Abstract
This paper discusses the development of a numerical solver for the Reynolds equation in aerodynamic lubricated bearings, utilizing a finite difference method with multigrid. The advantages of the numerical method are that the number of operations and the memory capacity needed are almost proportional to the number of gridpoints involved. It is second order accurate and can cope with various bearing geometries. A survey is also given of the implemented modifications of the Reynolds equation. The efficiency of the method is demonstrated by two examples, namely: the dynamic tracking of the centre of a herringbone grooved journal bearing and the equilibrium position of a hard disk slider.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Elastohydrodynamics - '96 Fundamentals and Applications in Lubrication and Traction |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 23rd Leeds-Lyon Symposium on Tribology held in the Institute of Tribology, Department of Mechanical Engineering 10-13 September 1996 • The University of Leeds, UK |
Editors | D. Dowson, C.M. Taylor, T.H.C. Childs, G. Dalmaz, Y. Berthier, L. Flamand, J.-M. Georges, A.A. Lubrecht |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 523-531 |
ISBN (Print) | 0-444 828-095 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 23 Feb 1997 |
Event | 23rd Leeds-Lyon Symposium on Tribology 1996 - Leeds, United Kingdom Duration: 10 Sep 1996 → 13 Sep 1996 Conference number: 23 |
Publication series
Name | Tribology Series |
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Publisher | Elsevier |
Volume | 32 |
Conference
Conference | 23rd Leeds-Lyon Symposium on Tribology 1996 |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Leeds |
Period | 10/09/96 → 13/09/96 |