Critical Speed Map shows the effect of the bearing stiffness on the critical speeds. Critical Speed Maps are supported for Modal systems.

  • Orbital Plots: Insert an Orbital Plot object to divide the centerline of the rotor into a user-defined number of points and create a 360 degree visualization for them. Orbital Plot Maps are supported for Modal systems.

  • Harmonic Separation Margin: A Harmonic Separation Margin calculates the separation margin based on user-defined parameters for the Separation Margin Equation. Harmonic Separation Margins are supported for Harmonic systems.