About SAMTECH

Founded in 1986, SAMTECH is now the European leading provider of scientific analysis/optimization software (FEA, MBS,
MDO), professional solutions and associated services. SAMTECH develops and commercializes:
General-purpose software tools: this SAMTECH offer includes the general linear and implicit non-linear Finite Element
Analysis package SAMCEF with the CAD/CAE modeling environment FIELD, the general explicit and fast dynamics code
EUROPLEXUS; the task management and optimization platform BOSS quattro; TEA Mecano and TEA Thermal CAA V5 Based
as non-linear thermo-mechanical solution embedded in CATIA V5 and SAMCEF Gateway CAA V5 Based, the SAMCEF
integrated interface within CATIA V5.
Professional solutions: this SAMTECH offer is based on its general-purpose software tools and is dedicated to specific
domains of application like rotor dynamics, modeling of composite structures, mechatronic modeling of machine tools,
mechatronic of wind turbines, modeling of transmissions, modeling of large deployable or inflatable structures, modeling of
pipes for automotive industry

SAMCEF for Rotors

Third party and customized solutions like the SAFE tool (fatigue analysis of aeronautic structures) and the Application
COMPOSITES (analysis of aeronautical composite materials structures) from AIRBUS, where SAMTECH provides its clients
with services such as development, reengineering, packaging and deployment of proprietary professional solutions on the
customer site.

Rotor Dynamics Analysis

Customized multi-physics solutions, based on OOFELIE. OOFELIE is commercialized by OPEN Engineering, the
SAMTECH subsidiary, that allows SAMTECH to be present on the multi-physics design markets and to provide services for the
development of original highly coupled analysis solutions covering specific needs.
Visit www.samcef.com for further details on SAMTECH Product/Service offer!

Some References
Aerospace
AERMACCHI, AIRBUS, AIR LIQUIDE, ALENIA AERONAUTICA, ALENIA SPAZIO, ASC, AVIO, BOEING HELICOPTER, BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE, CRYOSPACE, EADS-ST, ESA/ESTEC, EUROCOPTER, HUREL HISPANO, LATECORE, MESSIER DOWTY, MTU, SABCA, SAGEM,
SNECMA-DMS, SNECMA Moteurs, SONACA, TECHSPACE AERO

Transport
ADTRANZ, DAIMLER-CHRYSLER, DELPHI AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LOHR, PORSCHE, PSA, RENAULT, RENAULT SPORT, TUC RAIL

Energy
ABB, AREVA, EDF, ENEL, GE ENERGY PRODUCT, RTE, SCHNEIDER

Mechanics
APAVES, COMAU Systmes France, GLAVERBEL, MAK, PICANOL, SAINT GOBAIN, SOLLAC

Defence
CEAT, CEPR, CEVAP, DCN, DGA, GIAT INDUSTRIES, GROUPE HERSTAL, MBDA, RHEINMETALL AG...

Research Centers
CEA DAPNIA, CENAERO, CIAM, CNR Itia , CNRS/IN2P3, EADS-CCR, ONERA

SAMTECH Deutschland
Tempowerkring 6
D-21079 Hamburg, Germany
Tel. : +49 40 79012 320
Fax : +49 40 79012 321

SAMTECH France
Paris
14, avenue du Qubec
Bt. K 2.1, SILIC 618
Villebon-sur-Yvette
F-91945 Courtabuf Cedex, France
Tel. : +33 1 69 59 22 80
Fax : +33 1 64 46 29 65
Toulouse
11, rue Marius Terce
F-31300 Toulouse, France
Tel. : +33 5 34 55 20 99
Fax : +33 5 34 55 15 00

SAMTECH Italia
Via Guido dArezzo, 4
I-20145 Milano, Italy
Tel. : +39 02 48 559 407
Fax : +39 02 46 94 998
SAMTECH Iberica
C/Codonyer 8-10
E-08017 Barcelona, Spain
Tel. : +34 932 802 439
Fax : +34 932 802 439
SAMTECH UK
Trym Lodge
1 Henbury Road
Westbury-on-Trim
Bristol BS9 3HQ, England
Tel. : +44 117 959 65 00
Fax : +44 117 959 65 01

