Abstract

Reynolds’ differential equation for finite bearings was solved for journal bearings having 100 and 75-deg arcs, using a digital computer. These results were applied to partial bearings as well as to 3-groove and 4-groove full journal bearings. Results are given for L/D ratios ranging from 1½ to ¼ and eccentricities up to 0.95. These results were correlated with previous results for different bearing arcs obtained by others and the author, to provide a comprehensive set of solutions of Reynolds’ equation for finite bearings from a full 360-deg arc down to an arc of 75 deg. Expressions for calculating minimum film thickness, total oil flow, power loss, and temperature rise also are given.

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