Steady-state and dynamic performance parameters of three-lobe fluid film bearing, operating on TiO2 nanolubricant have been obtained. The effective viscosity for a given volume fraction of TiO2 nanoparticle in base… Click to show full abstract
Steady-state and dynamic performance parameters of three-lobe fluid film bearing, operating on TiO2 nanolubricant have been obtained. The effective viscosity for a given volume fraction of TiO2 nanoparticle in base fluid is obtained by using Krieger–Dougherty viscosity model. Various bearing performance parameters are obtained by solving remodeled Reynolds equation, which includes couple stress parameter. The stiffness and damping coefficients are also obtained for different values of the couple stress parameter. Results show a significant rise in the nondimensional load-carrying capacity and flow coefficient while there is a decrease in friction variable. It also reveals a significant improvement in the dynamic coefficient of bearing.
               
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