scholarly journals Lubrication and frictional analysis of cam–roller follower mechanisms

2017 ◽  
Vol 232 (3) ◽  
pp. 347-363 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shivam S Alakhramsing ◽  
Matthijn de Rooij ◽  
Dirk Jan Schipper ◽  
Mark van Drogen
Keyword(s):  
Film Thickness ◽  
Finite Length ◽  
Power Loss ◽  
Fuel Injection ◽  
Contact Forces ◽  
Injection System ◽  
Maximum Pressure ◽  
Line Contact ◽  
Power Losses ◽  
Minimum Film Thickness

In this work, a full numerical solution to the cam–roller follower-lubricated contact is provided. The general framework of this model is based on a model describing the kinematics, a finite length line contact isothermal-EHL model for the cam–roller contact and a semi-analytical lubrication model for the roller–pin bearing. These models are interlinked via an improved roller–pin friction model. For the numerical study, a cam–roller follower pair, as part of the fuel injection system in Diesel engines, was analyzed. The results, including the evolution of power losses, minimum film thickness and maximum pressures, are compared with analytical solutions corresponding to infinite line contact models. The main findings of this work are that for accurate prediction of crucial performance indicators such as minimum film thickness, maximum pressure and power losses a finite length line contact analysis is necessary due to non-typical EHL characteristics of the pressure and film thickness distributions. Furthermore, due to the high contact forces associated with cam–roller pairs as part of fuel injection units, rolling friction is the dominant power loss contributor as roller slippage appears to be negligible. Finally, the influence of the different roller axial surface profiles on minimum film thickness, maximum pressure and power loss is shown to be significant. In fact, due to larger contact area, the maximum pressure can be reduced and the minimum film thickness can be increased significantly, however, at the cost of higher power losses.

The Influence of the Roughness Parameters on the EHL Line Contact Using the Free Volume Model

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. D’Agostino ◽  
V. Petrone ◽  
A. Senatore
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Film Thickness ◽  
Free Volume ◽  
Rough Surfaces ◽  
Random Number Generator ◽  
Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication ◽  
Maximum Pressure ◽  
Line Contact ◽  
Volume Viscosity ◽  
Minimum Film Thickness

A numerical solution of elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) contact between two rough surface cylinders is presented. In the theoretical approach the free-volume viscosity model is used to describe the piezo-viscous behavior of the lubricant in a Newtonian Elastohydrodynamic line contact [1,2]. Random rough surfaces with Gaussian and exponential statistics have been generated using a method outlined by Garcia and Stoll [3], where an uncorrelated distribution of surface points using a random number generator is convolved with a Gaussian filter to achieve correlation. This convolution is most efficiently performed using the discrete Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) algorithm, which in MATLAB is based on the FFTW library [4]. The maximum pressure and average film thickness are studied at different values of RMS, skewness, kurtosis, autocorrelation function and correlation length. Numerical examples show that skewness and kurtosis have a great effect on the parameters of EHD lubrication. Surface roughness, indeed, tends to reduce the minimum film thickness and it produces pressure fluctuations inside the conjunction which tend to increase the maximum stress. In this way the dynamic stress increases and tends to reduce the fatigue life of the components. It can be seen that the pressures developed in the fluid film in the case of rough surfaces fluctuate with the same frequency of the surface roughness. These pressure ripples correspond to the asperity peaks. This indicates that surface roughness causes very high local contact pressures which may lead to local thinning of the film. A significant reduction has been also observed in the minimum film thickness due to surface roughness.

scholarly journals Sensibility Analysis of Design Parameters for Journal Bearings Optimization of Mass Balancing Systems

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Morais ◽  
L. A. Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Film Thickness ◽  
Power Loss ◽  
Journal Bearing ◽  
Journal Bearings ◽  
Radial Clearance ◽  
Maximum Pressure ◽  
Minimum Film Thickness ◽  
Mass Balancing ◽  
Sensibility Analysis ◽  
Selection Of

This work presents a sensibility analysis for the journal bearings of combustion engines mass balancing systems. Applying it, it’s possible to improve the journal bearings and avoid possible failures. This analysis consists on studying the effects of the variation of the journal bearings main parameters (radial clearance, journal bearing diameter and journal bearing length) on the journal bearings operating conditions (minimum film thickness, maximum pressure and power loss). The analysis also includes the comparison and selection of the different metallic materials that can be used in these journal bearings, as well as the selection of the lubrication system groove suitable for the journal bearings used in this kind of application. This sensibility analysis shows that: increasing the radial clearance the minimum film thickness increases, the maximum pressure remains approximately the same and the power loss decreases; increasing the journal bearing length, the minimum film thickness and power loss increase and the maximum pressure decreases; increasing the journal bearing diameter, the minimum film thickness and power loss increase and the maximum pressure decreases. At last, it’s found that the white metals (Babbitts) are considered the most advantageous and indicated materials for these journal bearings, and that the lubrication system grooves should be circumferential.

