Three dimensional thermohydrodynamic analysis of multi-lobed bearings /

account the convection and dissipation in axial and

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mulchandani, Rajesh R., 1972-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1997.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:account the convection and dissipation in axial and
An approach for three dimensional Therinohydrodyiiamic
analysis of multi-lobed journal bearings is presented. The
and realistic temperature distribution, three dimensional
associated boundary conditions. In order to obtain a stable
cavitation boundary and thermal cavitation model is applied
circumferential directions. Heat conduction through the
coefficients of bearing using variable viscosity model are
Comparison is also irlade between results obtained using
derived and compared to isoviscous results-Thermohydrodynamic
direction is considered. Variation of viscosity in all three
directions is considered. A finite element method is used to
distribution in the axial and circumferential directions.
finite element upwinding technique is developed and
fluid film ill axial, circumferential and cross-film
generalized Reynolds equation solution yields the Dressure
in that region. Location and magnitudes of maximum
incorporated whenever the convective term is dominant.
model.
more realistic three dimensional boundary conditions on the
obtained and compared to existing data in literature.
optimal and full upwinding versus no upwinding. Dynamic
Reynolds boundary condition is used to determine the
simulation of multi-lobed journal bearings is presented using
solve the associated partial differential equations and the
temperature in the bearing and the pressure profiles are
The energy equation is three dimensional and takes into
Item Description:"Major subject: Mechanical Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:xvi, 150 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references: pages 125-129.