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Discrete optimization of rigid rotor balancing

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This work deals with the discrete optimization problem of rotor two-plane balancing. The best balancing configuration is searched for two discrete parameters: allowed standard masses and predefined angular positions on the balancing planes. The objective is to minimize the residual unbalancing effects (such as reactions in supports) thanks to an optimal location of several accurately selected masses on each balancing plane. The corresponding optimization problem is solved using genetic algorithm. A simple model of a rigid rotor mounted on rigid supports is investigated in numerical examples. The optimization efficiency and the influence of the number of applied balancing masses are discussed. The experimental tests have validated the developed balancing approach.

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  1. Laboratoire de Mécanique de Lille (UMR CNRS 8107), Université Lille 1, Cité Scientifique, 59655, Villeneuve d’Ascq cedex, France

    Tanguy Messager

  2. Faculty of Automotive and Construction Machinery Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Narbutta Str. 84, 02-524, Warsaw, Poland

    Mariusz Pyrz

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Recommended by Associate Editor Ohseop Song

Tanguy Messager received his M.S. in mechanical engineering and his Ph.D. from Lille 1 University of Sciences and Technology (France). He is currently assistant professor. His research interests are mechanical modeling and optimization of structures and advanced materials.

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Messager, T., Pyrz, M. Discrete optimization of rigid rotor balancing. J Mech Sci Technol 27, 2231–2236 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12206-013-0605-x

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