Papers

2010-Present

• “Predicting, Understanding and Avoiding the Ekofisk Rotor Instability Forty Years Later,”
  C. Hunter Cloud, John A. Kocur, Jr. & Brian C. Pettinato, 2018.
  Topics: Bearings, Compressors, Rotordynamics
• “Analysis and Bearing-Damper Redesign for a $100 Million High Pressure Compressor Failure,”
  Edgar J. Gunter & Brian K. Weaver, 2017.
  Topics: Bearings, Compressors, Rotordynamics, Squeeze Film Dampers, Stability

2000-2009

• “Understanding Amplitude and Phase in Rotating Machinery,”
  E. J. Gunter, 2009.
  Topics: Rotordynamics
• “Using Rotordynamics to Solve Serious Machinery Vibration Problems,”
  M. E. Leader, 2009.
  Topics: Rotordynamics
• “Application of Rotor Dynamic Analysis for Evaluation of Synchronous Speed Instability and Amplitude Hysteresis at 2nd Mode for a Generator Rotor in a High-Speed Balancing Facility,”
  M. L vov & E. J. Gunter, 2005.
  Topics: Balancing, Critical Speeds, Rotordynamics
• “Nonlinear Whirl Response Of A High-Speed Seal Test Rotor With Marginal And Extended Squeeze-Film Dampers,”
  M. P. Proctor & E. J. Gunter, 2005.
  Topics: Rotordynamics, Squeeze Film Dampers, Whirl Motion
• “Rotordynamic Design of Centrifugal Compressors in Accordance with the New API Stability Specifications,”
  John C. Nicholas, John A. Kocur & Jr., 2005.
  Topics: Compressors, Rotordynamics
• “Solving Stability Problems While Commissioning a 100 MW Turbine Generator Set,”
  J. K. Whalen & M. E. Leader, 2003.
  Topics: Rotordynamics, Stability
• “Transient Modal Analysis of Nonlinear Rotor-Bearing Systems,”
  R. W. Armentrout & E. J. Gunter, 2003.
  Topics: Rotordynamics, Time Transient
• “Fundamentals of Rotor-Bearing Dynamics Using Dyrobes – The Jeffcott Rotor,”
  E. J. Gunter, 2002.
  Topics: Rotordynamics
• “Dynamic Analysis and Balancing of an Aircraft Gas Turbine,”
  E. J. Gunter, 2001.
  Topics: Balancing, Rotordynamics
• “Introduction to Rotor Dynamics – Critical Speed and Unbalance Response Analysis,”
  E. J. Gunter, 2001.
  Topics: Balancing, Critical Speeds, Rotordynamics

1990-1999

• “A Note on Computational Rotor Dynamics,”
  W. J. Chen, 1998.
  Topics: Rotordynamics
• “An Introduction to Vibration Analysis Using MATLAB,”
  E. J. Gunter, 1998.
  Topics: Rotordynamics
• “Pump Rotordynamics Made Simple,”
  Mark A. Corbo & Stanley B. Melanoski, 1998.
  Topics: Pumps, Rotordynamics
• “Torsional-Lateral Modeling of Coupled Systems by Finite Element Techniques, Part I – Torsional Analysis,”
  E. J. Gunter, 1996.
  Topics: Critical Speeds, Rotordynamics, Torsional Vibrations
• “Energy Analysis to the Design of Rotor-Bearing Systems,”
  W. J. Chen, 1995.
  Topics: Rotordynamics

1980-1989

• “Vibration Characteristics of Overhung Primary Air Fans,”
  E. J. Gunter, A. Hobbs & C. Phelps, 1989.
  Topics: Overhung Rotors, Rotordynamics
• “Dynamics of Multi-Spool Gas Turbines Using The Matrix Transfer Method – Theory,”
  Y. Kazao & E. J. Gunter, 1987.
  Topics: Rotordynamics, Turbines and Generators
• “Nonlinear Unbalance Response and Stability Thresholds of a Warped Multimass Rotor in Misaligned Bearings,”
  H. Springer, H. Ecker & E. J. Gunter, 1984.
  Topics: Rotordynamics, Stability
• “A Study of the Modal Truncation Error in the Component Mode Analysis of a Dual-Rotor System,”
  D. F. Li & E. J. Gunter, 1982.
  Topics: Critical Speeds, Rotordynamics
• “Comparison of the Unbalance Responses of Jeffcott Rotors With Shaft Bow and Shaft Runout,”
  R. D. Flack, J. H. Rooke, J. R. Bielk & E. J. Gunter, 1981.
  Topics: Rotordynamics
• “Component Mode Synthesis of Large Rotor Systems,”
  D. F. Li & E. J. Gunter, 1981.
  Topics: Rotordynamics
• “Influence of Acceleration on the Critical Speed of a Jeffcott Rotor,”
  H. L. Hassenpflug, R. D. Flack & E. J. Gunter, 1981.
  Topics: Critical Speeds, Rotordynamics
• “Unbalance Response of a Two Spool Gas Turbine With Squeeze Film Dampers,”
  E. J. Gunter, D. F. Li & L. E. Barrett, 1981.
  Topics: Rotordynamics, Squeeze Film Dampers
• “An Experimental Investigation on the Response of a Flexible Rotor in Pressure Dam Bearings,”
  R. D. Flack, M. E. Leader & E. J. Gunter, 1980.
  Topics: Bearings, Rotordynamics
• “Rotordynamics on the Minicomputer,”
  E. J. Gunter, 1980.
  Topics: Rotordynamics
• “Synchronous Unbalance Response of an Overhung Rotor with Disk Skew,”
  D. J. Salamone & E. J. Gunter, 1980.
  Topics: Overhung Rotors, Rotordynamics

1970-1979

• “Dynamic Characteristics of a Two-Spool Gas Turbine Helicopter Engine,”
  E. J. Gunter, D. F. Li & L. E. Barrett, 1979.
  Topics: Critical Speeds, Rotordynamics
• “Dynamics of Short Eccentric Plain Seals with High Axial Reynolds Number,”
  P. E. Allaire, C. C. Lee & E. J. Gunter, 1978.
  Topics: Rotordynamics
• “Fast Fourier Transform Analysis of Rotor-Bearing Systems,”
  K.C. Choy & E. J. Gunter, 1978.
  Topics: Rotordynamics
• “Modal Analysis of Turborotors Using Planar Modes,”
  E. J. Gunter & K. C. Choy, 1978.
  Topics: Critical Speeds, Rotordynamics
• “Optimum Bearing and Support Damping for Unbalance Response and Stability of Rotating Machinery,”
  L. E. Barrett, E. J. Gunter & P. E. Allaire, 1978.
  Topics: Bearings, Rotordynamics, Stability
• “Effects of Shaft Warp and Disk Skew on the Synchronous Unbalance Response of a Multimass Rotor in Fluid Film Bearings,”
  D. J. Salamone & E. J. Gunter, 1977.
  Topics: Bearings, Rotordynamics
• “Effect of Residual Shaft Bow on Unbalance Response and Balancing of a Single Mass Flexible Rotor,”
  J. C. Nicholas, E. J. Gunter & P. E. Allaire, 1976.
  Topics: Rotordynamics

1960-1969

• “Influence of Flexibly Mounted Rolling Element Bearings on Rotor Response, Part 1 – Linear Analysis,”
  E. J. Gunter, 1969.
  Topics: Rotordynamics

Before 1960

• “A General Method for Calculating Critical Speeds of Flexible Rotors,”
  M.A. Prohl, 1945.
  Topics: Critical Speeds, Rotordynamics