Theoretical Prediction of Journal Bearing Stability Characteristics Based on the Extent of the Slip Region on the Bearing Surface

2009 ◽  
Vol 52 (6) ◽  
pp. 750-758 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. V. V. L. N. Rao
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Prediction ◽  
Journal Bearing ◽  
Bearing Surface ◽  
Slip Region

Stability evaluation of three-layered journal bearing with slip/partial slip

2017 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 334-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.V.V.L.N. Rao ◽  
A.M.A. Rani ◽  
M. Awang ◽  
F.M. Hashim
Keyword(s):  
Surface Layer ◽  
Frequency Ratio ◽  
Journal Bearing ◽  
Core Layer ◽  
High Viscosity ◽  
Partial Slip ◽  
Bearing Surface ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Linearized Stability ◽  
Slip Region

Purpose This paper aims to present stability of a three-layered journal bearing considering magnitude of the layers’ thicknesses and viscosities with slip/partial slip on the bearing surface. Design/methodology/approach Modified Reynolds equation based on one-dimensional analysis is derived for a three-layered journal bearing with slip/partial slip. Dynamic coefficients are derived based on infinitesimal perturbation method. Linearized stability analysis is presented taking into account slip/partial slip on bearing surface; thicknesses and viscosities of bearing surface layer; and core layer and journal surface layer. Findings Results of threshold speed and critical whirl frequency ratio coefficients (Cω, CΩ), stiffness (Kij for i = x,y) and damping (Bij for i = x, y) coefficients and threshold speed (ωs) and critical whirl frequency ratio (Ωs) are presented. The bearing surface is analyzed for slip (total surface with slip) and partial slip (partial surface with slip). The slip-on bearing surface reduces stability, while partial slip improves bearing stability. The threshold speed coefficient (Cω) decreases with slip on bearing surface. The threshold speed (ωs) and critical whirl frequency ratio (Ωs) are influenced by the variation of threshold speed coefficient (Cω) and critical whirl frequency ratio coefficient (CΩ), respectively. A three-layered journal bearing with partial slip and thick high viscosity bearing surface layer results in higher threshold speed coefficient and has a potential to improve stability of journal bearing. The analyses indicate that optimal angular extent of partial slip region (θs) enhances the stability of journal bearing. Originality/value The paper presents parametric study of stability coefficients (Cω and CΩ) and evaluation of threshold speed (ωs) and critical whirl frequency ratio (Ωs) of a three-layered journal bearing with slip/partial slip.

Stresses in Oil Lubricated Bearings

1969 ◽  
Vol 184 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. Ibrahim ◽  
H. Mccallion
Keyword(s):  
Thrust Bearing ◽  
Journal Bearing ◽  
Fluid Pressure ◽  
Temperature Gradients ◽  
Rigid Surface ◽  
Pressure Loading ◽  
Bearing Surface ◽  
Bearing Ring ◽  
Difference Analogue ◽  
Differential Thermal Expansion

Stresses in a bimetal strip of white metal bonded to steel, to simulate a journal bearing shell or a thrust bearing ring, have been calculated for various loading conditions. The stresses arose from: fluid pressure loading on the bearing surface whilst the back was supported on a complete rigid surface; locating and holding forces, e.g. compression due to nipping-up the bearing; elastic deformation of the bearing housing; differential thermal expansion and temperature gradients, and incomplete support of the bearing shell when subjected to fluid pressure on its bearing surface. Points at which fatigue damage is likely to originate are apparent. The stresses were calculated numerically from displacements which were found, by an iterative method, to satisfy a finite difference analogue of the governing differential equations.

Effect of Slip Boundary Condition and Non-Newtonian Rheology of Lubricants on the Dynamic Characteristics of Finite Hydrodynamic Journal Bearing

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Arif ◽  
Saurabh Kango ◽  
Dinesh Kumar Shukla
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Condition ◽  
Dynamic Stability ◽  
Journal Bearing ◽  
Mass Parameter ◽  
Critical Mass ◽  
Slip Boundary Condition ◽  
Slip Effect ◽  
Slip Boundary ◽  
Slip Region ◽  
Hydrodynamic Journal Bearing

Abstract In the present study, the influence of various slip zone locations on the dynamic stability of finite hydrodynamic journal bearing lubricated with non-Newtonian and Newtonian lubricants has been investigated. Linearized equation of motion with free vibration of rigid rotor has been used to find the optimum location of the slip region with maximum stability margin limit. It has been observed that bearing with interface of slip and no-slip region near the upstream side of minimum film-thickness location is effective in improving the direct and cross stiffness coefficient, critical mass parameter, and critical whirling speed. The magnitude of dynamic performance parameters with slip effect is highly dependent on the rheology of lubricant. Shear-thinning lubricants combined with slip boundary condition shows higher dynamic stability as compared to the Newtonian lubricants under the conventional boundary condition. For all considered rheology of lubricants, the dynamic stability of bearing with slip effect is improving by increasing the eccentricity ratio.

