Viscosity in Terms of Kinematic Viscosity and Density for Sliding Contact Bearing Calculator

✖Kinematic viscosity of lubricant oil is an atmospheric variable defined as the ratio between the dynamic viscosity μ and the density ρ of the fluid.ⓘ Kinematic Viscosity of Lubricant Oil [z]			+10% -10%
✖The Density of Lubricating Oil is defined as the mass of a unit volume of oil.ⓘ Density of Lubricating Oil [ρ]			+10% -10%

✖The Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant is the resistance to movement of one layer of fluid over another.ⓘ Viscosity in Terms of Kinematic Viscosity and Density for Sliding Contact Bearing [μ_l]

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Viscosity in Terms of Kinematic Viscosity and Density for Sliding Contact Bearing Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant = Kinematic Viscosity of Lubricant Oil*Density of Lubricating Oil
μ_l = z*ρ
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant - (Measured in Pascal Second) - The Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant is the resistance to movement of one layer of fluid over another.
Kinematic Viscosity of Lubricant Oil - (Measured in Square Meter per Second) - Kinematic viscosity of lubricant oil is an atmospheric variable defined as the ratio between the dynamic viscosity μ and the density ρ of the fluid.
Density of Lubricating Oil - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - The Density of Lubricating Oil is defined as the mass of a unit volume of oil.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Kinematic Viscosity of Lubricant Oil: 250 Centistokes --> 0.00025 Square Meter per Second (Check conversion here)
Density of Lubricating Oil: 0.88 Gram per Cubic Centimeter --> 880 Kilogram per Cubic Meter (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

μ_l = z*ρ --> 0.00025*880

Evaluating ... ...

μ_l = 0.22

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.22 Pascal Second -->220 Centipoise (Check conversion here)

FINAL ANSWER

220 Centipoise <-- Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant

(Calculation completed in 00.006 seconds)

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Viscosity in Terms of Kinematic Viscosity and Density for Sliding Contact Bearing Formula

Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant = Kinematic Viscosity of Lubricant Oil*Density of Lubricating Oil
μ_l = z*ρ

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 Viscosity in Terms of Kinematic Viscosity and Density for Sliding Contact Bearing?

Viscosity in Terms of Kinematic Viscosity and Density for Sliding Contact Bearing calculator uses Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant = Kinematic Viscosity of Lubricant Oil*Density of Lubricating Oil to calculate the Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant, Viscosity in Terms of Kinematic Viscosity and Density for Sliding Contact Bearing formula is defined as a relationship that expresses the dynamic viscosity of a lubricant based on its kinematic viscosity and density, essential for optimizing bearing performance and reducing friction. Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant is denoted by μ_l symbol.

How to calculate Viscosity in Terms of Kinematic Viscosity and Density for Sliding Contact Bearing using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Viscosity in Terms of Kinematic Viscosity and Density for Sliding Contact Bearing, enter Kinematic Viscosity of Lubricant Oil (z) & Density of Lubricating Oil (ρ) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Viscosity in Terms of Kinematic Viscosity and Density for Sliding Contact Bearing calculation can be explained with given input values -> 220000 = 0.00025*880.

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What is Viscosity in Terms of Kinematic Viscosity and Density for Sliding Contact Bearing?

Viscosity in Terms of Kinematic Viscosity and Density for Sliding Contact Bearing formula is defined as a relationship that expresses the dynamic viscosity of a lubricant based on its kinematic viscosity and density, essential for optimizing bearing performance and reducing friction and is represented as μ_l = z*ρ or Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant = Kinematic Viscosity of Lubricant Oil*Density of Lubricating Oil. Kinematic viscosity of lubricant oil is an atmospheric variable defined as the ratio between the dynamic viscosity μ and the density ρ of the fluid & The Density of Lubricating Oil is defined as the mass of a unit volume of oil.

How to calculate Viscosity in Terms of Kinematic Viscosity and Density for Sliding Contact Bearing?

Viscosity in Terms of Kinematic Viscosity and Density for Sliding Contact Bearing formula is defined as a relationship that expresses the dynamic viscosity of a lubricant based on its kinematic viscosity and density, essential for optimizing bearing performance and reducing friction is calculated using Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant = Kinematic Viscosity of Lubricant Oil*Density of Lubricating Oil. To calculate Viscosity in Terms of Kinematic Viscosity and Density for Sliding Contact Bearing, you need Kinematic Viscosity of Lubricant Oil (z) & Density of Lubricating Oil (ρ). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Kinematic Viscosity of Lubricant Oil & Density of Lubricating Oil 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 Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant?

In this formula, Dynamic Viscosity of Lubricant uses Kinematic Viscosity of Lubricant Oil & Density of Lubricating Oil. We can use 3 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

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)
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)
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)

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