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The Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant is the resistance to movement of one layer of fluid over another. Check FAQs
μl=2πSp((rc)2)ns
μl - Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant?S - Sommerfeld Number of Journal Bearing?p - Unit bearing pressure for bearing?r - Radius of Journal?c - Radial clearance for bearing?ns - Journal Speed?π - Archimedes' constant?

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219.3982Edit=23.14162.58Edit0.96Edit((25.5Edit0.024Edit)2)10Edit
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Viscosity of Lubricant in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
μl=2πSp((rc)2)ns
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
μl=2π2.580.96MPa((25.5mm0.024mm)2)10rev/s
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
μl=23.14162.580.96MPa((25.5mm0.024mm)2)10rev/s
Next Step Convert Units
μl=23.14162.58960000Pa((0.0255m2.4E-5m)2)62.8319rad/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
μl=23.14162.58960000((0.02552.4E-5)2)62.8319
Next Step Evaluate
μl=0.219398200703214Pa*s
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
μl=219.398200703214cP
LAST Step Rounding Answer
μl=219.3982cP

Viscosity of Lubricant in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
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.
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.
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

Other Formulas to find Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant

​Go Viscosity in Terms of Kinematic Viscosity and Density for Sliding Contact Bearing
μl=zρ
​Go Viscosity of Lubricant in Terms of Flow of Lubricant
μl=ΔPbh312lQslot
​Go Viscosity in Terms of Flow Coefficient and Flow of Lubricant
μl=qfWh3ApQbp

Other formulas in Viscosity and Density of Lubricant category

​Go Absolute Viscosity of Oil in Terms of Tangential Force
μo=PhApoVm
​Go Area of moving plate of sliding contact bearing given absolute viscosity
Apo=PhμoVm
​Go Velocity of Moving Plate in Terms of Absolute Viscosity
Vm=PhμoApo
​Go Kinematic Viscosity in Centi-Stokes in Terms of Viscosity in Saybolt's Unversal Seconds
zk=(0.22t)-(180t)

How to Evaluate Viscosity of Lubricant in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing?

Viscosity of Lubricant in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing evaluator uses Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant = 2*pi*Sommerfeld Number of Journal Bearing*Unit bearing pressure for bearing/(((Radius of Journal/Radial clearance for bearing)^2)*Journal Speed) to evaluate the Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant, Viscosity of Lubricant in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing formula is defined as a relationship that describes how the viscosity of a lubricant affects the performance and efficiency of sliding contact bearings under varying operational conditions. Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant is denoted by μl symbol.

How to evaluate Viscosity of Lubricant in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Viscosity of Lubricant 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) & Journal Speed (ns) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Viscosity of Lubricant in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing

What is the formula to find Viscosity of Lubricant in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing?
The formula of Viscosity of Lubricant in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing is expressed as Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant = 2*pi*Sommerfeld Number of Journal Bearing*Unit bearing pressure for bearing/(((Radius of Journal/Radial clearance for bearing)^2)*Journal Speed). Here is an example- 219398.2 = 2*pi*2.58*960000/((0.0255/2.4E-05)^2*62.8318530685963).
How to calculate Viscosity of Lubricant 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) & Journal Speed (ns) we can find Viscosity of Lubricant in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing using the formula - Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant = 2*pi*Sommerfeld Number of Journal Bearing*Unit bearing pressure for bearing/(((Radius of Journal/Radial clearance for bearing)^2)*Journal Speed). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant-
  • Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant=Kinematic Viscosity of Lubricant Oil*Density of Lubricating OilOpenImg
  • Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant=Pressure Difference Between Slot Sides*Breadth of Slot for Oil Flow*(Oil Film Thickness^3)/(12*Length of Slot in Direction of Flow*Flow of Lubricant From Slot)OpenImg
  • Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant=Flow Coefficient*Load Acting on Sliding Bearing*(Oil Film Thickness^3)/(Total Projected Area of Bearing Pad*Flow of Lubricant Across Bearing Pad)OpenImg
Can the Viscosity of Lubricant in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing be negative?
No, the Viscosity of Lubricant in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing, measured in Dynamic Viscosity cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Viscosity of Lubricant in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing?
Viscosity of Lubricant in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing is usually measured using the Centipoise[cP] for Dynamic Viscosity. Pascal Second[cP], Newton Second per Square Meter[cP], Millinewton Second per Square Meter[cP] are the few other units in which Viscosity of Lubricant in Terms of Sommerfeld Number of Bearing can be measured.
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