Core Variation in an Externally Pressurized Converging Thrust Bearing with Bingham Lubricant

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The effects of angle of convergence on the shape and thickness of the core are analyzed theoretically by considering variable film thickness in an externally pressurized circular thrust bearing. Using the assumptions of the lubrication theory, modified Reynold’s equation and the governing equations are obtained. Using the boundary conditions of the problem in the constitutive equations we get the velocity of the core region as well as flow region. By considering the equilibrium of an element in the yield surface, an algebraic equation to determine the thickness of the yield surface is derived. Numerical solutions are obtained for the thickness of yield surface and velocities for various values of Bingham Numbers and the angle of convergence.

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