Study of Cavitation Bubbles Evolution for High-Speed Water-Lubricated Spiral Groove Thrust Bearings

2019 ◽  
Vol 141 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaohui Lin ◽  
Ruiqi Wang ◽  
Shaowen Zhang ◽  
Chibin Zhang ◽  
Shuyun Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Groove Depth ◽  
Skewed Distribution ◽  
Outer Diameter ◽  
Spiral Groove ◽  
High Rotational Speed ◽  
Cavitation Bubbles ◽  
Bubble Evolution ◽  
Bubble Number

The purpose of this study is to investigate the evolution of cavitation bubbles for the high-speed water-lubricated spiral groove thrust bearing. A theoretical model of cavitation bubble evolution considering multiple effects (interface, breakage, and coalescence of bubbles) was established for the bearing. A high-speed experimental setup was developed to measure the distribution of bubbles. The theoretical model is verified by the experimental data. The results show that the Boltzmann-type bubble transport equation can be used to describe the bubble evolution of the bearing under the breakup and coalescence at high-speed conditions; the volume of the bubble group presents a skewed distribution in equilibrium; the number of small-sized bubbles is greater than that of large-sized bubbles at high rotational speed; the bubbles are mainly distributed at the inlets and outlets of spiral grooves; the bubble number density increases with the groove depth and spiral angle; more bubbles are generated near the outer diameter of the bearing. The study provides a theoretical and experimental basis for the bubble evolution of the water-lubricated spiral groove bearing under high speeds.

Numerical and experimental study on dynamic characteristics of cavitation bubbles

2018 ◽  
Vol 70 (6) ◽  
pp. 1119-1126
Author(s):  
Feng Cheng ◽  
Weixi Ji
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Water Pressure ◽  
Bubble Radius ◽  
Bubble Wall ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cavitation Bubbles ◽  
Perturbation Frequency ◽  
Bubble Evolution ◽  
Evolution With Time

Purpose Cavitation bubbles cannot be avoided in the hydraulic system. Because of instability of flow and variation of water pressure, the jet often occurs in a bubble collapse. This study aims to accurately predict the shape, velocity and time of the resulting jet, so as to inhibit cavitation erosion. Design/methodology/approach In the study, a theoretical model of cavitation bubbles in the water has been developed by applying a periodic water film pressure into the Rayleigh–Plesset equation. A fourth-order in time Runge–Kutta scheme is used to obtain an accurate computation of the bubble dynamic characteristics. The behavior of the proposed theory is further simulated in a high-speed photography experiment by using a cavitation bubble test rig. The evolution with time of cavitation bubbles is further obtained. Findings A comparison with the available experimental results reveals that the bubble evolution with time has a duration of about 0.3T0, that well predicts the expanding and compressing process of cavitation bubbles. The results also show that the initial bubble radius in the water influences the moving velocity of the bubble wall, whereas the perturbation frequency of the water pressure has less effect on the velocity of the bubble wall. Originality/value A theoretical model well predicts dynamic characteristics of cavitation bubbles. The bubble evolution with time has a duration of about 0.3T0, Initial bubble radius influences the velocity of bubble wall. Perturbation frequency has less effect on the velocity of bubble wall.

Thermohydrodynamic Analysis of High-Speed Water-Lubricated Spiral Groove Thrust Bearing Using Cavitating Flow Model

2018 ◽  
Vol 140 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaohui Lin ◽  
Shuyun Jiang ◽  
Chibin Zhang ◽  
Xiang Liu
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Rise ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Thrust Bearing ◽  
Cavitating Flow ◽  
Maximum Temperature ◽  
Static Characteristics ◽  
Spiral Groove ◽  
Bubble Volume ◽  
Cavitation Effect ◽  
Bubble Number

