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Thermohydrodynamic behaviors of finite journal bearings with cavitation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 March 2011

Alireza Arab Solghar  and
S. A. Gandjalikhan Nassab
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Abstract

This paper presents thermohydrodynamic solutions for a finite-width journal bearing with single axial groove on the crown by considering turbulent effects in lubricant film. Appropriate governing equations and boundary conditions are used for the fluid flow and heat transfer process occurring in finite full journal bearings. A general computer program is developed to numerically solve the set of governing equations. Results are provided for THD characteristics of journal bearing in terms of Reynolds number, clearance ratio and eccentricity ratio. Good agreement with published experimental results was achieved. The results indicate that the bearing temperature field and pressure field are considerably influenced by the journal bearing parameters.

Keywords

Journal bearingturbulent flowsimulation
Type
Research Article
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Mechanics & Industry , Volume 12 , Issue 1 , 2011 , pp. 5 - 15
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© AFM, EDP Sciences 2011

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