SAMCEF for Rotors: a FEM based

Professional solution specifically
dedicated to rotating machines
analysis.
SL/05/SAM/MKG_broc/14an_b

SAMTECH Headquarters
LIEGE science park
Rue des Chasseurs-Ardennais, 8
B-4031 Angleur-Lige, Belgium
Tel. : +32 4 361 69 69
Fax : +32 4 361 69 80
http://www.samcef.com

2006 SAMTECH s.a. The trademarks and the registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

SAMTECH, Integrating CAE towards Professional Solutions

SAMTECH, Integrating CAE towards Professional Solutions

AMCEF for Rotors is a solution specifically dedicated to the dynamic analysis of structures containing rotating components. It is finite element based and allows to compute critical speeds, stability, harmonic and
time-transient response of mechanical systems made of rotating parts, static parts and linking devices.

CAE environment
SAMCEF for Rotors is fully driven by SAMCEF Field, a user-friendly
interactive graphical user interface for modeling, analysis and postprocessing of systems with rotating components.
Data entry is easily done using contextual pull-down menus and popup boxes using a wide selection of preprogrammed functions for the
definition of time or frequency dependent properties, rotational speeds
and boundary conditions.
A CAD modeler is integrated for modeling and data processing; these
are directly defined on the geometry. Some idealization procedures
are included in order to allow easy coupling between rotors and stators. Graphical results post-processing can be performed in many
different forms: X-Y plots (Campbell diagram, frequency or time wise
evolution), contour maps, animations

Super-Elements (CRAIG and BAMPTON) can be used to model either rotating or fixed parts.

Rotors
Several Finite Element models are available to describe rotating parts. All
these elements include the following capabilities:
The gyroscopic effect is taken into account. The rotational speed can
vary with respect to time or sweeping frequency. Rotor orientation is
free and the model can be made of several rotors rotating with different rotational speeds;
Either a viscous variable damping proportional to stiffness and mass
matrix or a hysteretic damping (in the frequency domain) proportional
to stiffness can be associated to these elements. When the element is
rotating, the viscous damping induces circulatory forces proportional
to the rotational speed, as the dynamic behavior is described in a fixed
reference frame;
Initial stress conditions can be defined;
Forces related to an overall acceleration can be considered (gravity,
maneuver);
The material properties can be temperature dependent.

Beam-mass-spring model

Beams elements are used to model shafts with rigid disks. A spring element allows to introduce a local stiffness matrix between two nodes and
can be used to model shaft coupling. The cross-section can vary along
the beam axis (hollow frustum).

Axisymmetrical model

Flexible rotors are modeled by 2D axisymmetrical shell or volume Finite

Elements which displacement eld is developed in Fourier series (Multiharmonic elements). With this approach, it is no longer necessary to make
a distinction between shaft and disks. A specialized linking element allows
connection of 2D axisymmetrical models with 3D ones. These elements
are single or multiple layered when composite rotors have to be analyzed.

Linear static analysis (SAMCEF Asef)

Eigenvalues

Rotating systems can be subjected to linear static analysis, under general

thermo-mechanical loading conditions; in the particular framework of SAMCEF for Rotors, preliminary linear static analysis aim principaly at predicting
initial conditions that can be taken into account in subsequent SAMCEF Dynam or SAMCEF Rotor/RotorT analyses.

Damping coefficients and frequencies as a function of the rotational

speed (Campbell diagram);
Damping coefficients and frequencies versus design parameters
variation;
Confidence range of the Campbell diagram after a statistical analysis.

For large models, fixed or rotating parts can be conveniently represented

by Super-Elements, created using component modes synthesis (Craig and
Bampton algorithm) and characterized by reduced stiffness, mass, gyroscopic, damping and circulatory forces matrices.

