Numerical Analysis of a Hydrodynamic Herringbone Grooved Journal Bearing

Table 1

Data of the operating conditions.

Diameter	D	50 mm
Width of herringbone	w	20 mm
Radial clearance	C	500 µm
Depth of groove	HG	500 µm
Lubricant	µ	Oil ISO VG 32 (MPa s)
Rotational speed		2000 rpm to 25000 rpm
Number of grooves	NG	8
Herringbone angle	β	45°