Flow of Lubricating Oil Passing through Pad in Terms of Flow Coefficient Calculator

✖The Flow Coefficient is a measure of the efficiency of fluid flow through a bearing, indicating how well the bearing can support load under hydrostatic conditions.ⓘ Flow Coefficient [q_f]			+10% -10%
✖The Load Acting on Sliding Bearing is the force exerted on a sliding bearing surface, crucial for assessing bearing performance and ensuring proper mechanical function.ⓘ Load Acting on Sliding Bearing [W]			+10% -10%
✖The Oil Film thickness is the measurement of the layer of lubricant between two surfaces in contact, crucial for reducing friction and wear in sliding contact bearings.ⓘ Oil Film thickness [h]			+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 load distribution and performance.ⓘ 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 in mechanical systems.ⓘ Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant [μ_l]			+10% -10%

✖The Flow of Lubricant is the movement of lubricant fluid within a hydrostatic bearing, essential for reducing friction and ensuring smooth operation of mechanical components.ⓘ Flow of Lubricating Oil Passing through Pad in Terms of Flow Coefficient [Q]

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Flow of Lubricating Oil Passing through Pad in Terms of Flow Coefficient Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

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

Variables Used

Flow of Lubricant - (Measured in Cubic Meter per Second) - The Flow of Lubricant is the movement of lubricant fluid within a hydrostatic bearing, essential for reducing friction and ensuring smooth operation of mechanical components.
Flow Coefficient - The Flow Coefficient is a measure of the efficiency of fluid flow through a bearing, indicating how well the bearing can support load under hydrostatic conditions.
Load Acting on Sliding Bearing - (Measured in Newton) - The Load Acting on Sliding Bearing is the force exerted on a sliding bearing surface, crucial for assessing bearing performance and ensuring proper mechanical function.
Oil Film thickness - (Measured in Meter) - The Oil Film thickness is the measurement of the layer of lubricant between two surfaces in contact, crucial for reducing friction and wear in sliding contact bearings.
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 load distribution and performance.
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 in mechanical systems.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Flow Coefficient: 11 --> No Conversion Required
Load Acting on Sliding Bearing: 1800 Newton --> 1800 Newton No Conversion Required
Oil Film thickness: 0.02 Millimeter --> 2E-05 Meter (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)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

Q = q_f*W*(h^3)/(A_p*μ_l) --> 11*1800*(2E-05^3)/(0.00045*0.22)

Evaluating ... ...

Q = 1.6E-06

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

1.6E-06 Cubic Meter per Second -->1600 Cubic Millimeter per Second (Check conversion here)

FINAL ANSWER

1600 Cubic Millimeter per Second <-- Flow of Lubricant

(Calculation completed in 00.006 seconds)

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Length of Slot in Direction of Flow in Terms of Flow of Lubricant

LaTeX Go Length of Slot in Direction of Flow = Pressure Difference between Slot Sides*Breadth of Slot for Oil Flow*(Oil Film thickness^3)/(12*Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant*Flow of Lubricant from Slot)

Flow of Lubricant through slot in Terms of Pressure Difference

LaTeX Go Flow of Lubricant from Slot = Pressure Difference between Slot Sides*Breadth of Slot for Oil Flow*(Oil Film thickness^3)/(12*Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant*Length of Slot in Direction of Flow)

Dimension b of Slot given Flow of Lubricant

LaTeX Go Breadth of Slot for Oil Flow = Length of Slot in Direction of Flow*12*Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant*Flow of Lubricant from Slot/((Oil Film thickness^3)*Pressure Difference between Slot Sides)

Total Projected Area of Bearing Pad

LaTeX Go Total Projected Area of Bearing Pad = Dimension X of Bearing Pad*Dimension Y of Bearing Pad

Flow of Lubricating Oil Passing through Pad in Terms of Flow Coefficient Formula

LaTeX Go

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

What is Sliding Contact Bearing?

The sliding contact bearings in which the sliding action is along the circumference of a circle or an arc of a circle and carrying radial loads are known as journal or sleeve bearings.

How to Calculate Flow of Lubricating Oil Passing through Pad in Terms of Flow Coefficient?

Flow of Lubricating Oil Passing through Pad in Terms of Flow Coefficient calculator uses Flow of Lubricant = Flow Coefficient*Load Acting on Sliding Bearing*(Oil Film thickness^3)/(Total Projected Area of Bearing Pad*Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant) to calculate the Flow of Lubricant, Flow of Lubricating Oil Passing through Pad in Terms of Flow Coefficient formula is defined as a representation of the relationship between the flow rate of lubricating oil and various factors such as the flow coefficient, pad dimensions, and oil viscosity, essential for optimizing bearing performance. Flow of Lubricant is denoted by Q symbol.

How to calculate Flow of Lubricating Oil Passing through Pad in Terms of Flow Coefficient using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Flow of Lubricating Oil Passing through Pad in Terms of Flow Coefficient, enter Flow Coefficient (q_f), Load Acting on Sliding Bearing (W), Oil Film thickness (h), Total Projected Area of Bearing Pad (A_p) & Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant (μ_l) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Flow of Lubricating Oil Passing through Pad in Terms of Flow Coefficient calculation can be explained with given input values -> 1.7E+12 = 11*1800*(2E-05^3)/(0.00045*0.22).

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What is Flow of Lubricating Oil Passing through Pad in Terms of Flow Coefficient?

Flow of Lubricating Oil Passing through Pad in Terms of Flow Coefficient formula is defined as a representation of the relationship between the flow rate of lubricating oil and various factors such as the flow coefficient, pad dimensions, and oil viscosity, essential for optimizing bearing performance and is represented as Q = q_f*W*(h^3)/(A_p*μ_l) or Flow of Lubricant = Flow Coefficient*Load Acting on Sliding Bearing*(Oil Film thickness^3)/(Total Projected Area of Bearing Pad*Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant). The Flow Coefficient is a measure of the efficiency of fluid flow through a bearing, indicating how well the bearing can support load under hydrostatic conditions, The Load Acting on Sliding Bearing is the force exerted on a sliding bearing surface, crucial for assessing bearing performance and ensuring proper mechanical function, The Oil Film thickness is the measurement of the layer of lubricant between two surfaces in contact, crucial for reducing friction and wear in sliding contact bearings, The Total Projected Area of Bearing Pad is the surface area of the bearing pad that is in contact with the load, influencing load distribution and performance & The Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant is a measure of a lubricant's resistance to flow, influencing the performance and efficiency of sliding contact bearings in mechanical systems.

How to calculate Flow of Lubricating Oil Passing through Pad in Terms of Flow Coefficient?

Flow of Lubricating Oil Passing through Pad in Terms of Flow Coefficient formula is defined as a representation of the relationship between the flow rate of lubricating oil and various factors such as the flow coefficient, pad dimensions, and oil viscosity, essential for optimizing bearing performance is calculated using Flow of Lubricant = Flow Coefficient*Load Acting on Sliding Bearing*(Oil Film thickness^3)/(Total Projected Area of Bearing Pad*Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant). To calculate Flow of Lubricating Oil Passing through Pad in Terms of Flow Coefficient, you need Flow Coefficient (q_f), Load Acting on Sliding Bearing (W), Oil Film thickness (h), Total Projected Area of Bearing Pad (A_p) & Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant (μ_l). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Flow Coefficient, Load Acting on Sliding Bearing, Oil Film thickness, Total Projected Area of Bearing Pad & Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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