Geometry and Speed Effects on the Performance of the Herringbone Grooved Gas Lubricated Journal Bearing

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. J. Foster
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Equation ◽  
Journal Bearing ◽  
Groove Depth ◽  
Bearing Surface ◽  
Static Stiffness ◽  
Groove Pattern ◽  
Land Width

The plain gas lubricated journal bearing is dynamically unstable. The addition of grooving on the bearing surface has been found to overcome this instability. In particular, the herringbone groove pattern has been found to provide damping with increase of static stiffness. The effect of the available geometry characteristics on performance is computed from solution of the compressible Reynolds equation. The geometry features examined are groove angle, and the ratios:- groove depth to clearance, groove-to-land width, axial groove length to bearing length and bearing eccentricity. The performance is determined over a range of compressibility numbers.

Stability Analysis of a Rough Journal Bearing Considering Cavitation Effects

2005 ◽  
Vol 127 (1) ◽  
pp. 112-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. V. V. L. N. Rao ◽  
Jerzy T. Sawicki
Keyword(s):  
Stability Analysis ◽  
Governing Equation ◽  
Journal Bearing ◽  
Numerical Procedure ◽  
Instability Threshold ◽  
Bearing Surface ◽  
Surface Configuration

A modified governing equation is derived incorporating the effects of roughness and cavitation in a journal bearing. The available theories of Reynolds roughness and cavitation algorithm proposed by Elrod are utilized in this work to develop a numerical procedure for stability analysis of a liquid lubricated rough journal bearing. The Elrod generalized theory of Reynolds roughness provides a governing equation based on the surface configuration. The Elrod cavitation algorithm conserves mass throughout the bearing and automatically predicts the full film and cavitation regions using a switch function. The roughness is considered on either or both the bearing and journal surfaces. The instability threshold speed increases significantly for the roughness patterns on the grooved bearing surface only at higher eccentricity ratios. The threshold speed increases significantly with increase in the inclination of herringbone type striated roughness patterns on the journal surface from 110° to 150°.

Performance Analysis of Grooved Hydrodynamic Journal Bearing with Multi-Depth Textured Surface

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
K.M Faez ◽  
S Hamdavi ◽  
T.V.V.L.N. Rao ◽  
H.H Ya ◽  
Norani M. Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Equation ◽  
Journal Bearing ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Textured Surface ◽  
Plain Bearing ◽  
Bearing Surface ◽  
Grooved Surface ◽  
Hydrodynamic Journal Bearing ◽  
Efficiency And Reliability ◽  
Capacity Performance

In recent research, theoretical studies and investigations for the textured surface of a hydrodynamic journal bearing has been widely used. This is due to the journal bearing’s performance in terms of load capacity which affects the system performance, efficiency and reliability. It has been proven that a textured surface and grooved surface have managed to improve the performance of journal bearings to some extent. In this work, the performance of a grooved hydrodynamic journal bearing has been analysed with a multi-depth textured surface. The study has been conducted using the modified Reynolds equation to numerically solve the load capacity and pressure distribution, respectively. From the results obtained, it was found that the surface complexity features on the journal bearing lowered the load capacity performance when compared to the plain bearing. The pressure, meanwhile, was distributed throughout the textured sections on the bearing surface, even though it was lower as compared to the plain bearing.

Micro Thermal Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication Analysis of Power Law Water-Based Ferrofluid Journal Bearing

2013 ◽  
Vol 694-697 ◽  
pp. 543-546 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiu Jiang Shi ◽  
You Qiang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Film Thickness ◽  
Reynolds Equation ◽  
Journal Bearing ◽  
Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication ◽  
Peak Height ◽  
Bearing Surface ◽  
Roughness Model ◽  
Water Based ◽  
Fluctuation Range ◽  
The Magnetic Field

Based on the Reynolds equation considering the temperature, the effection of non-newtonian and the magnetic field, the elastohydrodynamic lubrication(EHL) analysis of water-based ferrofluid journal bearing were carried out. The influence of roughness peak height and wavelength on the journal bearing surface with cosine roughness model were analysed. The results reveal that the pressure and film thickness of water-based ferrofluid wave apparently with roughness fluctuation; The fluctuation range of pressure and film thickness increase with the increase of roughness peak height, the minimal film thickness decreases; The pressure and film thickness fluctuation range become more and more sparse with the increase of roughness wavelength, the minimal film thickness increases.

