Abstract
The optical sensor design developed for experimental determination of oil film pressure was used in journal bearing tests. The pressure was measured with both static and dynamic load conditions with different loads and speeds. The pressure measured in dynamic load tests with optical sensors mounted in the center line of the journal bearing showed good sensitivity and repeatability. In the static load tests different pressure behaviour was observed for sensors situated in the inlet and in the outlet region of the journal bearing and features, such as cavitation in the outlet region could be detected.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of Nordtrib 2010: 14th Nordic Symposium on Tribology |
| Subtitle of host publication | Storforsen, Sweden 8.-11.6.2010 |
| Publisher | Luleå University of Technology |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-91-7439-124-4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
| MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
Keywords
- optical sensor
- oil film pressure
- journal bearings
- tribology