BEARING ANALYSIS FOR THE SPUR TURBOGENERATOR.

Abstract

The results of the analysis of journal bearing configuration for the SPUR turbogenerator are presented in this report. For this analysis, a computer program was used that solves the basic hydrodynamic equations, including consideration of fluid inertia forces in both the turbulent and laminar regimes. Solutions were obtained for a number of bearing configurations, using this program, with potassium as the lubricant. The computer run with laminar analysis agreed with existing solutions, thereby providing a check of the computer program. Several journal bearing mounting arrangements were considered, and a design was selected for initial testing. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0422982

Entities

People

  • A. Bosco
  • E. Wheeler

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bearings
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Equations
  • Journal Bearings
  • Lubricants
  • Potassium
  • Turbogenerators

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design