Dynamic Analysis of Tilting-Pad Journal Bearing—Influence of Pad Deformations

1994 ◽  
Vol 116 (3) ◽  
pp. 621-627 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Desbordes ◽  
M. Fillon ◽  
C. Chan Hew Wai ◽  
J. Frene
Keyword(s):  
Film Thickness ◽  
Pressure Field ◽  
Journal Bearing ◽  
Maximum Pressure ◽  
Tilting Pad ◽  
Minimum Film Thickness ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
The One ◽  
Tilting Pad Journal Bearing ◽  
Tilting Pad Journal Bearings

A theoretical nonlinear analysis of tilting-pad journal bearings is presented for small and large unbalance loads under isothermal conditions. The radial displacements of internal pad surface due to pressure field are determined by a two-dimensional finite element method in order to define the actual film thickness. The influence of pad deformations on the journal orbit, on the minimum film thickness and on the maximum pressure is studied. The effects of pad displacements are to decrease the minimum film thickness and to increase the maximum pressure. The orbit amplitude is also increased by 20 percent for the large unbalance load compared to the one obtained for rigid pad.

Comprehensive design methodology for an engine journal bearing

2000 ◽  
Vol 214 (4) ◽  
pp. 401-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
H Hirani ◽  
K Athre ◽  
S Biswas
Keyword(s):  
Film Thickness ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Design Procedure ◽  
Maximum Pressure ◽  
Connecting Rod ◽  
Automotive Engine ◽  
Reciprocating Engine ◽  
High Power Output ◽  
Minimum Film Thickness

The trend towards high power output, high speed and low power loss in engines requires a better understanding of bearing behaviour. Research in this area is directed more towards different aspects involved in bearing analyses, rather than providing a comprehensive guideline on design of bearing. This effort compiles the design methodology for selection of diametral clearance and bearing length by limiting the minimum film thickness, maximum pressure and temperature. The design procedure is summarized on the basis of the existing rapid bearing analyses for evaluation of the journal trajectory, minimum film thickness and maximum pressure and simplified thermal analysis. A flow chart is provided for step-by-step bearing design. Finally, two case studies of engine bearings are described: one investigates the VEB bigend connecting-rod bearing for a large industrial reciprocating engine and the other a main crankshaft bearing for an automotive engine. The methodology translates into easy-to-use expressions and the overall procedure is outlined, using practical data to demonstrate how this can be employed effectively by users.

scholarly journals Experimental research of two stroke aircraft diesel engine

2019 ◽  
Vol 179 (4) ◽  
pp. 75-79
Author(s):  
Łukasz GRABOWSKI ◽  
Paweł KARPIŃSKI ◽  
Grzegorz BARAŃSKI
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Fuel Injection ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Injection System ◽  
Temperature Control System ◽  
Maximum Pressure ◽  
System Control ◽  
Fuel Injection System ◽  
Measurement Systems ◽  
New Type

This paper presents the results of experimental studies of the opposed-piston diesel engine. This engine was designed during one of the stages of the research on a new-type drive unit for gyrocopter applications. In order to conduct research, a special test stand as well as control and measurement systems were developed. As part of the work on the engine, the fuel injection system, engine temperature control system and measurement systems were designed. In addition, a computer program has been developed for the fuel injection system control (injectors, valves fuel pressure regulators). The paper presents the results of the preliminary tests for a single value of engine speed (1500 rpm) and three values of load defined by torque. The measured value of the indicated pressure made it possible to calculate the maximum pressure. The results obtained from the bench tests were analyzed.

Influence of Scratches on the Performance of a Partial Journal Bearing

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mihai B. Dobrica ◽  
Michel Fillon
Keyword(s):  
Film Thickness ◽  
Thermal Effects ◽  
Journal Bearing ◽  
Friction Torque ◽  
Maximum Pressure ◽  
Relative Depth ◽  
Performance Loss ◽  
Minimum Film Thickness ◽  
Overall Performance ◽  
Bearing Damage

In this paper, the influence of circumferential scratches on the thermohydrodynamic performance of a partial (lobe) journal bearing is studied. The bearing damage is characterized by four factors: the area of the scratched region, the density of the scratches within the affected area, the relative position of the scratched region and the relative depth of the wear defects. The bearing performance is characterized by minimum film thickness, average oil temperature, maximum pressure, friction torque etc., at imposed magnitude and direction of the load. A numerical hydrodynamic model with global thermal effects is used for studying the influence of the different wear related parameters on the bearing performance. The results permit to predict the overall performance loss due to the circumferential wear marks, for different wear profiles. The types of wear profiles that can lead to the bearing destruction (characterized by a critical minimum film thickness) are also investigated.

