Paper Title:

Effects of Circular Groove Angle on Static Characteristics of Journal Bearing Using CFD Method

Periodical Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 88 - 89)
Main Theme Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing, Modeling and Simulation
Edited by Xingui He, Ertian Hua, Yun Lin and Xiaozhu Liu
Pages 746-749
DOI 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.88-89.746
Citation Hean Liu, 2011, Applied Mechanics and Materials, 88-89, 746
Online since August, 2011
Authors Hean Liu
Keywords Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Groove, Journal Bearing, Oil Film Pressure
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Abstract

This document calculates and discusses circular groove angle (CGA) affects on journal bearing performance. CFD method has been used for calculate N-S equations and cavitation effect has been considered. The results show that as CGA increases, the maximum pressure is decreased, the capacity and friction moment are also decreased. The maximum pressure position is increased from 1 to 2 when CGA is 180°. This paper will provide a theoretical basis for journal bearing groove optimal design.