Abstract
Purpose
This paper presents an analysis of the static characteristics of two-lobe journal bearings lubricated with couple stress fluids operating in a turbulent regime. The modified Reynolds equation for a couple stress fluids taking into consideration the effect of turbulence is solved using finite difference method. The load-carrying capacity, attitude angle, friction coefficient and side leakage are determined for various values of the couple stress parameter and Reynolds number. It is found that the couple stress fluids affect significantly on the performance of a two-lobe journal bearing in laminar and turbulent regime.
Design/methodology/approach
The modified Reynolds equation for a couple stress fluids taking into consideration the effect of turbulence is solved using finite difference method.
Findings
It is found that the couple stress fluids affect significantly on the performance of a two-lobe journal bearing in laminar and turbulent regime.
Originality/value
A couple stress fluid is used for lubrication of a two-lobe journal bearing in turbulent regime and laminar.
Subject
Surfaces, Coatings and Films,General Energy,Mechanical Engineering
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11 articles.
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