Radial Clearance in Tribology Formulas

The Radial Clearance is a measured value of the total movement of one ring relative to the other in a plane perpendicular to the bearing axis. And is denoted by c. Radial Clearance is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Radial Clearance is always positive.

Formulas to find Radial Clearance in Tribology

fxRadial Clearance given Eccentricity Ratio and Thickness of Film at any PositionGo

Tribology formulas that make use of Radial Clearance

fxOil Film Thickness at any Position in Journal BearingGo

fxEccentricity Ratio given Radial Clearance and Film Thickness at any PositionGo

List of variables in Tribology formulas

fx Oil Film Thickness at any Position θ Go

fx Eccentricity Ratio Go

fx Angle Measured from Point of Minimum of Oil Film Go

FAQ

What is the Radial Clearance?

The Radial Clearance is a measured value of the total movement of one ring relative to the other in a plane perpendicular to the bearing axis. Radial Clearance is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Radial Clearance is always positive.

Can the Radial Clearance be negative?

No, the Radial Clearance, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Radial Clearance?

Radial Clearance is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Radial Clearance can be measured.

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