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This example extends a model of vibration and noise in a five-speed synchromesh gearbox for a manual transmission vehicle. A detailed roller bearing model is used to represent the bearing dynamics. The gearbox vibration is computed using a time-dependent analysis for a specified engine ... Read More
This example investigates a single cylinder reciprocating engine supported by hydrodynamic bearings. A starting torque brings the engine to the required speed, after which a load torque is applied. Following start-up, the engine operates under the action of the cylinder pressure. The ... Read More
Gearboxes transmit power between shafts and can generate vibration and radiated noise during operation. Gear contact can transmit unwanted lateral and axial forces to the bearings and housing, while the flexibility of components such as the gear meshes, bearings, and housing contributes ... Read More
This model illustrates the operation of a swashplate mechanism used in helicopters to translate the input of helicopter flight control into the motion of the rotor blades, and hence controls the orientation of the rotor blades. In this model, the rotor blades are modeled as either rigid ... Read More
Predicting the noise radiation from a dynamic system gives designers insight into the behavior of moving mechanisms early in the design process. For example, consider a gearbox in which the change in the gear mesh stiffness causes vibrations. These vibrations are transmitted to the ... Read More
Gear rattle and bearing misalignment are common sources of vibration and noise in gearboxes. This example considers two geared shafts supported by roller bearings. Backlash causes intermittent tooth contact and induces shaft vibrations when the driven shaft is unloaded and the driving ... Read More
This model illustrates the dynamics of helical gears. It is built using the gears functionality in the Multibody Dynamics interface in COMSOL Multiphysics. A transient study is performed to analyze the effect of constant gear mesh stiffness, varying gear mesh stiffness, and the ... Read More
In this example, the coupling between Multibody Dynamics and Rotating Machinery, Magnetic for performing electromagnetic and mechanical analysis is demonstrated. A permanent magnet motor with 10 rotor poles and 12 stator slots is modelled in 2D. The magnets are attached to the ... Read More
In this tutorial example, the concepts of Component Mode Synthesis (CMS) are introduced through a simple solid model of a cantilever beam. Parts of the beam are reduced by the CMS technique. It is, furthermore, shown how CMS can be used to represent both the static and dynamic behavior ... Read More
This model simulates vibrations in a compound gear train. Spur gears, used to model the gear train, are mounted on rigid shafts. The shafts are supported by an elastic housing at both ends. The gear mesh is assumed to be elastic with varying stiffness, which is the source of vibration. A ... Read More
