Temperature Measurements in Fluid Film Bearings
Abstract
Temperature measurements have been widely used in the past to monitor the conditions within hydrodynamic journal and thrust bearings. These temperature readings are appreciably affected by changes in the operating conditions of load, speed, alignment or lubricant supply. If properly installed, the temperature sensors can do more than simply check the condition of the hearing, since they can provide a valuable pointer towards the state of the machine. Since temperatures may be measured relatively easily, such instrumentation provides an extremely convenient detection system for both bearing and machine malfunction. However, the choice of the location of these sensors has often been rather haphazard, and in recent years various specifications have tried to define preferred positions more exactly. The factors affecting the choice and installation of sensors within bearings are reviewed.
Description
Special PaperPg. 133-138
Subject
TurbomachinesCollections
Citation
Garner, Denis R.; Leopard, Anthony J. (1984). Temperature Measurements in Fluid Film Bearings. Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /163655.