Vibrations in Rotating Machinery

This essential text contains the papers from the 8th international IMechE conference on Vibrations in Rotating Machinery held at the University of Wales, Swansea in September 2004.
The themes of the volume are new developments and industrial applications of current technology relevant to the vibration and noise of rotating machines and assemblies.
TOPICS INCLUDERotor balancing – including active and automatic balancingSpecial rotating machines – including micromachinesOil film bearings and dampersActive control methods for rotating machinesSmart machine technologyDynamics of assembled rotorsComponent life predictions and life extension strategiesThe dynamics of geared systemsCracked rotors – detection, location ad prognosisChaotic behaviour in machinesExperimental methods and discoveries.