 
    Bearings are widely used in rotating machines. Understanding the factors affecting their reliability and service life is essential in ensuring good machine design and performance. Solving Tribology Problems in Rotating Machines reviews these factors and their implications for improved machine performance. The first two chapters review ways of assessing the performance and reliability of rolling-element bearings. The author then goes on to discuss key performance problems and the factors affecting bearing reliability. There are chapters on cage and roller slip, and particular types of failure in equipment such as alternators, condensers and pumps. The author also reviews the effects of such factors as localised electrical currents, seating, clearance, grades of lubricant, axial forces, vibration on performance and service life. The book concludes by reviewing ways of improving bearing design. Solving Tribology Problems in Rotating Machines will be an essential reference for engineers involved in the design and operation of rotating machines in such sectors as power generation, electrical and automotive engineering.
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Reliability Analysis of Rolling-Element Bearings 
A General Review 
Introduction 
Detection of Bearing Malfunction and Determination of Defect Frequencies 
Resonant Frequencies 
Experimental Procedure 
Instrumentation Details and Techniques 
Determination of Defect Frequencies and Energy Levels 
Results and Discussion 
Conclusions and Recommendations 
References 
Nomenclature 
 
Functional Performance of Rolling-Element Bearings for Acceptance in Routine Applications 
A General Review 
Introduction 
Bearing Test Philosophy 
Bearing Test Machine 
Experimental Procedure 
Data Deduction 
Results and Discussion 
Overall Vibration levels of Bearings 
Predicted Life of Bearings 
Comparison of Performance of Bearings 
Conclusions and Recommendation 
References 
 
Cage and Roller Slip of Rolling-Element Bearings 
A General Review 
Introduction 
Characteristic Defect Frequencies 
Experimental Procedure 
Spectral Analysis Technique 
Determination of Defect Frequencies and Energy Levels 
Results and Discussion 
Comparison of Bearings 
Conclusions 
References 
Appendix 
Nomenclature 
 
Diagnosis and Cause Analysis of Rolling-Elements Bearings Failure in Electric Power Equipments 
A General Review 
Introduction 
Bearing Arrangement and Nature of Bearing Failure 
Investigations, Observation of Failures and Data Collection 
Results and Discussion 
Conclusions 
References 
 
Localized Electrical Current in Rolling-Element Bearings 
A General Review 
Introduction 
Bearing Arrangement and Nature of Bearing Failure 
Investigations, Observations and Data Collection 
Theoretical Model and Approach to Determine the Flow of Localized Current in a Bearing 
Field Strength on Track Surfaces of Races and Rolling-Elements 
Magnetic Flux Density 
Determination of Time Span for the Appearance of Flutes on Track Surfaces 
Data deduction 
Results and Discussion 
Conclusions 
References 
Nomenclature 
 
Response and Performance of a Rolling - Element Bearing Under the Influence of Electric Current 
A General Review 
Introduction 
Behaviour of Greases in Non-Insulated Bearings 
Effect of Current on Formation of Corrugated Pattern on Roller Track of Races of Roller Bearings 
The Effect of Current Leakage on Electro Adhesion Forces in Rolling Friction and Magnetic Flux Density Distribution on Bearing Surfaces 
Effect of Operating Parameters on the Threshold Voltages and Impedance Response of Non-Insulated Rolling-Element Bearings 
Impedance, Capacitance and Charge Accumulation on Roller Bearings 
Contact Temperature, Contact Stresses and Slip Bands Initiation on Roller Track of Races 
Effects of Instantaneous Charge Leakage on Roller Tracks of Roller Bearings Lubricated with High Resistivity Lubricants 
Capacitive Effects of Roller Bearings on Repeated Starts and Stops of a Machine 
Mechanism of Bearing Failures 
Conclusion 
References 
Nomenclature 
 
