Experimental investigation of squeeze flow in bearing

• Main Author: Tan, Vincent Rong Shun.
• Other Authors: Wong Yew Wah
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering::Fluid mechanics
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/16207
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This project investigates the squeeze film effect of various film thicknesses between discs with spiral groove designs. Spiral groove generates pressure rise across the bearing. The pressurized film gives the bearing load stiffness and capacity. Experimental investigations were carried out for tw...