Journal Bearings Optimization and Analysis

Optimization Tool for Bearing Engineers This book focuses on two important aspects of journal bearing design - namely a thermal prediction tool for both sliders and journal bearings as well as a five variable optimization technique using the hybrid scheme. A three-dimensional finite element thermo-hydrodynamic lubrication model that couples the Reynolds and energy equations is developed. The model uses the streamline upwind Petrov-Galerkin (SUPG) finite element method. The model is accurate and converges rapidly. The model is used to validate the optimization of journal bearings using data in the literature. Numerous simulation results appear in the appendices.

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Miles graduated from the University of Arkansas, USA in May 1988 with a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering. He lectured at the University of Zimbabwe till 2006. He graduated from the University of British Columbia with a masters in applied science.