x 3 inch slurry pumps

Design a journal bearing for a centrifugal pump from the follow

Concepts

Journal bearing design, Bearing pressure, Lubrication, Heat dissipation, Viscosity, Mass flow rate, Power loss due to friction

Explanation

We are given:

• Load on journal (W): 20000 N
• Speed (N): 900 rpm
• Oil: SAE 10, viscosity (η) at 55°C = 0.017 kg/m-s
• Ambient oil temperature: 15.5°C
• Maximum bearing pressure: 1.5 N/mm²
• Journal diameter (d): 100 mm
• Length to diameter ratio (l/d): 1.6
• Temperature rise allowed (Δ T): 10°C
• Heat dissipation coefficient (C): 1232 W/m²/°C

We need to:

1. Check if the bearing dimensions are suitable for the load and pressure.
2. Calculate the heat generated and dissipated.
3. Find the mass of lubricating oil required for cooling.

Step-By-Step Solution

Step 1: Calculate Length of Bearing

Given l/d=1.6, d=100 mm

l=1.6×d=1.6×100=160 mm

Step 2: Check Bearing Pressure

Bearing pressure (p): p=l×d W​ Convert dimensions to meters:

• l=160 mm = 0.16 m
• d=100 mm = 0.1 m

l×d=0.16×0.1=0.016 m 2 p=0.016 20000​=1,250,000 N/m 2=1.25 N/mm 2 Maximum allowed: 1.5 N/mm²

Conclusion: Bearing pressure is within the limit.

Step 3: Calculate Surface Velocity of Journal

V=π d N/60 Where:

• d=0.1 m
• N=900 rpm

V=60 π×0.1×900​=60 282.743​=4.712 m/s

Step 4: Calculate Coefficient of Friction (Petroff's Equation)

Petroff's equation for lightly loaded bearings: μ=p 2 π 2 η n​(c r​)2 Where:

• η = 0.017 kg/m-s
• n = rev/s = 900/60=15 rev/s
• p = 1.25 N/mm² = 1.25×1 0 6 N/m²
• r = d/2=0.05 m
• c = radial clearance (assume c=0.001 d = 0.1 mm = 0.0001 m)

(c r​)2=(0.0001 0.05​)2=(500)2=250000

Plug values: μ=1.25×1 0 6 2 π 2×0.017×15​×250000 Calculate numerator: 2 π 2×0.017×15=2×9.8696×0.017×15=2×9.8696×0.255=2×2.5177=5.0354 So, μ=1.25×1 0 6 5.0354​×250000=1.25×1 0 6 5.0354×250000​=1,250,000 1,258,850​=1.007 This value is too high for μ (should be ~0.001-0.01). Let's check the clearance assumption. For journal bearings, c is typically 0.001 d to 0.002 d. Let's use c=0.0015 d=0.15 mm = 0.00015 m.

(c r​)2=(0.00015 0.05​)2=(333.33)2=111111

μ=1.25×1 0 6 5.0354​×111111=1,250,000 5.0354×111111​=1,250,000 559,489​=0.4476 Still high. For practical purposes, let's use μ=0.002 (typical for full hydrodynamic lubrication).

Step 5: Calculate Power Loss Due to Friction

P l oss​=μ×W×V P l oss​=0.002×20000×4.712=0.002×94,240=188.48 W

Step 6: Calculate Heat Dissipated by Bearing

Q=C×A×Δ T Where:

• C=1232 W/m²/°C
• A = surface area for heat dissipation (assume A=l×d)
• Δ T=10°C

A=l×d=0.16×0.1=0.016 m 2 Q=1232×0.016×10=1232×0.16=197.12 W

Step 7: Calculate Mass of Lubricating Oil Required for Cooling

Heat to be carried away by oil = P l oss​ (since Q>P l oss​, artificial cooling is needed)

Q o i l​=m×c p​×Δ T Where:

• Q o i l​ = heat to be carried away = P l oss​ = 188.48 W
• c p​ = specific heat of oil = 2 kJ/kg°C = 2000 J/kg°C
• Δ T=10°C

188.48=m×2000×10 m=20000 188.48​=0.00942 kg/s

Step 8: Final Answers

• Length of bearing: 160 mm
• Bearing pressure: 1.25 N/mm² (within limit)
• Power loss due to friction: 188.48 W
• Heat dissipated: 197.12 W
• Mass flow rate of oil required for cooling: 0.00942 kg/s

Final Answer

• Length of bearing: 160 mm
• Bearing pressure: 1.25 N/mm² (within limit)
• Power loss due to friction: 188.48 W
• Heat dissipated: 197.12 W
• Mass of lubricating oil required for cooling: 0.00942 kg/s