Critical speeds computation (SAMCEF Rotor)

Several methods are available to solve bending, axial, torsional or coupled
problems. With the sweeping method, the user defines ranges of rotational
frequencies whithin which complex eigenvalues have to be computed.
The direct method allows directly obtaining the critical speeds as eigensolutions. It is used for non damped gyroscopic systems with constant stiffness.

Stators

Frequency response analysis (SAMCEF Rotor)

A comprehensive library of single or multiple layered elements (beam, membrane, shell, volume) makes it possible to model all types of structures. These
elements take into account a viscous variable damping or a hysteretic damping (in the frequency domain).

Several methods are available to compute the harmonic response to unbalances or asynchronous loads.

Linking devices
Linear bearing with variable properties;
Hydrodynamic bearings;
Squeeze-films dampers (several models);
Bushing;
Rubbing;
Gear;
Control elements (sensors and actuators).

The Modal Method where the forces and matrices are reduced by projection
in a modal basis and the Direct Method that allows taking into account local
non-linearities (clearances, non-linear stiffness, squeeze-film dampers, user
elements, rubbing) through a Harmonic Balance approach.

Special element such as stiffeners, dampers, non-linear force elements, linear constraint elements, distance indicator elements, clearance consumption
and controller elements or users defined elements allow characterization of
any kind of mechanical properties.
Linear constraints and rigid bodies can be defined between degrees of freedom.

Loads
External forces include synchronous loads like unbalances as well as asynchronous loads like gravity and maneuvers in rotation and translation;
Gravity loads, overall or local imposed acceleration;
Radial unbalances or moments;
Local imposed displacements or rotations.

Rotors can also be modeled by 3D shell or volume Finite Elements. This

model allows describing rotors with complex shape like impellers or fan.
It is possible to mix the 3D model with the beam model.

SAMTECH, Integrating CAE towards Professional Solutions

Curves
The displacements, forces, reactions or stresses obtained by the forced
response as a function of time or frequency;
Orbits after the transient analysis;
Confidence range of the harmonic response after a statistical analysis.

Plots at given times or frequencies

It is possible to recombine the complex modes for a given phase
angle and to superimpose them on the initial structure. Displacements,
rotations and energies can be obtained;
Complex displacements, rotations, forces, moments and stresses after
the harmonic response for a given frequency;
Real displacements, rotations, forces, moments and stresses after the
transient response at a given time;

Utility elements

3D model

Graphical Post-Processing

Modal analysis and Super-Element creation

(SAMCEF Dynam)

ROTATING SYSTEMS Modeling

SAMCEF for Rotors can handle rotors with different rotation speeds; spin axis
orientation is free. Fixed parts are modeled using the full SAMCEF standard
Finite Element library.

AnalysEs

Transient response analysis (SAMCEF RotorT)

For both frequency and time response, it is possible to animate the result.

Transient response simulates run-up

(or run-down) and blade losses. It
is using Newmark based integration
methods like HHT. Non-linear effects
such as clearances, squeeze-films,
hydrodynamic bearings or rubbing
are solved using an iterative Newton
scheme. An automatic time stepping
strategy is available. If necessary, an
initial static computation can be performed.

DOCUMENTATION

Sensitivity and statistical analysis

(SAMCEF Rotor)

Besides specific capabilities offered by SAMCEF Rotor for sensitivity and statistical
analyses, SAMCEF for Rotors can be used in combination with BOSS quattro, in
both frequency and time domains, for general parametric studies and optimization analyses, including model updating, design of experiments and response
surfaces.

For direct access to information, the Users Guide and Help manual are available via your favorite navigator (HTML).

COUPLING SAMCEF for ROTORs WITH

BOSS quattro tasks management
and optimization platform

In the frequency domain (critical speeds and harmonic response), it is possible to carry out a sensitivity analysis of the solution with respect to a variation
of a set of design parameters. In particular, dynamic characteristics (stiffness,
damping) of bearing elements can be considered as design parameters.
The sensitivities can then be used to estimate the standard deviation of the
solution when the standard deviation of the parameters is given.

PLATFORMS
SAMCEF for Rotors is available on Windows 2000 & XP Pro platforms.

