Study on Influence Factors of Bearing Capacity of Water-Lubricated Thrust Bearing and its Improving Methods

Abstract

Water is a kind of low viscosity liquid and the bearing capacity of water lubrication bearings is very low. The influence factors of bearing capacity of water-lubricated thrust bearing and its improving methods are studied. First, bearing capacity characteristic of water-lubricated bearings is expounded. Secondly, the main factors of affecting bearing capacity are analyzed. At last, by combining the master pump motor running condition, the bearing capacity is improved by changing many factors including the material and hardness matching of friction pair, the roughness of grinding area, bearing structure, fan-shaped bushes number, pivot location, confined area of bearing, speed and the medium temperature, etc. The study provides a theory basis for improving bearing capacity of water-lubricated bearings.