There a many factors that influence the friction states in a hydrodynamic journal bearing. Speed, load and viscosity of the lubricant used are focused on in particular.
TM 282 allows the study of various factors that influence friction. The journal bearing comprises an electrically driven shaft journal that rotates in a freely movable bearing housing. The movement of the oil in the bearing can be observed.
The applied load is transmitted to the bearing housing through a load application device and can be varied by means of weights. The frictional moment is determined by means of a movable weight that balances the moment on a balance beam. The journal is driven by an electric motor at a speed that can be adjusted by a frequency converter. The temperature (and therefore the viscosity) of the lubricant is recorded by a temperature sensor in the bearing shell and shown on a screen on the display and control unit. The lubricant is supplied via a wick oiler that applies the oil via two grooves in the bearing bush. The accumulated leakage oil is collected in a collecting tank.
Friction in journal bearings
There a many factors that influence the friction states in a hydrodynamic journal bearing. Speed, load and viscosity of the lubricant used are focused on in particular.
TM 282 allows the study of various factors that influence friction. The journal bearing comprises an electrically driven shaft journal that rotates in a freely movable bearing housing. The movement of the oil in the bearing can be observed.
The applied load is transmitted to the bearing housing through a load application device and can be varied by means of weights. The frictional moment is determined by means of a movable weight that balances the moment on a balance beam. The journal is driven by an electric motor at a speed that can be adjusted by a frequency converter. The temperature (and therefore the viscosity) of the lubricant is recorded by a temperature sensor in the bearing shell and shown on a screen on the display and control unit. The lubricant is supplied via a wick oiler that applies the oil via two grooves in the bearing bush. The accumulated leakage oil is collected in a collecting tank.
