Confirmation testing and preliminary dynamic measurements of a journal bearing test RIG

J. Harrison Gyurko, Stephen A. Hambric, Karl M. Reichard

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Abstract

Current modeling of the static and dynamic characteristics of fluid film bearings typically employs a single impedance matrix to represent the force transfer between a bearing and journal centerlines. A numerical method has been proposed that distributes the bearing impedances around the circumference of the fluid film to allow for more accurate modeling of higher order circumferential modes. In order for this method to be used with confidence, its results must first be validated. For this purpose, an experimental test method and apparatus capable of measuring these distributed bearing impedances has been developed. This paper will present the preliminary bearing displacement and pressure measurements collected from the journal bearing test apparatus and will compare these experimental results to those calculated numerically. Discrepancies between the data sets will be discussed and future steps will be outlined.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationASME 2008 Noise Control and Acoustics Division Conference, NCAD 2008
Pages301-309
Number of pages9
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 2008
EventASME 2008 Noise Control and Acoustics Division Conference, NCAD 2008 - Dearborn, MI, United States
Duration: Jul 28 2008Jul 30 2008

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Noise Control and Acoustics Division (Publication) NCAD

Other

OtherASME 2008 Noise Control and Acoustics Division Conference, NCAD 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDearborn, MI
Period7/28/087/30/08

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Acoustics and Ultrasonics

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