Analysis of Gas-Lubricated Foil Journal Bearings

1983 ◽  
Vol 105 (4) ◽  
pp. 647-655 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Heshmat ◽  
J. A. Walowit ◽  
O. Pinkus
Keyword(s):  
Differential Equation ◽  
Journal Bearing ◽  
Journal Bearings ◽  
Bearing Surface ◽  
Operational Parameters ◽  
Operational Variables ◽  
Bearing Behavior ◽  
Load Angle ◽  
Gas Journal Bearing ◽  
Selection Of

This work is concerned with an evaluation of the performance of a gas journal bearing using a spring supported compliant foil as the bearing surface. The analysis, conducted for both single and multipad configurations, is concerned with the effects that the various structural, geometric, and operational variables have on bearing behavior. Following the solution of the relevant differential equation, tabular or graphical solutions are provided for a range of relevant geometric and operational parameters. The solutions include values of the colinear and cross-coupled spring coefficients due to both structural and hydrodynamic stiffness. Desirable design features with regard to start of bearing arc, selection of load angle, number of pads and degree of compliance are discussed.

Analysis of Single-Grooved Slider and Journal Bearing With Partial Slip Surface

2009 ◽  
Vol 132 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
T. V. V. L. N. Rao
Keyword(s):  
Shear Stress ◽  
Pressure Distribution ◽  
Journal Bearing ◽  
Slip Surface ◽  
Partial Slip ◽  
Maximum Pressure ◽  
Slider Bearing ◽  
Slip Coefficient ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Slip Region

In this paper, pressure and shear stress are derived under steady state using one-dimensional analysis of the single-grooved slider bearing and journal bearing with partial slip on the stationary surface. The Reynolds boundary conditions are used in the analysis of journal bearing to predict the extent of the full film region. In the cases of partial slip slider and journal bearing, the pressure distribution is higher compared with the conventional bearing with no slip. In the case of partial slip on both slider and journal bearing surfaces, the single-groove, immediately followed by the partial slip region, results in the increase in pressure distribution. The results also show that in comparison to the conventional bearing with no slip, in the cases of partial slip slider and journal bearing, the shear stress increases before the region of slip/no slip interface, while the shear stress decreases in the region of no slip. In the case of the partial slip region on bearing surfaces, the shear stress distribution is lower in the region immediately after the groove. Significant pressure distribution is obtained due to the influence of partial slip on the slider bearing with uniform film thickness and the concentric journal bearing. The maximum pressure occurs at the end of the region of groove, immediately followed by the region of the partial slip. It is found that the pressure distribution of the slider and journal bearing with partial slip surface are not influenced with the further increase in the nondimensional slip coefficient (A) from 10 to 100.

Effect of partial grooving on the performance of hydrodynamic journal bearing

2017 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 574-584 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anil B. Shinde ◽  
Prashant M. Pawar
Keyword(s):  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Power Loss ◽  
Journal Bearing ◽  
Fluid Film ◽  
Frictional Torque ◽  
Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
Bearing Surface ◽  
Film Pressure ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Load Carrying

Purpose This study aims to improve the performance of hydrodynamic journal bearings through partial grooving on the bearing surface. Design/methodology/approach Bearing performance analysis is numerically carried out using the thin film flow physics of COMSOL Multiphysics 5.0 software. Initially, the static performance analysis is carried out for hydrodynamic journal bearing system with smooth surface, and the results of the same are validated with results from the literature. In the later part of the paper, the partial rectangular shape micro-textures are modeled on bearing surface. The effects of partial groove pattern on the bearing performance parameters, namely, fluid film pressure, load carrying capacity, frictional power loss and frictional torque, are studied in detail. Findings The numerical results show that the values of maximum fluid film pressure, load carrying capacity, frictional power loss and frictional torque are considerably improved due to deterministic micro-textures. Bearing surface with partial groove along 90°-180° region results in 81.9 per cent improvement in maximum fluid film pressure and 75.9 per cent improvement in load carrying capacity as compared with smooth surface of journal bearing, with no increase in frictional power loss and frictional torque. Maximum decrease in frictional power loss and frictional torque is observed for partially grooving along 90°-360° region. The simulations are supported by proof-of-concept experimentation. Originality/value This study is useful in the appropriate selection of groove parameters on bearing surface to the bearing performance characteristics.

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