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FEATURE: Finite-Element Analysis Tool for Utility Rotordynamic Evaluation. Volume 1. User's manual

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5718435
The FEATURE computer program (an acronym for Finite-Element Analysis Tool for Utility Rotordynamic Evaluation) is a flexible, user-oriented tool for analysis of rotor-bearing systems. The program performs linear critical speed, damped response, and stability calculations for a wide range of rotor geometries, including multiple, concentric, counterrotating spools and large, multispan, rigidly coupled rotors. A finite-element formulation gives the program excellent numerical stability and the use of static substructuring greatly reduces run time.
Research Organization:
Mechanical Technology, Inc., Latham, NY (USA)
OSTI ID:
5718435
Report Number(s):
EPRI-CS-3999-CCM-Vol.1; ON: TI85920598
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English