SAMTECH, Integrating CAE towards Professional Solutions

AMCEF for Rotors is a solution specifically dedicated to the dynamic analysis of structures containing rotating components. It is finite element based and allows to compute critical speeds, stability, harmonic and
time-transient response of mechanical systems made of rotating parts, static parts and linking devices.

CAE environment
SAMCEF for Rotors is fully driven by SAMCEF Field, a user-friendly
interactive graphical user interface for modeling, analysis and postprocessing of systems with rotating components.
Data entry is easily done using contextual pull-down menus and popup boxes using a wide selection of preprogrammed functions for the
definition of time or frequency dependent properties, rotational speeds
and boundary conditions.
A CAD modeler is integrated for modeling and data processing; these
are directly defined on the geometry. Some idealization procedures
are included in order to allow easy coupling between rotors and stators. Graphical results post-processing can be performed in many
different forms: X-Y plots (Campbell diagram, frequency or time wise
evolution), contour maps, animations

Super-Elements (CRAIG and BAMPTON) can be used to model either rotating or fixed parts.

Rotors
Several Finite Element models are available to describe rotating parts. All
these elements include the following capabilities:
The gyroscopic effect is taken into account. The rotational speed can
vary with respect to time or sweeping frequency. Rotor orientation is
free and the model can be made of several rotors rotating with different rotational speeds;
Either a viscous variable damping proportional to stiffness and mass
matrix or a hysteretic damping (in the frequency domain) proportional
to stiffness can be associated to these elements. When the element is
rotating, the viscous damping induces circulatory forces proportional
to the rotational speed, as the dynamic behavior is described in a fixed
reference frame;
Initial stress conditions can be defined;
Forces related to an overall acceleration can be considered (gravity,
maneuver);
The material properties can be temperature dependent.

Beam-mass-spring model

Beams elements are used to model shafts with rigid disks. A spring element allows to introduce a local stiffness matrix between two nodes and
can be used to model shaft coupling. The cross-section can vary along
the beam axis (hollow frustum).

Axisymmetrical model

Flexible rotors are modeled by 2D axisymmetrical shell or volume Finite

Elements which displacement eld is developed in Fourier series (Multiharmonic elements). With this approach, it is no longer necessary to make
a distinction between shaft and disks. A specialized linking element allows
connection of 2D axisymmetrical models with 3D ones. These elements
are single or multiple layered when composite rotors have to be analyzed.

Linear static analysis (SAMCEF Asef)

Eigenvalues

Rotating systems can be subjected to linear static analysis, under general

thermo-mechanical loading conditions; in the particular framework of SAMCEF for Rotors, preliminary linear static analysis aim principaly at predicting
initial conditions that can be taken into account in subsequent SAMCEF Dynam or SAMCEF Rotor/RotorT analyses.

Damping coefficients and frequencies as a function of the rotational

speed (Campbell diagram);
Damping coefficients and frequencies versus design parameters
variation;
Confidence range of the Campbell diagram after a statistical analysis.

For large models, fixed or rotating parts can be conveniently represented

by Super-Elements, created using component modes synthesis (Craig and
Bampton algorithm) and characterized by reduced stiffness, mass, gyroscopic, damping and circulatory forces matrices.

Critical speeds computation (SAMCEF Rotor)

Several methods are available to solve bending, axial, torsional or coupled
problems. With the sweeping method, the user defines ranges of rotational
frequencies whithin which complex eigenvalues have to be computed.
The direct method allows directly obtaining the critical speeds as eigensolutions. It is used for non damped gyroscopic systems with constant stiffness.

Stators

Frequency response analysis (SAMCEF Rotor)

A comprehensive library of single or multiple layered elements (beam, membrane, shell, volume) makes it possible to model all types of structures. These
elements take into account a viscous variable damping or a hysteretic damping (in the frequency domain).

Several methods are available to compute the harmonic response to unbalances or asynchronous loads.

Linking devices
Linear bearing with variable properties;
Hydrodynamic bearings;
Squeeze-films dampers (several models);
Bushing;
Rubbing;
Gear;
Control elements (sensors and actuators).

