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The Radius of Journal is the radius of the journal (which rotates freely in a supporting metal sleeve or shell). Check FAQs
r=c2πSpμlns
r - Radius of Journal?c - Radial clearance for bearing?S - Sommerfeld Number of Journal Bearing?p - Unit bearing pressure for bearing?μl - Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant?ns - Journal Speed?π - Archimedes' constant?

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25.4651Edit=0.024Edit23.14162.58Edit0.96Edit220Edit10Edit
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Radius of Journal given Sommerfeld Number of Bearing Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
r=c2πSpμlns
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
r=0.024mm2π2.580.96MPa220cP10rev/s
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
r=0.024mm23.14162.580.96MPa220cP10rev/s
Next Step Convert Units
r=2.4E-5m23.14162.58960000Pa0.22Pa*s62.8319rad/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
r=2.4E-523.14162.589600000.2262.8319
Next Step Evaluate
r=0.0254650991115349m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
r=25.4650991115349mm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
r=25.4651mm

Radius of Journal given Sommerfeld Number of Bearing Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Functions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Radius of Journal

​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 in Terms of Flow Variable
r=Qcs2πFVcnsla

Other formulas in Journal category

​Go Journal Speed in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing
ns=2πSp((rc)2)μl
​Go Journal Diameter given Unit Bearing Pressure
d=Wrpla
​Go Flow of Lubricant in Clearance of Journal in Terms of Flow Variable
Qcs=FVrcnsla2π
​Go Journal Speed in Terms of Flow Variable
ns=Qcs2πrcFVla

How to Evaluate Radius of Journal given Sommerfeld Number of Bearing?

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

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

FAQs on Radius of Journal given Sommerfeld Number of Bearing

What is the formula to find Radius of Journal given Sommerfeld Number of Bearing?
The formula of Radius of Journal given Sommerfeld Number of Bearing is expressed as Radius of Journal = Radial clearance for bearing*sqrt(2*pi*Sommerfeld Number of Journal Bearing*Unit bearing pressure for bearing/(Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant*Journal Speed)). Here is an example- 25465.1 = 2.4E-05*sqrt(2*pi*2.58*960000/(0.22*62.8318530685963)).
How to calculate Radius of Journal given Sommerfeld Number of Bearing?
With Radial clearance for bearing (c), Sommerfeld Number of Journal Bearing (S), Unit bearing pressure for bearing (p), Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant l) & Journal Speed (ns) we can find Radius of Journal given Sommerfeld Number of Bearing using the formula - Radius of Journal = Radial clearance for bearing*sqrt(2*pi*Sommerfeld Number of Journal Bearing*Unit bearing pressure for bearing/(Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant*Journal Speed)). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Square Root Function function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Radius of Journal?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Radius of Journal-
  • Radius of Journal=Radius of Bearing-Radial clearance for bearingOpenImg
  • Radius of Journal=Radius of Bearing-(Eccentricity in bearing+Minimum Film Thickness)OpenImg
  • Radius of Journal=Flow of Lubricant into Clearance Space*2*pi/(Flow Variable*Radial clearance for bearing*Journal Speed*Axial Length of Bearing)OpenImg
Can the Radius of Journal given Sommerfeld Number of Bearing be negative?
No, the Radius of Journal given Sommerfeld Number of Bearing, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Radius of Journal given Sommerfeld Number of Bearing?
Radius of Journal given Sommerfeld Number of Bearing is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Radius of Journal given Sommerfeld Number of Bearing can be measured.
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