Film Thickness in Terms of Flow Coefficient and Flow of Lubricant Calculator

✖The Flow of Lubricant is the movement of lubricant within a sliding contact bearing, essential for reducing friction and wear between moving parts.ⓘ Flow of Lubricant [Q]			+10% -10%
✖The Total Projected Area of Bearing Pad is the surface area of the bearing pad that is in contact with the load, influencing its performance and stability.ⓘ Total Projected Area of Bearing Pad [A_p]			+10% -10%
✖The Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant is a measure of a lubricant's resistance to flow, influencing the performance and efficiency of sliding contact bearings.ⓘ Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant [μ_l]			+10% -10%
✖The Load Acting on Sliding Bearing is the force exerted on a sliding bearing, impacting its performance and the film thickness of the lubricant between surfaces.ⓘ Load Acting on Sliding Bearing [W]			+10% -10%
✖The Flow Coefficient is a measure of the ease with which fluid flows through a bearing, influenced by film thickness and lubrication conditions.ⓘ Flow Coefficient [q_f]			+10% -10%

✖Oil film thickness is defined as the thickness of the oil film between the two parts in relative motion.ⓘ Film Thickness in Terms of Flow Coefficient and Flow of Lubricant [h]

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Film Thickness in Terms of Flow Coefficient and Flow of Lubricant Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Oil Film thickness = (Flow of Lubricant*Total Projected Area of Bearing Pad*Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant/(Load Acting on Sliding Bearing*Flow Coefficient))^(1/3)
h = (Q*A_p*μ_l/(W*q_f))^(1/3)
This formula uses 6 Variables

Variables Used

Oil Film thickness - (Measured in Meter) - Oil film thickness is defined as the thickness of the oil film between the two parts in relative motion.
Flow of Lubricant - (Measured in Cubic Meter per Second) - The Flow of Lubricant is the movement of lubricant within a sliding contact bearing, essential for reducing friction and wear between moving parts.
Total Projected Area of Bearing Pad - (Measured in Square Meter) - The Total Projected Area of Bearing Pad is the surface area of the bearing pad that is in contact with the load, influencing its performance and stability.
Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant - (Measured in Pascal Second) - The Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant is a measure of a lubricant's resistance to flow, influencing the performance and efficiency of sliding contact bearings.
Load Acting on Sliding Bearing - (Measured in Newton) - The Load Acting on Sliding Bearing is the force exerted on a sliding bearing, impacting its performance and the film thickness of the lubricant between surfaces.
Flow Coefficient - The Flow Coefficient is a measure of the ease with which fluid flows through a bearing, influenced by film thickness and lubrication conditions.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Flow of Lubricant: 1600 Cubic Millimeter per Second --> 1.6E-06 Cubic Meter per Second (Check conversion here)
Total Projected Area of Bearing Pad: 450 Square Millimeter --> 0.00045 Square Meter (Check conversion here)
Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant: 220 Centipoise --> 0.22 Pascal Second (Check conversion here)
Load Acting on Sliding Bearing: 1800 Newton --> 1800 Newton No Conversion Required
Flow Coefficient: 11.8 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

h = (Q*A_p*μ_l/(W*q_f))^(1/3) --> (1.6E-06*0.00045*0.22/(1800*11.8))^(1/3)

Evaluating ... ...

h = 1.95374054045119E-05

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

1.95374054045119E-05 Meter -->0.0195374054045119 Millimeter (Check conversion here)

FINAL ANSWER

0.0195374054045119 ≈ 0.019537 Millimeter <-- Oil Film thickness

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Film Thickness in Terms of Flow Coefficient and Flow of Lubricant Formula

Oil Film thickness = (Flow of Lubricant*Total Projected Area of Bearing Pad*Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant/(Load Acting on Sliding Bearing*Flow Coefficient))^(1/3)
h = (Q*A_p*μ_l/(W*q_f))^(1/3)

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How to Calculate Film Thickness in Terms of Flow Coefficient and Flow of Lubricant?

