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The Journal Speed Value is defined as the speed of the journal of a bearing. Check FAQs
ns=2πSp((rc)2)μl
ns - Journal Speed?S - Sommerfeld Number of Journal Bearing?p - Unit bearing pressure for bearing?r - Radius of Journal?c - Radial clearance for bearing?μl - Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant?π - Archimedes' constant?

Journal Speed in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing Example

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9.9726Edit=23.14162.58Edit0.96Edit((25.5Edit0.024Edit)2)220Edit
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Journal Speed in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ns=2πSp((rc)2)μl
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ns=2π2.580.96MPa((25.5mm0.024mm)2)220cP
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
ns=23.14162.580.96MPa((25.5mm0.024mm)2)220cP
Next Step Convert Units
ns=23.14162.58960000Pa((0.0255m2.4E-5m)2)0.22Pa*s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ns=23.14162.58960000((0.02552.4E-5)2)0.22
Next Step Evaluate
ns=62.6599795913579rad/s
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
ns=9.97264548650972rev/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ns=9.9726rev/s

Journal Speed in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Journal Speed
The Journal Speed Value is defined as the speed of the journal of a bearing.
Symbol: ns
Measurement: Angular VelocityUnit: rev/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Sommerfeld Number of Journal Bearing
Sommerfeld Number of Journal Bearing is a dimensionless number that is used in designing a hydrodynamic bearing.
Symbol: S
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Unit bearing pressure for bearing
Unit bearing pressure for bearing is the average pressure acting on the contact surface of the bearing.
Symbol: p
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radius of Journal
The Radius of Journal is the radius of the journal (which rotates freely in a supporting metal sleeve or shell).
Symbol: r
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radial clearance for 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.
Symbol: c
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant
The Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant is the resistance to movement of one layer of fluid over another.
Symbol: μl
Measurement: Dynamic ViscosityUnit: cP
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 to find Journal Speed

​Go Journal Speed in Terms of Flow Variable
ns=Qcs2πrcFVla

Other formulas in Journal category

​Go Radius of Journal in Terms of Radial Clearance of Bearing
r=R-c
​Go Radius of Journal in Terms of Minimum Film Thickness of Bearing
r=R-(e+h°)
​Go Radius of Journal given Sommerfeld Number of Bearing
r=c2πSpμlns
​Go Journal Diameter given Unit Bearing Pressure
d=Wrpla

How to Evaluate Journal Speed in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing?

Journal Speed in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing evaluator uses Journal Speed = 2*pi*Sommerfeld Number of Journal Bearing*Unit bearing pressure for bearing/(((Radius of Journal/Radial clearance for bearing)^2)*Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant) to evaluate the Journal Speed, The Journal Speed in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing formula is defined as the ratio of the product of Sommerfeld number and unit bearing pressure to the product of square of ratio of radius of journal to radial clearance and viscosity of lubricant. Journal Speed is denoted by ns symbol.

How to evaluate Journal Speed in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Journal Speed in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing, enter Sommerfeld Number of Journal Bearing (S), Unit bearing pressure for bearing (p), Radius of Journal (r), Radial clearance for bearing (c) & Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant l) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Journal Speed in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing

What is the formula to find Journal Speed in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing?
The formula of Journal Speed in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing is expressed as Journal Speed = 2*pi*Sommerfeld Number of Journal Bearing*Unit bearing pressure for bearing/(((Radius of Journal/Radial clearance for bearing)^2)*Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant). Here is an example- 1.587196 = 2*pi*2.58*960000/(((0.0255/2.4E-05)^2)*0.22).
How to calculate Journal Speed in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing?
With Sommerfeld Number of Journal Bearing (S), Unit bearing pressure for bearing (p), Radius of Journal (r), Radial clearance for bearing (c) & Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant l) we can find Journal Speed in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing using the formula - Journal Speed = 2*pi*Sommerfeld Number of Journal Bearing*Unit bearing pressure for bearing/(((Radius of Journal/Radial clearance for bearing)^2)*Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Journal Speed?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Journal Speed-
  • Journal Speed=Flow of Lubricant into Clearance Space*2*pi/(Radius of Journal*Radial clearance for bearing*Flow Variable*Axial Length of Bearing)OpenImg
Can the Journal Speed in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing be negative?
No, the Journal Speed in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing, measured in Angular Velocity cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Journal Speed in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing?
Journal Speed in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing is usually measured using the Revolution per Second[rev/s] for Angular Velocity. Radian per Second[rev/s], Radian per Day[rev/s], Radian per Hour[rev/s] are the few other units in which Journal Speed in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing can be measured.
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