Evaluating Tilting-Pad Thrust Bearing Operating Temperatures

Abstract

An analysis of tilting-pad thrust bearing operating temperatures is described. The analysis includes an evaluation of various temperature locations based on their ability to reflect bearing operating conditions. Experimental results for a 267-mm (10.5-in) 8-pad thrust bearing indicates that while a babbitt location on the trailing edge of a pad is often the hottest, the 75/75 percent location provides temperature data on the high-pressure region of the pad. Babbitt temperatures also provide a convenient indicator of the transition from laminar to turbulent flow in the oil film.

Presented at the 40th Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada May 6–9, 1985

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Presented at the 40th Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada May 6–9, 1985