Abstract

The purpose of the present study is to provide the dynamic characteristics of Journal bearings lubricated with couple stress fluids. Based upon the dynamic Reynolds governing equation for the different L/D ratio, Eccentricity ratio, the stiffness and damping coefficient of the system are evaluated. At Eccentricity ratio after 0.7, the small disturbances results affect in a higher stability in the journal bearing system. Using the classical Newton’s multivariate Interpolation the empirical relation has derived for eccentricity ratio L/D ratio and the dynamic coefficient for finding the experimental stability characteristics.

Keywords:

Couple stress fluid, damping co-efficient, eccentricity ratio, journal bearing, L/D ratio, stability, stiffness co-efficient,

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