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Design and Application of a Fault Detection Method Based on Adaptive Filters and Rotational Speed Estimation for an Electro-Hydrostatic Actuator
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Design and Application of a Fault Detection Method Based on Adaptive Filters and Rotational Speed Estimation for an Electro-Hydrostatic Actuator

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Investigation of Generator Rotor Dynamic Characteristics Under Unbalanced Electromagnetic Forces.

Jiashun Dai1, Hong Lu1, Yukuo Guo2

  • 1School of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China.

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|June 12, 2026
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This study introduces a multi-physics model to analyze generator rotor vibrations caused by unbalanced electromagnetic forces due to air-gap eccentricity. The model accurately predicts rotor dynamic responses, crucial for operational reliability.

Keywords:
air-gap eccentricitygeneratorrotor dynamic responseunbalanced electromagnetic force

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Published on: October 28, 2022

Area of Science:

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electromagnetics
  • Fluid Dynamics

Background:

  • Increasing generator complexity and structural compactness exacerbate issues with unbalanced electromagnetic forces from air-gap eccentricity.
  • These forces critically impact rotor dynamics and operational reliability, posing significant modeling challenges due to coupled fields.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a multi-physics coupled modeling approach for analyzing rotor dynamic behavior in generators under eccentric conditions.
  • To investigate the relationship between unbalanced electromagnetic forces, oil film dynamics, and rotor vibration.

Main Methods:

  • A multi-physics model integrating electromagnetic, structural, and fluid dynamic interactions was developed.
  • A 3D mathematical model of air-gap length and an analytical expression for oil film thickness were established.
  • Coupled solutions for electromagnetic force, hydrodynamic oil film force, and rotor dynamics were obtained.

Main Results:

  • Numerical simulations showed a 155% increase in rotor displacement amplitude (y-direction) as load power increased from 0 to 60 kW.
  • This highlights significantly enhanced transverse vibration intensity due to unbalanced electromagnetic excitation.
  • Experimental validation confirmed the model's accuracy, with a maximum relative error of 4.07%.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed electromagnetic-structural-fluid coupled model accurately predicts rotor dynamic response in generators.
  • This validated model is reliable for assessing and mitigating vibration issues caused by air-gap eccentricity.