Experimental Characterization of Large Turbomachinery Tilting Pad Journal Bearings

The paper deals with the experimental characterization of different 280 mm diameter tilting pad journal bearings for turbomachines using a dedicated test rig. The test articles were a 5-pad Direct Lube Rocker Pivot bearing, a 5-pad Flooded Rocker Pivot bearing, and a 4-pad Flooded Ball and Socket Pi...

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Autores principales: Enrico Ciulli, Riccardo Ferraro, Paola Forte, Alice Innocenti, Matteo Nuti
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Publicado: MDPI AG 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/57d442aa66fc4f6e93f2e49de64b4489
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Sumario:The paper deals with the experimental characterization of different 280 mm diameter tilting pad journal bearings for turbomachines using a dedicated test rig. The test articles were a 5-pad Direct Lube Rocker Pivot bearing, a 5-pad Flooded Rocker Pivot bearing, and a 4-pad Flooded Ball and Socket Pivot bearing. The three bearings were tested in their specific design range of operating conditions. Their static and dynamic behavior was investigated as a function of different operating parameters. In particular, the assumed journal center eccentricity and pads temperature were measured, and the power loss determined as a function of angular speed for different static loads. Dynamic stiffness and damping coefficients were determined as a function of excitation frequency for different speeds and loads. The experimental results were compared showing the influence of the operating parameters, configuration, and oil supply.