CAT NO: DIDACTICMachine lab0008
Michell Tilting Pad Bearing App.
Michell Tilting Pad Bearing App
The apparatus consists of a pad, which can be tilted to the required
angle. An endless belt, which moves, beneath the pad, carries the oil
over its surface from oil bath.
When the pad is tilted over the oil
film, pressure is developed, the pad is provided with pressure tapings
parallel and perpendicular to belt direction. The pressure distribution
is measured over a multi tube manometer. A variable speed motor drives
the belt. The tilting angle and minimum gap between pad and belt can be
adjusted and characteristics thus can be studied at various gaps,
inclination and relative surface speeds.
Experiments
Demonstration of pressure development
Plotting pressure variation curve in longitudinal & transverse direction of a pad for various speeds and pad inclination
Demonstration of cavitations phenomenon
Utilities Required
Power Supply: 230 V AC, Single Phase.
Floor space: 1m x 1.5 m (approx).
SAE-40 oil for carrying the test (approx 3 Ltrs.)
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