Evaluation of the Thermal Effects in Tilting Pad Bearing

Table 1

Geometric parameters and operational condition of the bearing.

Parameters/data	Values
Operational speed (rpm)	6000
Number of pads	5
Pad angle (degrees)	60°
Angle between pads (degrees)	12°
Shaft diameter (mm)	179.660 0/−0.020
Pad width (mm)	90.000 −0.072/−0.107
Pad diameter (mm)	180.520 +0.029/0
Pad thickness (mm)	25.000 +0.005/0
Assembly clearance (mm)	0.260
Angular position of the pivots in the bearing (degrees)	18°/90°/162°/234°/306°
Pivot position in the pad	0.5 (Central Pivot)
Bearing configuration	LBP (Load between Pivot)
Load (kN)	21.58
Lubricant oil	ISO VG 46