Research Article

Numerical Analysis of a Hydrodynamic Herringbone Grooved Journal Bearing

Table 1

Data of the operating conditions.

DiameterD50 mm
Width of herringbonew20 mm
Radial clearanceC500 µm
Depth of grooveHG500 µm
LubricantµOil ISO VG 32 (MPa s)
Rotational speed2000 rpm to 25000 rpm
Number of groovesNG8
Herringbone angleβ45°