Influence of the Effective Viscosity on Bearing Performance

Experimental investigations of stationary and instationary bearings - Measuring temperature distribution in the bearing, oil pressure distribution within the bearing gap, and bearing eccentricity and friction-Calculating shear rate distribution and mean shear rate using eccentricity and speed-Determining viscosity distribution using temperature, pressure, and shear rate - Calculating the effective viscosity and investigating its effects on bearing performance Using Newtonian and non-Newtonian oils having the same as well different properties regarding viscosity-temperature, pressure and shear rate behaviour.