The Effect of Oil Grades and Clearance Ratios on Reliability of Cylindrical Hydrodynamic Bearings 
A General Review 
Introduction 
Background 
Theoretical 
Evaluation of Viscosity Coefficients 
Determination of Viscosity Integral 
Assessment of Bearing Performance 
Effect of Oil Grades on Temperature-Rise and Safe Load-Carrying 
Capacity of Bearings 
Bearing Turbulence and Transition Speed 
Results and Discussion 
Conclusions and Recommendation 
References 
Nomenclature 
 
Spherical Seating of Hydrodynamic Journal Bearings 
A General Review 
Introduction 
Theoretical Basis of the Simplified Design Methodology 
Evaluation of Minimum Values of Constant of Moment of Friction and Optimum Values of the Design Parameters of Spherical Seating 
Functional Nomographs for Evaluation of Optimum Values of Design Parameters of Spherical Seating 
Guidelines for Choosing the Optimum Values of Design Parameters of Spherical Seating 
Conclusions and Recommendation 
References 
Nomenclature 
 
Life Estimation of Turbine Oils -- A Methodology and Criterion for Their Acceptance / Rejection 
A General Review 
Introduction 
Experimental Investigations 
Data deduction 
Results and Discussion 
Conclusions and Recommendation 
References 
Annexure-1 
 
Axial Force on Motor Bearings - A Tool for Performance Evaluation 
A General Review 
Introduction 
Axial force Measurement Technique 
Experimental Determination of Axial Force 
Results and Discussion 
Conclusions and Future Studies 
Bibliography 
 
An Analysis of the Progressive Increase in Vibration of a Large Synchronous Electric Motor 
A General Review 
Introduction 
Possible Sources of Vibrations 
Diagnosis of Causes of Vibrations 
System design, Bearing Assembly and Characteristic Features of the Synchronous Motor Under Investigation 
Investigations and Analysis 
Results and Discussion 
Conclusions and Recommendation 
References 
 
A Study of the Causes of Failure of Rolling Element Bearings in Alternators 
A general review 
Introduction 
Design Features of the Alternators 
Nature of Bearing Failure 
Data collection and Investigations 
Causes of Shaft Voltages and Flow of Current Through Bearings 
Results and Discussions 
Conclusions and Recommendation 
References 
 
The Diagnosis of the Cause of Bearing Problem in a Synchronous Condenser 
A general review 
Introduction 
Technical Details of Synchronous Condenser 
Experimental Procedure 
Measurement Obtained 
Theoretical 
Comparison of Theoretical and Experimental Data 
Results and Discussion 
Conclusions 
References 
Nomenclature 
 
The Cause of Noise at the Top Bearings of Vertical Pump - Motor Sets 
Introduction 
Sump Layout and Construction 
System Layout 
System Behavior 
Factors Causing the Unusual System Behavior 
Vibration Spectra and Analysis 
Data deduction and Discussions 
Design of Bearing Used and Its Significance 
Explanation of the Cause of Noise at the Motor Top Bearing 
Conclusions and Recommendations 
Bibliography 
 
Modifications to the Design and Bearings of Horizontal - Axis Windmills Used for Pumping Water, to Achieve Trouble Free Reliable Operation 
A general review 
Introduction 
Design Features 
Operational Philosophy 
Transmission System 
The Bearings and the Performance of the Reciprocating Pump 
Recommendations 
Conclusions 
References 
 
Magnetic Suspension Bearings for A.C. Energy Meters 
A General Review 
Introduction 
Design Consideration 
Mechanical Requirements 
Typical Construction 
Frictional Torque Studies 
Conclusions and Discussion 
Bibliography 
 
A New-Generation of Rolling Element Bearing with an Outline of its Performance Advantages 
A General Review 
Introduction 
Basic Concept and Principle of Operation of DDHPB 
Theoretical Analysis 
Theory Behind Performance Evaluation of Bearings 
Design and Test Conditions of the DDHPB 
Bearing Test Set-Up and Experimental Details for Testing DDHPB Vis -a -Vis Conventional Bearings 
Data Deduction 
Results and Discussion 
Brief Summary of the Published Papers on DDHPB 
Conclusions 
References 
Nomenclature
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