A thermohydrodynamic lubrication model of turbulent cavitating flow for high-speed spiral groove thrust bearing was developed considering the effects of cavitation, turbulence, inertia, breakage, and coalescence of bubbles. Comparing with the classical thermohydrodynamic model, this model can predict not only the distributions of pressure and temperature rise but also the distribution of bubble volume and bubble number density. Static characteristics of the water-lubricated spiral groove thrust bearing in the state of turbulent cavitating flow were analyzed, and the influences of multiple effects on the static characteristics of the bearing were researched. The numerical calculation result shows that the bubbles are mainly distributed in inlet and outlet of the spiral groove, the distribution of bubble volume is skewed under the equilibrium state, and small bubbles account for a large proportion of the cavitating flow under high-speed condition. Furthermore, the load carrying capacity and the leakage flow of the bearing decrease due to the effect of cavitation under high-speed. The maximum temperature rise of the bearing decreases due to the effect of cavitation effect.

Thermo-stress coupling field of friction lining during high-speed slide of wire rope in a mine friction-drive hoist

2011 ◽  
Vol 226 (9) ◽  
pp. 2154-2167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-xing Peng ◽  
Zhen-cai Zhu ◽  
Min-ming Tong ◽  
Guo-an Chen ◽  
Yan-hai Cheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Contact Zone ◽  
Constitutive Relation ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Thermomechanical Properties ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Coupling Field ◽  
Zone Ii ◽  
Coefficient Of Linear Expansion ◽  
Friction Lining

In order to seek the intrinsic reason for the serious high-speed slide accident in a mine hoist, the thermo-stress coupling field of friction lining was studied during the high-speed slide. First, the helical contact characteristics were analysed. Subsequently, the thermomechanical properties and the dynamic coefficient of linear expansion were studied, and the thermomechanical constitutive relation was obtained. Then, the theoretical model of thermo-stress was established with the consideration of the helical contact characteristics and the thermomechanical constitutive relation. Also, the numerical simulation was performed by the finite element analysis. Finally, the experiment was carried out on a friction tester. It is found that the temperature is the highest at the contact zone II and the friction heat focuses on the contact surface layer. The variation frequency of the stress is 6.98 Hz at 0.5 m/s. Besides, the catastrophe for the strain and coefficient of friction occurs at 3 m/s. The thermo-stress concentration occurs at contact zone II. The experiment results agree with the simulation ones, which validates the theoretical model of thermo-stress.

High-speed ultrasound imaging of laser-induced cavitation bubbles

2021 ◽  
Vol 119 (11) ◽  
pp. 114101
Author(s):  
S. Izak Ghasemian ◽  
F. Reuter ◽  
C. D. Ohl
Keyword(s):  
Ultrasound Imaging ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Cavitation Bubbles

A New Shaft Coupling Design for a High-Speed Rotor Wheel

1995 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tibor Kiss ◽  
Wing-Fai Ng ◽  
Larry D. Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Critical Issue ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Outer Diameter ◽  
Stress Concentrations ◽  
Coupling Region ◽  
Rotor Wheel ◽  
High Stress Concentration ◽  
Safety Margins

Abstract A high-speed rotor wheel for a wind-tunnel experiment has been designed. The rotor wheel was similar to one in an axial turbine, except that slender bars replaced the blades. The main parameters of the rotor wheel were an outer diameter of 10“, a maximum rotational speed of 24,000 RPM and a maximum transferred torque of 64 lb-ft. Due to the working environment, the rotor had to be designed with high safety margins. The coupling of the rotor wheel with the shaft was found to be the most critical issue, because of the high stress concentration factors associated with the conventional coupling methods. The efforts to reduce the stress concentrations resulted in an advanced coupling design which is the main subject of the present paper. This new design was a special key coupling in which six dowel pins were used for keys. The key slots, now pin-grooves, were placed in bosses on the inner surface of the hub. The hub of the rotor wheel was relatively long, which allowed for applying the coupling near the end faces of the hub, that is, away from the highly loaded centerplane. The long hub resulted in low radial expansion in the coupling region. Therefore, solid contact between the shaft and the hub could be maintained for all working conditions. To develop and verify the design ideas, stress and deformation analyses were carried out using quasi-two-dimensional finite element models. An overall safety factor of 3.7 resulted. The rotor has been built and successfully accelerated over the design speed in a spin test pit.

