LUBRICATION IN THE TURBULENT-FLOW REGIME. EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES ON A PARTIAL ARC PAD,
Abstract
Experimental measurements of bearing performance in the turbulent flow regime are needed for correlation with and guidance of the finite length turbulent flow lubrication theory. In particular, experimentally determined accurate empirical relations are needed to complete this theory which is basically a semi-empirical theory. A primary objective of the experimental program described by this report is to obtain the needed empirical relations. This work is being done for partial arc bearings because some data on full cylindrical bearings is already available and especially because the majority of bearings are made up of partial arcs to provide lubrication and to ensure stability. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1943
- Accession Number
- AD0421048
Entities
People
- F. K. Orcutt