Masters Theses
Abstract
"Not much has been done towards calculating the "Optimum Bearing" from the point of view of maximum load capacity or minimum friction. It has been found that there 1 is not much difference in the "Optimum Bearing" proportions, as calculated, considering either minimum friction or maximum load capacity
Journal bearings are commonly used and they play a very important role in reducing friction and wear. Engineers use past experience in choosing a bearing for the given conditions. A bearing design can be obtained if 'Optium Bearing' proportions are calculated as suggested by Kingsbury (1) in his article on 'Optium Conditions In Journal Bearings' but the calculations are tedious. If, for the given conditions, 'Optium Bearings' are calculated and if the results are represented in the form of graphs, it would be a much simpler task to choose the bearing.
In this thesis an effort is made to find the 'Optimum Bearing' from the maximum load capacity point of view only, by plotting graphs for the radial load versus the eccentricity ratio for the same minimum film thickness. The minimum film thickness is a function of surface finish. An attempt is also made to compare the maximum load capacity of the bearing by varying the diameter and length. As there are so many variables, it is difficult to calculate their individual effects on the maximum load capacity"--Introduction, pp. 1-2.
Advisor(s)
Edwards, Charles L.
Committee Member(s)
Schowater, Ralph E., 1923-2001
Illegible Signature
Schaefer, Rodney A. 1926-2002
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Publisher
Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy
Publication Date
1963
Pagination
v, 58 pages
Note about bibliography
Includes bibliographical references page 57
Rights
© 1963 Kulin Purshotam Maskai, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Thesis Number
T 1546
Print OCLC #
5955024
Electronic OCLC #
1493776397
Recommended Citation
Maskai, Kulin Purshotam, "An investigation of optimum journal bearings." (1963). Masters Theses. 2807.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/2807
