Numerical Investigation of Pressure Profile in Hydrodynamic Lubrication Thrust Bearing

Table 1

Thrust bearing geometry and properties.

	Grade	Quantity
Description
Inner radius		57.15 mm
Outer radius		114.3 mm
Number of pads		6
Pad angle		50.0°
Pivot angle		30.0°
Pad thickness		28.58 mm
Operating conditions
Axial load		52265 N
Shaft speed		1500 rpm
Inlet temperature		40°C
Oil Properties
Oil type	VG46
Viscosity at 40°C		39.0 mPas
Viscosity at 100°C		5.4 mPas
Density		855.0 kg/m^3
Thermal conductivity		0.13 W/m/K