Testing of a large adjustable hydrodynamic journal bearing

被引:25
作者
Martin, JK [1 ]
Parkins, DW [1 ]
机构
[1] Open Univ, Lubricat Res Grp, Dept Environm & Mech Engn, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA, Bucks, England
关键词
adjustable; multi-lobe; hydrodynamic; journal bearing;
D O I
10.1080/10402000108982495
中图分类号
TH [机械、仪表工业];
学科分类号
0802 ;
摘要
The design and testing of two novel adjustable hydrodynamic journal hearings are outlined. Each was designed to replace a conventional bearing in a large marine gearbox. They were tested in a land based rig and their performances compared with that of the conventional bearing. The novel bearings demonstrated the ability to suppress journal centre orbits, to reposition the journal centre in any direction, and to operate with significantly reduced temperature rise. One of the bearings also demonstrated the ability to translate the journal centre in a controlled manner by an amount exceeding double the clearance of the conventional bearing. Implications of such characteristics are considered as potential benefits in various bearing applications.
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页码:559 / 566
页数:8
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Martin J. K., 1995, International (PCT) Patent, Patent No. [WO95/29346, 9529346]
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MARTIN JK, 1997, THESIS CRANFIELD U C