Rotordynamic analysis and experimental validation of a high speed induction motor made by copper die casting process

A copper die casting induction motor can obtain an energy saving effect of about 2–3% compared to previous aluminum die casing induction motors. In addition, copper die casting motors can reduce the size of motors and reduce material costs. The critical speed and unbalance response of high speed machines need to be verified by rotordynamic analysis for dynamic stability of the rotors. The critical speed analysis, harmonic analysis and transient analysis by unbalance are performed for dynamic stability. The unbalance analysis results are compared with the experiment considering allowable vibration displacement (API 611) and balancing grade (ISO 1940-1). This paper dealt with the design, analysis and experimental validation of a high speed induction motor. The dynamic stability of the prototype is verified successfully, and two experimental methods by ISO 10816-3 are suitable and reliable for the allowable vibration evaluation of rotating machine.