Effect of contamination on the performance of hydrodynamic bearings
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-1-2006
Abstract
This paper surveys three areas: experimental evaluations and operating experience relating to contaminant detrimental effects to the particle size and hardness; importance of film thickness; and self-propagating damage with high-chromium steel rotors and chlorine oil additives. Analytical thermal criteria are also presented for a particle size limit to avoid flash temperature scuffing failures from particles embedding in a bearing at a sliding surface contact. © IMechE 2006.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology
First Page
419
Last Page
428
Recommended Citation
Khonsari, M., & Booser, E. (2006). Effect of contamination on the performance of hydrodynamic bearings. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 220 (5), 419-428. https://doi.org/10.1243/13506501J00705