Film height optimization of dynamically loaded hydrodynamic slider bearings

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Abstract

A method is presented to determine the optimal surface shape distribution for a hydrodynamic slider bearing. This is the surface shape distribution that is able to carry a prescribed load while maintaining a maximum separation between the surfaces. This method is first derived for a bearing with constant load and sliding speed. It is subsequently extended for a bearing with periodic load and sliding speed. Results for slider bearings with different shapes, loads and speeds are presented. It is shown that the numerical procedure developed in this paper is numerically more efficient than a reference optimization method.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication36th Leeds–Lyon Symposium Special Issue: Multi-facets of Tribology
EditorsTon Lubrecht
PublisherElsevier
Pages1786-1793
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Event36th Leeds–Lyon Symposium on Tribology - Lyon, France
Duration: 1 Sept 20093 Sept 2009

Publication series

NameTribology International
Number10
Volume43

Conference

Conference36th Leeds–Lyon Symposium on Tribology
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityLyon
Period1/09/093/09/09

Keywords

  • Hydrodynamic lubrication
  • Shape optimization
  • Slider bearing
  • Numerical modelling

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