Papers

2010-Present

• “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
• “Review of Atkins and Perez Rotor Stability Tests with Various Five Pad Tilting Pad Bearings,”
  Edgar J. Gunter, 2017.
  Topics: Bearings, Stability
• “Effects of Radial Aerodynamic Forces on Rotor-bearing Dynamics of High-speed Turbochargers,”
  A. Alsaeed, R. Gordon Kirk & Salem Bashmal, 2014.
  Topics: Bearings, Compressors, Stability, Turbochargers
• “The Influence of Bearing Asymmetry on Rotor Stability,”
  Edgar J. Gunter, 2012.
  Topics: Bearings, Stability
• “Dynamic Stability and Whirl Motion of Large Diesel Engine Turbochargers in Floating Bush and Multi-Lobed Bearings,”
  E. J. Gunter & W. J. Chen, 2010.
  Topics: Bearings, Stability, Turbochargers, Whirl Motion

2000-2009

• “Stability Analysis of a High-Speed Seal Test Rotor With Marginal and Extended Squeeze-Film Dampers,”
  M. P. Proctor & E. J. Gunter, 2007.
  Topics: Squeeze Film Dampers, Stability, Whirl Motion
• “Surveying Tilting Pad Journal Bearing and Gas Labyrinth Seal Coefficients and Their Effect on Rotor Stability,”
  John A. Kocur, Jr., John C. Nicholass & Chester C. Lee, 2007.
  Topics: Bearings, Stability
• “Whirl Motion of a Seal Test Rig With Squeeze-Film Dampers,”
  E. J. Gunter & M. P. Proctor, 2007.
  Topics: Squeeze Film Dampers, Stability, Whirl Motion
• “Stability Analysis of a High Speed Automotive Turbocharger,”
  R. G. Kirk, A. A. Alsaeed & E. J. Gunter, 2006.
  Topics: Stability, Turbochargers
• “Dynamic Analysis of a Turbocharger in Floating Bushing Bearings,”
  E. J. Gunter & W. J. Chen, 2005.
  Topics: Stability, Turbochargers
• “Evaluating and Correcting Subsynchronous Vibration in Vertical Pumps,”
  M. E. Leader, K. J. Conner & J. D. Lucas, 2004.
  Topics: Pumps, Stability
• “Solving Stability Problems While Commissioning a 100 MW Turbine Generator Set,”
  J. K. Whalen & M. E. Leader, 2003.
  Topics: Rotordynamics, Stability
• “Lund’s Contribution to Rotor Stability: The Indispensable and Fundamental Basis of Modern Compressor Design,”
  E. J. Gunter, 2001.
  Topics: Stability

1990-1999

• “Instability Threshold and Stability Boundaries of Rotor-Bearing Systems,”
  W. J. Chen, 1994.
  Topics: Stability
• “Experimental and Analytical Investigation of a Main Nuclear Coolant Pump,”
  E. J. Gunter, J. T. O Brien & J. T. O Brien Jr., 1993.
  Topics: Pumps, Stability
• “The Use of Honeycomb Seals in Stabilizing Two Centrifugal Compressors,”
  F. Y. Zeidan, R. X. Perez & E. M. Stephenson, 1993.
  Topics: Compressors, Stability

1980-1989

• “Dynamic Characteristics and Stability Analysis of Space Shuttle Main Engine Oxygen Pump,”
  E. J. Gunter, 1989.
  Topics: Pumps, Stability
• “Vibration Characteristics of the Fuel and Oxygen Turbopumps of the Space Shuttle’s Main Engine,”
  E. J. Gunter, 1987.
  Topics: Pumps, Stability
• “Dynamic Analysis and Field Balancing of 70 MW Gas Turbine-Generators,”
  E. J. Gunter & R.R. Humphris, 1985.
  Topics: Balancing, Stability, Turbines and Generators
• “A Rapid Approach for Calculating the Damped Eigenvalues of a Gas Turbine on a Minicomputer,”
  E. J. Gunter, R. R. Humphris & H. Springer, 1984.
  Topics: Stability, 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
• “Stability Analysis of Turbomachinery Using Constrained Modal Analysis,”
  E. J. Gunter, R. R. Humphris & H. Springer, 1984.
  Topics: Stability
• “Dynamic Characteristics of a Jeffcott Rotor Including Foundation Effects,”
  R. W. Armentrout, E. J. Gunter & R. R. Humphris, 1983.
  Topics: Stability
• “Influence of Unbalance on the Nonlinear Dynamical Response and Stability of Flexible Rotor-Bearing Systems,”
  E. J. Gunter, R. R. Humphris & H. Springer, 1983.
  Topics: Balancing, Stability
• “Experimental Measurements of the Space Shuttle Main Engine Fuel and Oxygen Turbopump Vibration Characteristics,”
  E. J. Gunter & R. D. Flack, 1981.
  Topics: Pumps, Stability
• “Experimental-Theoretical Comparison of Instability Onset Speeds for a Three Mass Rotor Supported by Step Journal Bearings,”
  J. C. Nicholas, L. E. Barrett & M. E. Leader, 1980.
  Topics: Bearings, Stability
• “The Influence of Tilting Pad Bearing Characteristics on the Stability of High Speed Rotor-Bearing Systems,”
  J. C. Nicholas, E. J. Gunter & L. E. Barrett, 1980.
  Topics: Bearings, Stability

1970-1979

• “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
• “Effect of Unbalance on a Journal Bearing Undergoing Oil Whirl,”
  L. E. Barrett, A. Akers & E. J. Gunter, 1976.
  Topics: Bearings, Stability, Whirl Motion
• “Stabilization of Turbomachinery With Squeeze Film Dampers – Theory and Applications,”
  E. J. Gunter, L. E. Barrett & P. E. Allaire, 1976.
  Topics: Squeeze Film Dampers, Stability, Turbines and Generators
• “An Operation History of Fractional Frequency Whirl,”
  K. J. Smith, 1975.
  Topics: Stability, Whirl Motion
• “Stability and Transient Motion of a Plain Journal Mounted in Flexible Damped Supports,”
  R. G. Kirk & E. J. Gunter, 1975.
  Topics: Bearings, Stability, Time Transient
• “The Effect of Support Flexibility on the Stability of Rotors Mounted in Plain Cylindrical Journal Bearings,”
  R. G. Kirk, P. DeChoudhurty & E. J. Gunter, 1975.
  Topics: Bearings, Stability
• “Stability and Damped Critical Speeds of a Flexible Rotor in Fluid Film Bearings,”
  J. W. Lund, 1973.
  Topics: Bearings, Critical Speeds, Stability
• “Rotor-Bearing Stability,”
  E. J. Gunter, 1972.
  Topics: Stability, Whirl Motion
• “Stability and Transient Motion of a Vertical 3-Lobed Bearing System,”
  G. L. Falkenhagen, E. J. Gunter & F. T. Schuller, 1972.
  Topics: Bearings, Stability

1960-1969

• “The Influence of Internal Friction on the Stability of High Speed Rotors With Anisotropic Supports,”
  E. J. Gunter & P. R. Trumpler, 1969.
  Topics: Stability
• “The Influence of Internal Friction on the Stability of High Speed Rotors,”
  E. J. Gunter, 1967.
  Topics: Stability

Before 1960

• “Shaft Whipping Action Due to Oil Action in Journal Bearings,”
  B. L. Newkirk & H. D. Taylor, 1925.
  Topics: Stability, Whirl Motion