An Experimental Analysis of Misalignment Effects on Hydrodynamic Plain Journal Bearing Performances

2001 ◽  
Vol 124 (2) ◽  
pp. 313-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Bouyer ◽  
M. Fillon
Keyword(s):  
Film Thickness ◽  
Journal Bearing ◽  
Hydrodynamic Pressure ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Temperature Fields ◽  
Maximum Pressure ◽  
Minimum Film Thickness ◽  
Oil Flow ◽  
Hydrodynamic Effects

The present study deals with the experimental determination of the performance of a 100 mm diameter plain journal bearing submitted to a misalignment torque. Hydrodynamic pressure and temperature fields in the mid-plane of the bearing, temperatures in two axial directions, oil flow rate, and minimum film thickness, were all measured for various operating conditions and misalignment torques. Tests were carried out for rotational speeds ranging from 1500 to 4000 rpm with a maximum static load of 9000 N and a misalignment torque varying from 0 to 70 N.m. The bearing performances were greatly affected by the misalignment. The maximum pressure in the mid-plane decreased by 20 percent for the largest misalignment torque while the minimum film thickness was reduced by 80 percent. The misalignment caused more significant changes in bearing performance when the rotational speed or load was low. The hydrodynamic effects were then relatively small and the bearing offered less resistance to the misalignment.

Effect of oil starvation on the isothermal impact problem

2017 ◽  
Vol 232 (10) ◽  
pp. 1332-1339
Author(s):  
Duohuan Wu ◽  
Jing Wang ◽  
Peiran Yang ◽  
Ton Lubrecht
Keyword(s):  
Film Thickness ◽  
Pressure Gradient ◽  
Thickness Distribution ◽  
Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication ◽  
Maximum Pressure ◽  
Numerical Techniques ◽  
Minimum Film Thickness ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Impact Motion ◽  
Impact Problem

In this study, the effect of oil starvation on isothermal elastohydrodynamic lubrication of an impact motion is explored with the aid of numerical techniques. During the impact process, on comparison with the fully lubricated results, the pressure and film thickness are much lower and the entrapped film shape does not happen. The rebound is delayed by the oil starvation assumption. During the rebound process, a periphery entrapment is seen in the starved film thickness distribution. Under the starved condition, the maximum pressure gradient is higher. The central film thickness and minimum film thickness exhibit different variations compared with the results by fully flooded assumption.

Elastohydrodynamic lubrication of soft viscoelastic materials in line contact

1997 ◽  
Vol 211 (3) ◽  
pp. 185-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. J. Hooke ◽  
P Huang
Keyword(s):  
Film Thickness ◽  
Energy Loss ◽  
Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication ◽  
Soft Materials ◽  
Deborah Number ◽  
Line Contact ◽  
Hertz Contact ◽  
Contact Width ◽  
Minimum Film Thickness ◽  
Viscoelastic Effects

The paper discusses the influence of viscoelasticity in elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL). It is shown that viscoelastic effects, particularly in soft materials such as rubber and polymers, may significantly affect the lubrication process. The variations of the pressure and film thickness with viscoelasticity are discussed, as is the internal energy loss in the material. Two effects are present. The first, controlled by the Deborah number based on the Hertz contact width, determines the width of the contact, the overall pressure distribution and the energy loss. The second, controlled by the Deborah number based on the entrainment length, largely determines the thickness of the entrained film and the minimum film thickness.

Effect of Surface Ellipticity on Dynamically Loaded Cylindrical Bearings

1983 ◽  
Vol 105 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. K. Goenka ◽  
J. F. Booker
Keyword(s):  
Film Thickness ◽  
Angular Displacement ◽  
Constant Load ◽  
Maximum Pressure ◽  
Absolute Maximum ◽  
Element Formulation ◽  
Absolute Minimum ◽  
Minimum Film Thickness ◽  
The Absolute ◽  
Specific Duty

The finite element formulation for regular cylindrical bearings is extended to include irregular (noncylindrical) bearing surfaces. The optimum bearing shape is sought for a specific duty cycle with a constant load and sinusoidal angular displacement. The optimization is done with a view to maximizing the minimum film thickness. For the purpose of optimization a one-dimensional cylindrical bearing is considered. The optimum among all elliptical shapes is found to combine a specifically elliptical sleeve and a perfectly circular journal. For this optimum noncylindrical bearing the absolute minimum film thickness is about a factor of 36 higher than that for the corresponding regular bearing. The absolute maximum pressure for the optimum bearing is about a factor of 5 lower than that for the regular bearing.

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