Influence of load capacity on hydrostatic journal support deformation in finite element calculation

Abstract

Based on the application of the four-oil-pad radial hydrostatic bearing in heavy equipments, the deformation of the four-oil-pad radial hydrostatic bearing was calculated by using the finite element method. The formula of film stiffness, film thickness and carrying capacity were established; the influence of the main parameters, such as load, load area and deformation on the supportability was analyzed; and the capacity of the two kinds of bearings was compared. The result shows that the carrying capacity of type is prior to I that of type II. Calculations provide a theoretical basis for the bearing choosing and structure designing in the actual project.

Keywords

hydrostatic journal support / finite element / stiffness of oil film / load capacity / deformation

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