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Thermohydrodynamic Analysis of Journal Bearings Lubricated with Multigrade Oils

J.Y. Jang¹, M.M. Khonsari²

1 Center for Advanced Friction Studies, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901-4343
2 Corresponding Author: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences 2002, 3(4), 455-464. https://doi.org/10.3970/cmes.2002.003.455

Abstract

Thermohydrodynamic analysis of journal bearings lubricated with multigrade oils is presented. Design charts are presented that enable one to readily estimate the bearing maximum temperature and the shaft temperature using a series of dimensionless parameters introduced in this paper.

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