Discussion: “Experimental Investigation of the Minimum Oil-Film Thickness in Spur Gears” (Dareing, D. W., and Radzimovsky, E. I., 1963, ASME J. Basic Eng., 85, pp. 451–455)

1963 ◽  
Vol 85 (3) ◽  
pp. 455-455
Author(s):  
M. D. Hersey
1990 ◽  
Vol 112 (4) ◽  
pp. 708-711 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Ji-Bin ◽  
Qi Yu-Lin ◽  
Chen Chen-Wen

In this experiment, it was the first time that the center oil film thickness between W-N helical gear tooth profiles has been measured indirectly through measuring the change of gaps of a pair of unloaded involute spur gears mounted on the extended shafts of W-N gear box by means of laser transmission method. During the measurement of every time, it was calibrated separately, so that all errors could be eliminated completely except ones of measuring apparatus. The accuracy of this method has reached 0.1 μm (dynamic) and 0.01 μm (static), respectively. Measurement results were identical with theoretical ones. This method is also suitable for the measurement of center oil film thickness between tooth profiles and deformation of any cylindrical spur and helical gears.


1967 ◽  
Vol 182 (1) ◽  
pp. 769-782 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. W. Hemingway

An experimental investigation is reported in which a stepped and shrouded thrust pad was formed from an initially plane pad face by elastic deflection caused by pressures generated hydrodynamically in the oil film. The pad shape was optimized experimentally and it produced thicker films than a comparable tilting pad bearing but with higher frictional resistance. Pressure and film thickness contours were investigated and plotted. A comparison is made with stepped pad bearing results. This paper is based on sections of a thesis presented in 1966 for the degree of Ph.D., University of London.


1965 ◽  
Vol 87 (3) ◽  
pp. 655-663 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Wayne Adkins ◽  
E. I. Radzimovsky

In this paper the oil film separating the mating surfaces of involute spur gears operating under hydrodynamic lubrication conditions is analyzed. This analysis surpasses previous analyses in as much as the actual motion of the involute profiles (rolling, sliding, and squeezing motion) and the total number of teeth engaged at any one time are considered. Expressions are derived for the pressure distribution, shear stress, and power loss in the oil film at any phase of tooth engagement. A method is developed by which these expressions can be applied to determine the film thickness at any instant and the power loss for a given load, speed, and lubricant viscosity.


1963 ◽  
Vol 85 (3) ◽  
pp. 451-455 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. W. Dareing ◽  
E. I. Radzimovsky

As a pair of gears is loaded, the minimum oil-film thickness between the gear teeth decreases and can approach a magnitude equal to the magnitude of the surface roughness. Metal-to-metal contact then occurs between the microscopic peaks on both mating teeth surfaces. Therefore, the minimum thickness of the film separating the mating teeth surfaces may be considered as one of the criteria of capacity for a gear drive. A testing technique that was developed for measuring oil-film thickness between loaded gear teeth while running is presented in this paper. The voltage drop across a thin oil film that is required to cause an electrical discharge was used to determine the oil-film thickness. A specially designed machine containing a planetary gear train was used in these experiments. The relationships between the minimum oil-film thickness and the load transmitted by the gearing under certain conditions were determined using this method.


2005 ◽  
Vol 128 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. B. Glavatskih ◽  
Michel Fillon

Results of a combined theoretical and experimental investigation into the operation of thrust bearings with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-faced pads are reported. Bearing performance is analyzed in terms of temperature, power loss, oil film thickness and pressure. These parameters are first calculated using a THD model. The effect of PTFE facing on bearing thermal performance is then presented and discussed. A TEHD model is subsequently employed. Obtained TEHD results show that oil film thickness and temperature are strongly affected by the PTFE layer. Theoretical results are compared with measured temperature, oil film thickness, and pressure.


2011 ◽  
Vol 110-116 ◽  
pp. 2377-2382
Author(s):  
Ravindra R. Navthar ◽  
N.V. Halegowda

Journal bearings are widely applied in different rotating machineries. These bearings allow for transmission of large loads at mean speed of rotation. These bearings are susceptible to large amplitude lateral vibration due to self-exited instability which is known as oil whirl or synchronous whirl. This oil whirl depends on many parameters such as oil film thickness, viscosity of lubricant, load on bearing, inertia of fluid etc. out of which oil film thickness plays an important role in operation of Journal bearings. As oil film thickness decreases metal to metal contact occurs this further can damage the journal bearing. So during the operation minimum oil film thickness should be maintained which can avoid the metal to metal contact and further increases the life of bearing. This paper presents a theoretical calculation of oil film thickness and experimental verification of same on journal bearing test rig. Different journal speeds and loads are considered for the analysis.


Author(s):  
S. B. Glavatskih ◽  
Michel Fillon

Results of a combined theoretical and experimental investigation into the operation of thrust bearings with PTFE-faced pads are reported. Bearing performance is analysed in terms of temperature, power loss, oil film thickness and pressure. These parameters are first calculated using a THD model. The effect of PTFE facing on bearing thermal performance is then presented and discussed. A TEHD model is subsequently employed. Obtained TEHD results show that oil film thickness and temperature are strongly affected by the PTFE layer. Theoretical results are compared with measured temperature, oil film thickness and pressure.


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