A flexible structure is applied to improve the lubrication performance of a misaligned journal bearing. The journal bearing is a representative sliding bearing, and there is damage due to metal-to-metal contact as a result of misalignment. Since misa...
The pressure distribution of a misaligned elastomeric journal bearing is crucial for analyzing the uneven excessive wearing of the propulsion shaft bearing. However, analysis of the misaligned bearing is usually mainly based on the finite element met...
Rough elliptic bore misaligned journal bearing performance involves many geometric and operational parameters, which directly or indirectly affect the thermohydrodynamic performance output. Improper design and manufacturing of journal bearings lead t...
Journal bearing misalignment arise generally from the shaft deformation under load, deflection of the shaft, manufacturing and assembly errors, improper installation, and asymmetric loading. During operations, misalignment has a considerable effect...
This paper focuses on a method to reduce the detrimental effects that occur due to the misalignment in journal bearings by approaching it with the more complete model of a finite length bearing. Such a drawback is quite common in industrial applicati...
Bearings might be damaged due to shock loads caused by disturbances, in addition to static loads. In this study, a flexible structure was applied to enhance the lubrication characteristics of misaligned journal bearings subjected to impact loads. Whe...
Marine water-lubricated polymer bearings support the propeller shaft that stretches out of the ship. The bending deformation of propeller shaft often leads to journal misalignment, significantly impacting the bearing performance. In this paper, a mix...
The shaft misalignment under mixed lubrication is an important factor affecting the running performance of the bearing, which can occur under heavy load and unsatisfactory assembly. This paper presents a misaligned journal mixed lubrication model cou...
Previous studies on improving journal bearing performance have predominantly overlooked the combined effects of the surface textures, circumferential oil grooves, eccentricity ratio, and misalignment. To address this gap, this study employed an adjoi...
Disturbances caused as a result of the misalignment and axial motion of the journal affect the characteristics of the rotor-bearing system. This paper aims to propose an algorithm for the theoretical analysis of a rotor-bearing system that considers...
The application of sliding planet gear bearings in wind turbine gearboxes has become more common in recent years. Assuming practically applied helix angles, the gear mesh of the planet stage causes high force and moment loads for these bearings invol...
A variety of bearing profile designs can be used to improve the performance of a rotor–bearing system in severe conditions, such as operating with a shaft misalignment. Misalignments usually occur due to a deformation of the journal, bearing we...
Misalignment is one of the most common challenges that the normal operation of journal bearings faces. This type of problem may be the result of a wide range of reasons, such as bearing wear, shaft deformation, and errors related to the manufacturing...
The performance of journal bearings is significantly affected by the presence of misalignment, which is usually an accompanying problem for this type of bearing. This includes exceeding the design limits for the maximum pressure and the minimum film...
Journal bearings in typical applications are subjected to misalignment due to several causes, such as shaft deformation under load and errors related to the installation and manufacturing processes. Misalignment has well-known severe negative consequ...
Tilting pad journal bearings are usually employed in turbomachines for their stable behavior at high rotational speeds. Devoted test rigs have been realized to validate the predictions of theoretical models. However, the design of new high-performanc...
Jacking-oil pockets are applied in many journals and thrust bearing applications in order to provide a hydrostatic oil film force that ensures a wear free run-up following a successful lift-off procedure. However, all components of the jacking-oil sy...
There are many cases when in large power equipment (such as a turbine or compressor) asymmetrically loading on bearings due to thermal deformations, production inaccuracies, or simple deflection of the shaft occurs. This asymmetrically loading means...