Abstract
The objective of this study was to experimentally investigate hydrodynamic pressure generation in surface-pocketed thrust washers. A novel method of pressure mapping was developed to allow for in situ measurement of the pressure generated by surface modifications. Thin-film pressure transducers, located just below the thrust washer surface, were used to measure pressure variations as a function of the operating conditions. Contour maps showing the cavitation region and the location of peak pressure were clearly displayed. The experimental work presented maps the pressure profiles with real-time, high-resolution sensors. The thin-film pressure transducers were used to investigate the pressure interactions between surface features. In addition to the experimental setup, a model of the contact was developed using ANSYS FLUENT. Cavitation, friction, film thickness, and load support were all compared with experimental results and the two were shown to be in good agreement. The model demonstrated an accurate prediction of the pressure profile but varied slightly with the predicted load support of the thrust washer. The simulation was then used to optimize the pocket density for the experimental operating conditions. The optimal bearing design had the highest load-carrying capacity with a low friction coefficient.
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