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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

A seminar project is a golden opportunity for learning and self-

development. I consider myself very lucky and honored to have so many
wonderful people who lead me through in completion of the project.

First of all I would like to thank my parents who are my true

inspiration .It is all their love and hard work which makes it possible for
me to study and work without any hardships.

My grateful thanks to Prof. Ramesh Rudrapati, who inspire me of being

busy with his duties, took time out to hear, guide and keep me on correct
path .A humble thank you sir.

Prof. N S Biradar,HOD, monitored my progress and arranged all

facilities. I chose this moment to acknowledge his contribution gratefully.

Last but not the least there were so many who shared valuable info that
helped me in successful completion of this report.

Tushar Diwate

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INDEX

SR. CONTENTS PAGE

NO NO
1 Introduction 1
2 Literature Review 2
3 Journal Bearing 4
4 Friction in journal bearing 6
4.1 Friction coefficient in journal bearing 6
4.2 Pressure in journal bearing 7
4.3 Effect of oil pressure and groove position on fluid 8
friction
4.4 And torque of journal bearing 8
Methodology for determining coefficient of
friction and torque analysis 8
4.4.1 Journal bearing test rig 11
Experimental result
4.4.2
5 Lubrication in journal bearing 14
Gas lubrication 14
5.1 Effects of gas lubrication on frictional behavior of 14
bearing 15
5.2 Optimal parameters 16
Advantages and disadvantages of gas lubrication 17
5.3 Palm oil and mineral oil 17
Evaluate the effect of curved surface in wear and
5.4 friction

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6 Conclusion 20
7 References 21

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LIST OF FIGURES

Fig.1 Journal bearing

Fig.2 Journal bearing

Fig.3 Pressure distribution schematic representation

Fig.4 (a) Journal bearing test rig and (b) bearing attached with pressure
sensors

Fig.5 Frictional force sensors

Fig 6 (a) Frictional force of 500 rpm of 10 KN and (b) Frictional force at
500 rpm of
15 KN for different oil inlet pressure and groove locations.

Fig.7(a) Frictional force of 800 rpm of 10 KN and (b)Frictional force at

800 rpm of
15 KN for different oil inlet pressure and groove locations.

Fig.8(a) Bearing torque at 500 rpm of 10 KN and (b)Bearing torque at

500 rpm of
15 KN for different oil inlet pressure and groove locations.

Fig.9(a) Bearing torque at 800 rpm of 10 KN and (b)Bearing torque at

800 rpm of
15 KN for different oil inlet pressure and groove locations

Fig.10 (a)Friction Coefficient for 500 and 800 rpm at 10 kN and

(b) 15 kN for different oil inlet pressures and groove locations.

Fig.11 Interaction plot for coefficient of friction.

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Fig.12 Mean of SN ratio for coefficient of friction. The optimal design

parameters are shown by a red circle.

Fig.13 A confirmation test results by comparing (a) the coefficient of

friction and (b) Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) of worn
surfaces on a ball under air and N2-gas lubricated conditions using
optimal design parameters.

Fig.14 From left to right (a) four-ball tester working concept to (b)
schematic modified single ball (upper side) and level of lubricant put into
ballcup/ curve surface.

Fig.15 Represented a) ABS Curve surface structure (CSS) before

experimental b) ABS CSS after experiment using lubricant and c) ABS
CSS after experiment without lubricant.

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List Of tables

Table.1 Details of test bearing dimensions, lubricant properties and

operating parameters

Table.2 Experimental condition on the modified single ball tribotest.

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ABSTRACT

Journal Bearings are used in a large number of critical positions in

automotive internal combustion engines and contribute a major
contribution to the total friction power losses in these engines. Due to the
worldwide effort to reduce CO2 emissions, automotive manufacturers
investigate the remaining potential for friction reduction also in the
journal bearings , which leads to severe operating conditions due to the
lower viscosity lubricants. These reasons motivate in addition the reliable
and accurate simulation of operating conditions and friction power losses
in journal bearings. Also the efforts are made in the direction of
lubrication of these type of bearings with conventional type of fluids
along with non conventional type of fluids and gasses to minimize the
friction losses.

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