Rotordynamic Analysis Software

Building on the vast research and know-how on rotordynamics within RITEC; competitve research is underway to supplement field work.

In addition, RIMAP, RITEC's rotordynamics analysis software package, is a Rotordynamic Analysis Software that has been developed with state-of-the-art rotordynamic analysis techniques, including the capabilities to predict:

• Critical Speeds
• Mode Shapes
• Stability Analysis
• Forced Response Analysis
• Flexible Rotor Balancing

Smart Integrated Bearing (SIB)

• This project aims at developing a smart integrated bearing for use in high performance industrial machines. The basic idea is to develop an integrated bearing that consists of a journal bearing and a magnetic bearing such that the integrated bearing is capable of carrying large loads on the journal bearing, while maintaining controllability and observability using the magnetic bearing.
• This bearing is anticipated to be capable of operating at a multitude of operating conditions effectively and smartly, and promises to be a breakthrough technology for high performance bearings.
• The Smart Integrated Bearing (SIB) aims at eliminating instability and vibration due to high performance machines. Any technology that is capable of overcoming that problem is highly welcome by industry. In addition, the smart bearing concept allows extensive control and disagnostic capabilities.
• This research project is conducted in partnership with Institut National Des Sciences Appliquees de Lyon (INSA).
• The Smart Integrated Bearing concept is protected by US Intelectual Property protection under US Patent #7836601. Various other regions patents pending.