Methodology for the Control of Wear of Journal Bearing Operating in Mixed Lubrication Regime

The journal bearings subjected to heavy load and slow speed operates in mixed lubrication regime causing contact between the interacting surfaces and resulting in wear. The complexity of wear behavior and lack of unifying theory/model make wear control very challenging. In the present research work, a methodology is outlined for the minimization of the wear of journal bearing operating in mixed lubrication regime. The main feature of the design methodology is the consideration all influencing factors which have been identified and validated by conducting theoretical and experimental studies. This design methodology is recommended as an aid to the designer in controlling wear of journal bearing operating in mixed lubrication conditions.