Analysis of turbulent cavitation effects on water-lubricated bearing in single screw compressors

IF 1.5 4区工程技术 Q3 ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Industrial Lubrication and Tribology Pub Date : 2024-04-24 DOI:10.1108/ilt-01-2024-0029

Qingyang Wang, Weifeng Wu, Ping Zhang, Chengqiang Guo, Yifan Yang

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Abstract

Purpose

To guide the stable radius clearance choice of water-lubricated bearings for single screw compressors, this paper aims to analyze the effects of turbulence and cavitation on bearing performance under two conditions of specified external load and radius clearance.

Design/methodology/approach

A modified Reynolds equation considering turbulence and cavitation is adopted, based on the Jakobsson–Floberg–Olsson boundary condition, Ng–Pan model and turbulent factors. The equation is solved using the finite difference method and successive over-relaxation method to investigate the bearing performance.

Findings

The turbulent effect can increase the hydrodynamic pressure and cavitation. In addition, the turbulent effect can lead to an increase in the equilibrium radius clearance. The turbulent region exhibits a higher load capacity and cavitation rate. However, the increased cavitation negatively impacts the frictional coefficient and end flow rate. The impact of turbulence increases as the radius clearance decreases. As the rotating speed increases, the turbulence effect has a greater impact on the bearing characteristics.

Originality/value

The research can provide theoretical support for the design of water-lubricated journal bearings used in high-speed water-lubricated single screw compressors.

Peer review

The peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/ILT-01-2024-0029/

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Industrial Lubrication and Tribology 工程技术-工程：机械

CiteScore

3.00

自引率

18.80%

发文量

129

审稿时长

1.9 months

期刊介绍： Industrial Lubrication and Tribology provides a broad coverage of the materials and techniques employed in tribology. It contains a firm technical news element which brings together and promotes best practice in the three disciplines of tribology, which comprise lubrication, wear and friction. ILT also follows the progress of research into advanced lubricants, bearings, seals, gears and related machinery parts, as well as materials selection. A double-blind peer review process involving the editor and other subject experts ensures the content''s validity and relevance.