Diametrical Clearance Ratio or Relative Clearance from Petroff's Equaiton Formula

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Diametrical Clearance Ratio or Relative Clearance is the ratio of diametrical clearance to the diameter of journal. Check FAQs
ψ=2π2(μviscosityμfriction)(NP)
ψ - Diametrical Clearance Ratio or Relative Clearance?μviscosity - Dynamic Viscosity?μfriction - Coefficient of Friction?N - Shaft Speed?P - Load per Projected Area of Bearing?π - Archimedes' constant?

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0.0034Edit=23.14162(10.2Edit0.4Edit)(10Edit0.15Edit)
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Diametrical Clearance Ratio or Relative Clearance from Petroff's Equaiton Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ψ=2π2(μviscosityμfriction)(NP)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ψ=2π2(10.2P0.4)(10rev/s0.15MPa)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
ψ=23.14162(10.2P0.4)(10rev/s0.15MPa)
Next Step Convert Units
ψ=23.14162(1.02Pa*s0.4)(10Hz150000Pa)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ψ=23.14162(1.020.4)(10150000)
Next Step Evaluate
ψ=0.00335566549637038
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ψ=0.0034

Diametrical Clearance Ratio or Relative Clearance from Petroff's Equaiton Formula Elements

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Constants
Diametrical Clearance Ratio or Relative Clearance
Diametrical Clearance Ratio or Relative Clearance is the ratio of diametrical clearance to the diameter of journal.
Symbol: ψ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Dynamic Viscosity
The Dynamic Viscosity of a fluid is the measure of its resistance to flow when an external force is applied.
Symbol: μviscosity
Measurement: Dynamic ViscosityUnit: P
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient of Friction
The Coefficient of Friction (μ) is the ratio defining the force that resists the motion of one body in relation to another body in contact with it.
Symbol: μfriction
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.
Shaft Speed
The Shaft Speed is the speed of rotation of the Shaft.
Symbol: N
Measurement: FrequencyUnit: rev/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Load per Projected Area of Bearing
Load per Projected Area of Bearing is defined as the load that is acting on the projected area of the bearing which is the product of Axial length of bearing and Journal diameter.
Symbol: P
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other formulas in Tribology category

​Go Petroffs Equation for Coefficient of Friction
μfriction=2π2μviscosity(NP)(1ψ)
​Go Load per Projected Area of Bearing from Petroff's Equation
P=2π2(μviscosityμfriction)(Nψ)
​Go Absolute Viscosity from Petroff's Equation
μviscosity=μfrictionψ2π2(NP)

How to Evaluate Diametrical Clearance Ratio or Relative Clearance from Petroff's Equaiton?

Diametrical Clearance Ratio or Relative Clearance from Petroff's Equaiton evaluator uses Diametrical Clearance Ratio or Relative Clearance = 2*pi^2*(Dynamic Viscosity/Coefficient of Friction)*(Shaft Speed/Load per Projected Area of Bearing) to evaluate the Diametrical Clearance Ratio or Relative Clearance, The Diametrical clearance ratio or relative clearance from Petroff's equaiton formula can be used to find the clearance ratio from Petroff's equation when the remaining terms of the equation are known. Diametrical Clearance Ratio or Relative Clearance is denoted by ψ symbol.

How to evaluate Diametrical Clearance Ratio or Relative Clearance from Petroff's Equaiton using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Diametrical Clearance Ratio or Relative Clearance from Petroff's Equaiton, enter Dynamic Viscosity viscosity), Coefficient of Friction friction), Shaft Speed (N) & Load per Projected Area of Bearing (P) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Diametrical Clearance Ratio or Relative Clearance from Petroff's Equaiton

What is the formula to find Diametrical Clearance Ratio or Relative Clearance from Petroff's Equaiton?
The formula of Diametrical Clearance Ratio or Relative Clearance from Petroff's Equaiton is expressed as Diametrical Clearance Ratio or Relative Clearance = 2*pi^2*(Dynamic Viscosity/Coefficient of Friction)*(Shaft Speed/Load per Projected Area of Bearing). Here is an example- 0.003356 = 2*pi^2*(1.02/0.4)*(10/150000).
How to calculate Diametrical Clearance Ratio or Relative Clearance from Petroff's Equaiton?
With Dynamic Viscosity viscosity), Coefficient of Friction friction), Shaft Speed (N) & Load per Projected Area of Bearing (P) we can find Diametrical Clearance Ratio or Relative Clearance from Petroff's Equaiton using the formula - Diametrical Clearance Ratio or Relative Clearance = 2*pi^2*(Dynamic Viscosity/Coefficient of Friction)*(Shaft Speed/Load per Projected Area of Bearing). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
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