Film Thickness in Terms of Flow Coefficient and Flow of Lubricant calculator uses Oil Film thickness = (Flow of Lubricant*Total Projected Area of Bearing Pad*Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant/(Load Acting on Sliding Bearing*Flow Coefficient))^(1/3) to calculate the Oil Film thickness, Film Thickness in Terms of Flow Coefficient and Flow of Lubricant formula is defined as a method to assess the thickness of the lubricant film in sliding contact bearings. It considers the flow characteristics of the lubricant and the operational conditions to ensure effective lubrication and reduce wear. Oil Film thickness is denoted by h symbol.

How to calculate Film Thickness in Terms of Flow Coefficient and Flow of Lubricant using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Film Thickness in Terms of Flow Coefficient and Flow of Lubricant, enter Flow of Lubricant (Q), Total Projected Area of Bearing Pad (A_p), Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant (μ_l), Load Acting on Sliding Bearing (W) & Flow Coefficient (q_f) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Film Thickness in Terms of Flow Coefficient and Flow of Lubricant calculation can be explained with given input values -> 19.53741 = (1.6E-06*0.00045*0.22/(1800*11.8))^(1/3).

FAQ

What is Film Thickness in Terms of Flow Coefficient and Flow of Lubricant?

Film Thickness in Terms of Flow Coefficient and Flow of Lubricant formula is defined as a method to assess the thickness of the lubricant film in sliding contact bearings. It considers the flow characteristics of the lubricant and the operational conditions to ensure effective lubrication and reduce wear and is represented as h = (Q*A_p*μ_l/(W*q_f))^(1/3) or Oil Film thickness = (Flow of Lubricant*Total Projected Area of Bearing Pad*Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant/(Load Acting on Sliding Bearing*Flow Coefficient))^(1/3). The Flow of Lubricant is the movement of lubricant within a sliding contact bearing, essential for reducing friction and wear between moving parts, The Total Projected Area of Bearing Pad is the surface area of the bearing pad that is in contact with the load, influencing its performance and stability, The Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant is a measure of a lubricant's resistance to flow, influencing the performance and efficiency of sliding contact bearings, The Load Acting on Sliding Bearing is the force exerted on a sliding bearing, impacting its performance and the film thickness of the lubricant between surfaces & The Flow Coefficient is a measure of the ease with which fluid flows through a bearing, influenced by film thickness and lubrication conditions.

How to calculate Film Thickness in Terms of Flow Coefficient and Flow of Lubricant?

Film Thickness in Terms of Flow Coefficient and Flow of Lubricant formula is defined as a method to assess the thickness of the lubricant film in sliding contact bearings. It considers the flow characteristics of the lubricant and the operational conditions to ensure effective lubrication and reduce wear is calculated using Oil Film thickness = (Flow of Lubricant*Total Projected Area of Bearing Pad*Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant/(Load Acting on Sliding Bearing*Flow Coefficient))^(1/3). To calculate Film Thickness in Terms of Flow Coefficient and Flow of Lubricant, you need Flow of Lubricant (Q), Total Projected Area of Bearing Pad (A_p), Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant (μ_l), Load Acting on Sliding Bearing (W) & Flow Coefficient (q_f). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Flow of Lubricant, Total Projected Area of Bearing Pad, Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant, Load Acting on Sliding Bearing & Flow Coefficient and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Oil Film thickness?

In this formula, Oil Film thickness uses Flow of Lubricant, Total Projected Area of Bearing Pad, Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant, Load Acting on Sliding Bearing & Flow Coefficient. We can use 2 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Oil Film thickness = Dynamic Viscosity of Oil*Area of Moving Plate on Oil*Velocity of Moving Plate on Oil/Tangential Force on Moving Plate
Oil Film thickness = (Length of Slot in Direction of Flow*12*Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant*Flow of Lubricant from Slot/(Breadth of Slot for Oil Flow*Pressure Difference between Slot Sides))^(1/3)

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