This paper presents an automated system for the selection of the length, clearance, and lubricant viscosity which optimize the performance of a hydrodynamic journal bearing, under specified values or ranges of load and speed. The study illustrates the feasibility of applying optimal programming techniques for the development of bearing design systems.

Issue Section:
Research Papers
Topics:
Design, Journal bearings, Bearing design, Clearances (Engineering), Computer programming, Lubricants, Stress, Viscosity
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