An analytical solution of Reynolds equation for evaluating the characteristics of surface textured bearing

Purpose Currently, there is a lack of fast and highly accurate on analytical solution of Reynolds equation for evaluating the characteristics of surface textured bearing. This paper aims to develop such an analytical solution of Reynolds equation for an effective analysis of the characteristics of s...

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Published in:Industrial lubrication and tribology 2020-11, Vol.72 (9), p.1075-1085
Main Authors: Mao, Yazhou, Jianxi, Yang, Ji, Jinchen, Xu, Wenjing, Guo, Quanyuan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aspect ratio
Bearings
Damping
Eccentricity
Eigenvalues
Exact solutions
Journal bearings
Lasers
Lubricants & lubrication
Pressure distribution
Reynolds equation
Simulation
Stiffness
Thrust bearings
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Summary:Purpose Currently, there is a lack of fast and highly accurate on analytical solution of Reynolds equation for evaluating the characteristics of surface textured bearing. This paper aims to develop such an analytical solution of Reynolds equation for an effective analysis of the characteristics of surface textured bearings. Design/methodology/approach By using the separation of variables method and mean eigenvalue method, the analytical solution is constructed. The CFD simulations and experimental results are used to validate the correctness of the analytical solution. Findings The analytical solution can accurately evaluate the characteristics of textured bearings. It is found that the larger the eccentricity ratio and aspect ratio, the greater the oil film force. It also found that the smaller the eccentricity ratio, the larger the Sommerfeld number S. When eccentricity ratio e = 0.65, the attitude angles of different oil boundaries are same. The effect of different aspect ratios on dynamic stiffness and damping coefficient generally follows a same trend. It is numerically shown that the critical speed of rotor-bearing is 3500 rpm. Originality/value The analytical solution provides a simple yet effective way to study the characteristics of surface textured bearings.
ISSN:0036-8792
1758-5775
DOI:10.1108/ILT-09-2019-0378