Minimum Film Thickness of bearing in Terms of Eccentricity Ratio Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Minimum Film Thickness = Radial clearance for bearing*(1-Eccentricity Ratio of Journal Bearing)
h° = c*(1-ε)
This formula uses 3 Variables
Variables Used
Minimum Film Thickness - (Measured in Meter) - Minimum film thickness is the lowest amount of the thickness of the oil film formed inside the sliding bearing.
Radial clearance for bearing - (Measured in Meter) - Radial clearance for bearing is a measured value of the total movement of one ring relative to the other in a plane perpendicular to the bearing axis.
Eccentricity Ratio of Journal Bearing - Eccentricity Ratio of Journal Bearing is the ratio of the eccentricity of the journal bearing's inner race to the radial clearance.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Radial clearance for bearing: 0.024 Millimeter --> 2.4E-05 Meter (Check conversion here)
Eccentricity Ratio of Journal Bearing: 0.49 --> No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
h° = c*(1-ε) --> 2.4E-05*(1-0.49)
Evaluating ... ...
h° = 1.224E-05
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
1.224E-05 Meter -->0.01224 Millimeter (Check conversion here)
FINAL ANSWER
0.01224 Millimeter <-- Minimum Film Thickness
(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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8 Film Thickness Calculators

Fluid Film Thickness in Terms of Flow of Lubricant
Go Oil film thickness = (Length of slot in direction of flow*12*Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant*Flow of lubricant from slot/(Breadth of slot for oil flow*Pressure difference between slot sides))^(1/3)
Film Thickness in Terms of Flow Coefficient and Flow of Lubricant
Go Oil film thickness = (Flow of Lubricant*Total Projected Area of Bearing Pad*Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant/(Load Acting on Sliding Bearing*Flow Coefficient))^(1/3)
Film Thickness in Terms of Absolute Viscosity and Tangential Force
Go Oil film thickness = Dynamic viscosity of oil*Area of moving plate on oil*Velocity of Moving Plate on Oil/Tangential force on moving plate
Minimum Film Thickness given Radius of Bearing
Go Minimum Film Thickness = Radius of Bearing-(Eccentricity in bearing+Radius of Journal)
Minimum Film Thickness of bearing in Terms of Eccentricity Ratio
Go Minimum Film Thickness = Radial clearance for bearing*(1-Eccentricity Ratio of Journal Bearing)
Minimum Film Thickness in Terms of Minimum Film Thickness Variable of Bearing
Go Minimum Film Thickness = Minimum Film Thickness Variable*Radial clearance for bearing
Minimum Film Thickness Variable of Bearing
Go Minimum Film Thickness Variable = Minimum Film Thickness/Radial clearance for bearing
Minimum Film Thickness Variable of Bearing in Terms of Eccentricity Ratio
Go Minimum Film Thickness Variable = 1-Eccentricity Ratio of Journal Bearing

Minimum Film Thickness of bearing in Terms of Eccentricity Ratio Formula

Minimum Film Thickness = Radial clearance for bearing*(1-Eccentricity Ratio of Journal Bearing)
h° = c*(1-ε)

What is Sliding Contact Bearing?

The sliding contact bearings in which the sliding action is along the circumference of a circle or an arc of a circle and carrying radial loads are known as journal or sleeve bearings.

How to Calculate Minimum Film Thickness of bearing in Terms of Eccentricity Ratio?

Minimum Film Thickness of bearing in Terms of Eccentricity Ratio calculator uses Minimum Film Thickness = Radial clearance for bearing*(1-Eccentricity Ratio of Journal Bearing) to calculate the Minimum Film Thickness, The Minimum Film Thickness of bearing in Terms of Eccentricity Ratio formula is defined as the product radial clearance and the term 1 minus eccentricity ratio. Minimum Film Thickness is denoted by h° symbol.

How to calculate Minimum Film Thickness of bearing in Terms of Eccentricity Ratio using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Minimum Film Thickness of bearing in Terms of Eccentricity Ratio, enter Radial clearance for bearing (c) & Eccentricity Ratio of Journal Bearing (ε) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Minimum Film Thickness of bearing in Terms of Eccentricity Ratio calculation can be explained with given input values -> 12.24 = 2.4E-05*(1-0.49).

FAQ

What is Minimum Film Thickness of bearing in Terms of Eccentricity Ratio?
The Minimum Film Thickness of bearing in Terms of Eccentricity Ratio formula is defined as the product radial clearance and the term 1 minus eccentricity ratio and is represented as h° = c*(1-ε) or Minimum Film Thickness = Radial clearance for bearing*(1-Eccentricity Ratio of Journal Bearing). Radial clearance for bearing is a measured value of the total movement of one ring relative to the other in a plane perpendicular to the bearing axis & Eccentricity Ratio of Journal Bearing is the ratio of the eccentricity of the journal bearing's inner race to the radial clearance.
How to calculate Minimum Film Thickness of bearing in Terms of Eccentricity Ratio?
The Minimum Film Thickness of bearing in Terms of Eccentricity Ratio formula is defined as the product radial clearance and the term 1 minus eccentricity ratio is calculated using Minimum Film Thickness = Radial clearance for bearing*(1-Eccentricity Ratio of Journal Bearing). To calculate Minimum Film Thickness of bearing in Terms of Eccentricity Ratio, you need Radial clearance for bearing (c) & Eccentricity Ratio of Journal Bearing (ε). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Radial clearance for bearing & Eccentricity Ratio of Journal Bearing and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
How many ways are there to calculate Minimum Film Thickness?
In this formula, Minimum Film Thickness uses Radial clearance for bearing & Eccentricity Ratio of Journal Bearing. We can use 2 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Minimum Film Thickness = Radius of Bearing-(Eccentricity in bearing+Radius of Journal)
  • Minimum Film Thickness = Minimum Film Thickness Variable*Radial clearance for bearing
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