The Modal Method where the forces and matrices are reduced by projection
in a modal basis and the Direct Method that allows taking into account local
non-linearities (clearances, non-linear stiffness, squeeze-film dampers, user
elements, rubbing) through a Harmonic Balance approach.

Special element such as stiffeners, dampers, non-linear force elements, linear constraint elements, distance indicator elements, clearance consumption
and controller elements or users defined elements allow characterization of
any kind of mechanical properties.
Linear constraints and rigid bodies can be defined between degrees of freedom.

Loads
External forces include synchronous loads like unbalances as well as asynchronous loads like gravity and maneuvers in rotation and translation;
Gravity loads, overall or local imposed acceleration;
Radial unbalances or moments;
Local imposed displacements or rotations.

Rotors can also be modeled by 3D shell or volume Finite Elements. This

model allows describing rotors with complex shape like impellers or fan.
It is possible to mix the 3D model with the beam model.

SAMTECH, Integrating CAE towards Professional Solutions

Curves
The displacements, forces, reactions or stresses obtained by the forced
response as a function of time or frequency;
Orbits after the transient analysis;
Confidence range of the harmonic response after a statistical analysis.

Plots at given times or frequencies

It is possible to recombine the complex modes for a given phase
angle and to superimpose them on the initial structure. Displacements,
rotations and energies can be obtained;
Complex displacements, rotations, forces, moments and stresses after
the harmonic response for a given frequency;
Real displacements, rotations, forces, moments and stresses after the
transient response at a given time;

Utility elements

3D model

Graphical Post-Processing

Modal analysis and Super-Element creation

(SAMCEF Dynam)

ROTATING SYSTEMS Modeling

SAMCEF for Rotors can handle rotors with different rotation speeds; spin axis
orientation is free. Fixed parts are modeled using the full SAMCEF standard
Finite Element library.

AnalysEs

Transient response analysis (SAMCEF RotorT)

For both frequency and time response, it is possible to animate the result.

Transient response simulates run-up

(or run-down) and blade losses. It
is using Newmark based integration
methods like HHT. Non-linear effects
such as clearances, squeeze-films,
hydrodynamic bearings or rubbing
are solved using an iterative Newton
scheme. An automatic time stepping
strategy is available. If necessary, an
initial static computation can be performed.

DOCUMENTATION

Sensitivity and statistical analysis

(SAMCEF Rotor)

Besides specific capabilities offered by SAMCEF Rotor for sensitivity and statistical
analyses, SAMCEF for Rotors can be used in combination with BOSS quattro, in
both frequency and time domains, for general parametric studies and optimization analyses, including model updating, design of experiments and response
surfaces.

For direct access to information, the Users Guide and Help manual are available via your favorite navigator (HTML).

COUPLING SAMCEF for ROTORs WITH

BOSS quattro tasks management
and optimization platform

In the frequency domain (critical speeds and harmonic response), it is possible to carry out a sensitivity analysis of the solution with respect to a variation
of a set of design parameters. In particular, dynamic characteristics (stiffness,
damping) of bearing elements can be considered as design parameters.
The sensitivities can then be used to estimate the standard deviation of the
solution when the standard deviation of the parameters is given.

PLATFORMS
SAMCEF for Rotors is available on Windows 2000 & XP Pro platforms.

SAMTECH, Integrating CAE towards Professional Solutions

About SAMTECH
Founded in 1986, SAMTECH is now the European leading provider of scientific analysis/optimization software (FEA, MBS,
MDO), professional solutions and associated services. SAMTECH develops and commercializes:
General-purpose software tools: this SAMTECH offer includes the general linear and implicit non-linear Finite Element
Analysis package SAMCEF with the CAD/CAE modeling environment FIELD, the general explicit and fast dynamics code
EUROPLEXUS; the task management and optimization platform BOSS quattro; TEA Mecano and TEA Thermal CAA V5 Based
as non-linear thermo-mechanical solution embedded in CATIA V5 and SAMCEF Gateway CAA V5 Based, the SAMCEF
integrated interface within CATIA V5.
Professional solutions: this SAMTECH offer is based on its general-purpose software tools and is dedicated to specific
domains of application like rotor dynamics, modeling of composite structures, mechatronic modeling of machine tools,
mechatronic of wind turbines, modeling of transmissions, modeling of large deployable or inflatable structures, modeling of
pipes for automotive industry

