Behaviour of two-lobe hole-entry hybrid journal bearing system under the combined influence of textured surface and micropolar lubricant

Abstract

Purpose

The aim of the present paper is to study the combined influence of textured surface and micropolar lubricant behaviour on the performance of two-lobe hole-entry hybrid journal bearing system. The bearing performance parameters of the textured circular/two-lobe hole-entry hybrid journal bearing system have been computed against the constant vertical external load supported by the bearing.

Design/methodology/approach

In this work, Eringen’s micropolar fluid theory has been used to derive the governing Reynolds equation. The consequent solution of the governing Reynolds equation has been obtained by using finite element method (FEM) numerical technique.

Findings

The present study indicates that the use of the textured surface, two-lobe profile of bearing and micropolar lubricant, significantly enhances the bearing performance as compared to non-textured circular journal bearing.

Originality/value

The present study concerning the influence of surface texturing on the behaviour of the two-lobe hole-entry hybrid journal bearing lubricated with micropolar lubricant is original. The theoretically simulated results of the present study will be useful to design an efficient journal bearing system.

Citation

Khatri, C.B. and Sharma, S.C. (2017), "Behaviour of two-lobe hole-entry hybrid journal bearing system under the combined influence of textured surface and micropolar lubricant", Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Vol. 69 No. 6, pp. 844-862. https://doi.org/10.1108/ILT-07-2016-0163