Effect of the groove dimensions and orientation on the static and dynamic performance of non recessed hybrid journal bearing

Abstract

The present work is focused on the theoretical study of the performance of journal bearing operating under steady state condition, with particular emphasis on the influence of lubricant supply arrangements. In this paper the influence of the location of the grooves with respect to the load line and influence of groove dimensions on the performance parameter were investigated. The optimum location of the groove axis lies between 600 to 900 to the load line. It is also concluded that smaller groove length yielded lower load carrying capacity. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015.