SAMCEF for Rotors

Third party and customized solutions like the SAFE tool (fatigue analysis of aeronautic structures) and the Application
COMPOSITES (analysis of aeronautical composite materials structures) from AIRBUS, where SAMTECH provides its clients
with services such as development, reengineering, packaging and deployment of proprietary professional solutions on the
customer site.

Rotor Dynamics Analysis

Customized multi-physics solutions, based on OOFELIE. OOFELIE is commercialized by OPEN Engineering, the
SAMTECH subsidiary, that allows SAMTECH to be present on the multi-physics design markets and to provide services for the
development of original highly coupled analysis solutions covering specific needs.
Visit www.samcef.com for further details on SAMTECH Product/Service offer!

Some References
Aerospace
AERMACCHI, AIRBUS, AIR LIQUIDE, ALENIA AERONAUTICA, ALENIA SPAZIO, ASC, AVIO, BOEING HELICOPTER, BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE, CRYOSPACE, EADS-ST, ESA/ESTEC, EUROCOPTER, HUREL HISPANO, LATECORE, MESSIER DOWTY, MTU, SABCA, SAGEM,
SNECMA-DMS, SNECMA Moteurs, SONACA, TECHSPACE AERO

Transport
ADTRANZ, DAIMLER-CHRYSLER, DELPHI AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LOHR, PORSCHE, PSA, RENAULT, RENAULT SPORT, TUC RAIL

Energy
ABB, AREVA, EDF, ENEL, GE ENERGY PRODUCT, RTE, SCHNEIDER

Mechanics
APAVES, COMAU Systmes France, GLAVERBEL, MAK, PICANOL, SAINT GOBAIN, SOLLAC

Defence
CEAT, CEPR, CEVAP, DCN, DGA, GIAT INDUSTRIES, GROUPE HERSTAL, MBDA, RHEINMETALL AG...

Research Centers
CEA DAPNIA, CENAERO, CIAM, CNR Itia , CNRS/IN2P3, EADS-CCR, ONERA

SAMTECH Deutschland
Tempowerkring 6
D-21079 Hamburg, Germany
Tel. : +49 40 79012 320
Fax : +49 40 79012 321

SAMTECH France
Paris
14, avenue du Qubec
Bt. K 2.1, SILIC 618
Villebon-sur-Yvette
F-91945 Courtabuf Cedex, France
Tel. : +33 1 69 59 22 80
Fax : +33 1 64 46 29 65
Toulouse
11, rue Marius Terce
F-31300 Toulouse, France
Tel. : +33 5 34 55 20 99
Fax : +33 5 34 55 15 00

SAMTECH Italia
Via Guido dArezzo, 4
I-20145 Milano, Italy
Tel. : +39 02 48 559 407
Fax : +39 02 46 94 998
SAMTECH Iberica
C/Codonyer 8-10
E-08017 Barcelona, Spain
Tel. : +34 932 802 439
Fax : +34 932 802 439
SAMTECH UK
Trym Lodge
1 Henbury Road
Westbury-on-Trim
Bristol BS9 3HQ, England
Tel. : +44 117 959 65 00
Fax : +44 117 959 65 01

SAMCEF for Rotors: a FEM based

Professional solution specifically
dedicated to rotating machines
analysis.
SL/05/SAM/MKG_broc/14an_b

SAMTECH Headquarters
LIEGE science park
Rue des Chasseurs-Ardennais, 8
B-4031 Angleur-Lige, Belgium
Tel. : +32 4 361 69 69
Fax : +32 4 361 69 80
http://www.samcef.com

2006 SAMTECH s.a. The trademarks and the registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

SAMTECH, Integrating CAE towards Professional Solutions

SAMTECH, Integrating CAE towards Professional Solutions