Stability and Relative Stability of Porous Journal Bearing System With Axes Skewed

1974 ◽  
Vol 96 (4) ◽  
pp. 621-630 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. V. Singh ◽  
R. Sinhasan

This paper presents an analysis of the stability and relative stability of porous journal bearing system with journal and bearing axes skewed. For linearized system the paper includes the stability studies by Routh’s criteria and relative stability from the characteristic equations. For nonlinear systems, Liapunov functions have been constructed.

2019 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-39
Author(s):  
Subrata Das ◽  
Sisir Kumar Guha

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of turbulence on the stability characteristics of finite hydrodynamic journal bearing lubricated with micropolar fluid. Design/methodology/approach The non-dimensional transient Reynolds equation has been solved to obtain the non-dimensional pressure field which in turn used to obtain the load carrying capacity of the bearing. The second-order equations of motion applicable for journal bearing system have been solved using fourth-order Runge–Kutta method to obtain the stability characteristics. Findings It has been observed that turbulence has adverse effect on stability and the whirl ratio at laminar flow condition has the lowest value. Practical implications The paper provides the stability characteristics of the finite journal bearing lubricated with micropolar fluid operating in turbulent regime which is very common in practical applications. Originality/value Non-linear stability analysis of micropolar fluid lubricated journal bearing operating in turbulent regime has not been reported in literatures so far. This paper is an effort to address the problem of non-linear stability of journal bearings under micropolar lubrication with turbulent effect. The results obtained provide useful information for designing the journal bearing system for high speed applications.


Author(s):  
Alejandro Cerda Varela ◽  
Ilmar Ferreira Santos

This work is aimed at theoretically study the dynamic behavior of a rotor-tilting pad journal bearing system under different lubrication regimes, namely thermohydrodynamic (THD), elastohydrodynamic (EHD) and hybrid lubrication regime. The rotor modeled corresponds to an industrial compressor. Special emphasis is put on analyzing the stability map of the rotor when the different lubrication regimes are included into the TPJB modeling. Results show that, for the studied rotor, the inclusion of a THD model is more relevant when compared to an EHD model, as it implies a reduction on the instability onset speed for the rotor. Also, results show the feasibility of extending the stable operating range of the rotor by implementing a hybrid lubrication regime.


1977 ◽  
Vol 99 (4) ◽  
pp. 478-484 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. V. Singh ◽  
R. Sinhasan ◽  
R. C. Ghai

Using finite element method steady state and dynamic performance of a capillary compensated hydrostatic journal bearing have been investigated. For stability studies, the critical mass of the bearing system has been determined by Routh’s criterion. The locus of the journal center has been predicted by discretizing time and numerically integrating the equations of motion governing the journal bearing system.


Author(s):  
Kamal Budheeja ◽  
Suresh Verma

The present work deals with study and analysis of a symmetric hybrid journal bearing compensated with constant flow valve restrictor operating with micropolar fluid from stability point of view. The effect of micropolar parameters on the stability of this journal bearing system is presented on the basis of nonlinear transient model. Finite element method has been used to solve modified Reynolds’ equation for the flow of micropolar fluid through the bearing. Computations are done for the static and dynamic characteristics of hole-entry hybrid journal bearing system. The stability characteristics in terms of critical mass of journal, threshold speed, and frequency of whirl are obtained for journal bearing system operating with Newtonian and micropolar fluids and are compared together. Paths of the journal center in the form of trajectories have also been plotted using the journal center coordinates obtained after solving nonlinear equation of motion by fourth-order Runge–Kutta method to find the stability margin of the considered bearing configuration more precisely and easily. Results indicate that micropolar effect causes significant increase in stability margin of the hybrid journal bearing system especially at higher loads. The results also indicate that lubricant flow through the bearing and type of lubricant should be decided in an appropriate manner for the stability of the constant flow valve compensated hybrid journal bearing system.


Author(s):  
Bing Li ◽  
Dejian Zhou ◽  
Peter Ogrodnik ◽  
Wubin Xu

The present study investigates the effect of cylindricity error on the performance of hydrodynamic journal bearing systems. Two types of cylindricity errors of the journal, namely the drum shape distribution cylindricity error (DCE) and the saddle shape distribution cylindricity error (SCE), are considered. The Legendre–Fourier model is used to characterize the profile of each journal. Based on the nonlinear analysis method, the dynamic characteristics and stability of hydrodynamic journal bearing systems are analyzed. The results indicate that cylindricity error affects the system stability, and the effect is related to the type and level of the error. DCE used with a certain range of operating speed and load is not harmful and is even beneficial to the stability of hydrodynamic journal bearing systems; conversely, SCE decreases the system stability. When the Sommerfeld number is between 0.02 and 0.05, cylindricity errors have a minimal effect on the system stability. Additionally, the results indicate that the effect of cylindricity error on the bearing system is more significant than that of roundness error.


1979 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 179-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Marsh ◽  
J. E. L. Simmons

In the design of a rotor-bearing system, information is usually available on the steady-state performance of the bearing. The designer can estimate the eccentricity ratio and attitude angle for any operating condition, but there is often little or no information which can be used to predict whether or not this is a stable operating condition. This paper describes the basic theory of bearing stability and shows how this can be used to help in the design of a novel apparatus for determining the stability parameters of any journal-bearing system.


2005 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 140-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Nagaraju ◽  
Satish C. Sharma ◽  
S. C. Jain

2015 ◽  
Vol 656-657 ◽  
pp. 652-657 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norifumi Miyanaga ◽  
Jun Tomioka

It is absolutely important for ultra-compact rotational machineries to achieve sable shaft rotation at ultra-high-speed. This paper discussed herringbone-grooved aerodynamic journal bearing systems developed for the purpose. In this system, the bearings are supported by rubber-O-rings for accurate and stable operations. To grasp the possibility for stabilization, two types of O-rings with different stiffness and damping properties under bearing supporting were tested in the experiment. As the results, the bearing system demonstrated the maximum rotational speed over 460,000 rpm without unstable phenomenon called whirl. However, the difference in rubber O-rings definitely affected the stability of the bearing system.


1976 ◽  
Vol 98 (4) ◽  
pp. 620-628 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. V. Singh ◽  
R. Sinhasan ◽  
S. P. Tayal

By discretizing time and numerically integrating the equations of motion either for the linearized or the nonlinear journal bearing system, the locus of journal center can be predicted in the wake of a disturbance which upsets the equilibrium. From this locus, not only the stability of the system can be readily checked but also a greater insight into the dynamic characteristics of the rotor bearing systems can be obtained. Systems of solid bearings and porous bearings with journal bearing axes parallel as well as skewed have been studied.


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