A novel numerical method to lubricate a conventional finite diameterconical-cylindrical bearing with a non-Newtonian lubricant, while adhering to the power-law model,is presented. The elastic deformation of bearing an...A novel numerical method to lubricate a conventional finite diameterconical-cylindrical bearing with a non-Newtonian lubricant, while adhering to the power-law model,is presented. The elastic deformation of bearing and varied viscosity of lubrication due to thepressure distribution of film thickness are also considered. Simulation results indicate that thenormal load carrying capacity is more pronounced for higher values of flow behavior index n, highereccentricity ratios and larger misalignment factors. It is found that the viscosity-pressure to theeffect of lubricant viscosity is significant.展开更多
文摘A novel numerical method to lubricate a conventional finite diameterconical-cylindrical bearing with a non-Newtonian lubricant, while adhering to the power-law model,is presented. The elastic deformation of bearing and varied viscosity of lubrication due to thepressure distribution of film thickness are also considered. Simulation results indicate that thenormal load carrying capacity is more pronounced for higher values of flow behavior index n, highereccentricity ratios and larger misalignment factors. It is found that the viscosity-pressure to theeffect of lubricant viscosity is significant.