The Coupling Characteristic of HSK Tool-Holder/Spindle Interface for High-Speed NC Machine Tool

2014 ◽  
Vol 590 ◽  
pp. 121-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Kai Jie ◽  
Jian Chen ◽  
Deng Sheng Zheng ◽  
Gui Cheng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tool ◽  
Rotational Speed ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Nonlinear Finite Element Method ◽  
High Rotational Speed ◽  
Tool Holder ◽  
Nc Machine Tool ◽  
Machine Tool Accuracy ◽  
Nc Machine ◽  
Coupling Characteristic

The coupling characteristic of the tool-holder/spindle interface in high speed NC machine has significant influence on machine tool accuracy and process stability. With the example of HSK-E63, based on nonlinear finite element method (FEM), the coupling characteristic of the tool-holder/spindle interface under high rotational speed was investigated, the influence of interference, clamping force and rotational speed on the contact stress and the sectional area of clearance were discussed in detail. The results can be used as theoretical consideration to design and optimize the high speed tool-holder/spindle interface.

Direct Outer Ring Cooling of a High Speed Jet Engine Mainshaft Ball Bearing: Experimental Investigation Results

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Gloeckner ◽  
Klaus Dullenkopf ◽  
Michael Flouros
Keyword(s):  
Power Dissipation ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Ball Bearing ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Outer Ring ◽  
Outer Diameter ◽  
Propulsion Systems ◽  
Jet Engine ◽  
Power Loss Reduction ◽  
The Impact

Operating conditions in high speed mainshaft ball bearings applied in new aircraft propulsion systems require enhanced bearing designs and materials. Rotational speeds, loads, demands on higher thrust capability, and reliability have increased continuously over the last years. A consequence of these increasing operating conditions are increased bearing temperatures. A state of the art jet engine high speed ball bearing has been modified with an oil channel in the outer diameter of the bearing. This oil channel provides direct cooling of the outer ring. Rig testing under typical flight conditions has been performed to investigate the cooling efficiency of the outer ring oil channel. In this paper the experimental results including bearing temperature distribution, power dissipation, bearing oil pumping and the impact on oil mass and parasitic power loss reduction are presented.

scholarly journals Intermittent Gliding in the Hunting Flight of the Kestrel, Falco Tinnunculus L

1983 ◽  
Vol 102 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. J. VIDELER ◽  
D. WEIHS ◽  
S. DAAN
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Wind Speed ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Flapping Flight ◽  
Falco Tinnunculus ◽  
Fixed Position ◽  
Centre Of Gravity ◽  
High Speed Film

The hunting flight of the kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) consists of short bouts of flight at wind speed against the wind with the eyes in a fixed position relative to the ground, and of short flights from one such position to the next. High speed films taken with a camera in a fixed position of a hunting kestrel of known weight and dimensions, allow estimates to be made of the amount of energy required for this behaviour. A theoretical model shows how a bird could economise by alternating flapping flight with short gliding bouts, without changing the position of the eyes above the ground, by mere displacement of the centre of gravity relative to the head. High speed film data confirm predictions from this model.

Modeling of Deformations in a Ring Shaped Workpiece Due to Chucking and Cutting Forces

Manufacturing ◽  
2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
John A. Malluck ◽  
Shreyes N. Melkote
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Cutting Forces ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Outer Diameter ◽  
Classical Elasticity ◽  
Elastic Deformations ◽  
The Finite Element Model ◽  
Classical Elasticity Theory

This paper presents a theoretical model for predicting the elastic deformations of ring-type workpieces due to in-plane chucking and cutting forces applied in turning processes. The model is derived from classical elasticity theory for bending of thin rings. Experimental results are presented to verify the strengths and limitations of this model. The results from a finite element model are also presented for comparison. For the ring diameters and radial chucking loads considered in this work, it is shown that the theoretical model is accurate to within 11% of the measured radial deformations for rings with inner-to-outer diameter ratio (Din/Dout) of 0.881. The finite element model is shown to yield slightly better results. The applicability of the theoretical model is illustrated by using it to predict the surface error produced in turning of a ring.

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