Large dimension test bench for performance evaluation of hydrodynamic journal bearings

Published in: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure for Sustainable Cities and Communities: Proceedings of the 17th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
Date of Conference: July 24-26, 2019
Location of Conference: Montego Bay, Jamaica
Authors: Jean Bouyer (Pprime Institute, CNRS- University of Poitiers- ENSMA, FR)
Michel Fillon (Pprime Institute, CNRS- University of Poitiers- ENSMA, FR)
(Pprime Institute, CNRS- University of Poitiers- ENSMA)
Full Paper: #483

Abstract:

Many experimental test rigs dedicated to hydrodynamic bearings already exist [1,2], but they are often designed as tools which aim is to validate numerical models and are thus not representative of real components operating in the industry. The present work describes the design, construction and commissioning of a new test rig (named Stribeck) and presents the first results obtained.