5.

A journal bearing 150 mm in diameter and 300 mm long carries a radial load of 9 kN at 1200
rpm. The diametral clearance is 0.075 mm. If 6 Kw is being wasted in friction, what is the
viscosity of the oil being used at the operating temperature? Use the Mc Kee equation.

f =0.326 ( μCdΝ )+ k
F N
Pb= ; where Pb=
DL mm 2
9000
Pb=
( 0.15 ) (0.3)
5
Pb=2 x 10 Pa
m
V =πDN ; whereV =
s
1
V =π ( 0.15 ) (1200)( )
60
m
V =9.42
s
P=Pf V
P
f=
WV
6
f=
( 9 ) (9.42)
f =0.071
Therefore,

f =0.326 ( μCdΝ )+ k
0.071=0.326
μ(1200)
2 x 10 5 ( 0.0750.15x 10 )+0.002
−3

kg kg
ANSWER : μ=0.01746 ms ∨μ=0.018 ms
6. A 5500 N rotor is supported midway between two journal bearings on a 50 mm shaft which
rotates at 800 rpm. An oil has been selected which has a viscosity of 0.0072 kg/m.s at an
operating temperature of 110 OC .What must be the length of the bearing if it is necessary to
operate in an atmosphere at 32 OC without artificial cooling ? Use the McKee equation and the
Lasche Equation.
Given:
F = 5500 N
D = 50 mm = 0.05 mm
n = 800 rpm
kg
𝜇 = 0.0072
m−s
T O = 110 ℃
T A = 32 ℃
D
= 1000
Cd

Solution:
F
F
P= = π
A ¿¿
4
5.5 kN
= π
¿¿
4
kN
P = 2801.127 = 2801127 Pa
m2

f = 0.326( μPn )( CD ) + k
d

= 0.326 (
2801127 )
0.0072(800)
( 1000 ) + 0.002
f = 0.00267
 π Dn
H g = (f W)
60
rev 1 min
= (0.00267) (5500 N) ( π × 0.05 m × (800 × )
min 60 sec
H g = 30.756 W

Since it has no artificial cooling,

Hd = H g
H d = 30.756 W

1
∆T = (T - T A)
2 O
1
= (110 - 32) ℃
2
∆T = 39 ℃

2
H d = ( ∆T +18) (L) (D)
k
(39+18) 2
30.756 = (L) (0.05)
0.484
L = 0.0916 m = 91.6 m

7. A full journal bearing 200 mm diameter by 200 mm long supports a radial load of 45 kN.The
journal rotates at 1200 rpm and the D/Cd ratio is 1000 .The viscosity of the oil at its operating
temperature is 80 OC is 0.018 kg/m.s . Ambient temperature is 20 OC.Using Raimondi and Boyd
curves , determine:
a. the minimum film thickness;
b. the heat generated in the bearing;
c. the natural heat loss from the bearing assuming well ventilated air;

Given:
D = 200 mm = 0.2 m
L = 200 mm = 0.2 m
F = 45 kN
n = 1200 rpm
D
= 1000
Cd
T O = 80 ℃

kg
𝜇 = 0.018
m−s
T A = 20 ℃

Solution:
a.)
F
P=
LD
45 kN
=
(0.2 m)(0.2m)
kN
P = 1125 2 = 1125000 Pa
m

( )( )
2
μn D
S=
P Cd

( )
1200
0.018( )
= 60
( 1000 )2
1125000

S = 0.32
From the Raimondi and Boyd
hO
curves, at S = 0.32, = 0.325
Cd
D
= 1000
Cd

200 mm
Cd = = 0.2 mm
1000
hO
= 0.325
Cd
hO = 0.325 C d

= 0.325 (0.2 mm)

hO = 0.065 mm
b.)

f = 0.326 ( μPn )( CD ) + k
d

= 0.326 ( (0.018)(1200)
1125000 )
( 1000 ) + 0.002

f = 0.00826
π Dn
H g = (f W)
60
rev 1 min
= (0.0086) (45 kN) ( π × 0.2 m × (1200 × )
min 60 sec
H g = 4.86 kW

c.)
1
∆T = (T - T A)
2 O
1
= (80 - 20) ℃
2
∆T = 30 ℃
2
H d = ( ∆T +18) (L D)
k
2
(30+18)
= (0.2) (0.2)
0.273
H d = 337.6 W = 338 W