Question

A circular hydrostatic bearing operates at the speed of 200 [rps], has a minimum film thickness of 50 [um]and supports a load of 50 [kN]. The bearing's outside radius is

three times larger than the recess radius.A lubricant is delivered through the capillary length of 1 = 80 [mm] and diameter d = 0.7 [mm]. The pump supply pressure is 3 [MPa] and the lubricant's viscosity is 8.5 [cP]. Calculate bearing dimensions, friction coefficient and power loss. (Ans. R, = 0.051 [m], R = 0.154 [m], µ = 0.0005 and H = 27.32 [W])

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