Phase II Bearing Rig Phase II Bearing Rig EnhancementEnhancement

Team MembersTeam Members

Jared Shulman

Christopher Skelding

Daniel Hershey

Asli Ozata

Andy Zach

Journal Bearing Background

• Critical Parameters– Pressure Distribution– Fluid Film Thickness

• Misalignment

– Viscosity• Temperature

Primary Spring Deliverables

• Rig Enhancements– Drain System– Drive System– Sensor/Data Acquisition System

Capabilities• Pressure Distribution• Fluid Film Thickness• Bearing Misalignment• Temperature Variation in the System

• Technical Manual/Formal Labs

Cap Manufacture

Cap with Gashes

Raised Surfaces

Peripheral Systems

Drain System

Drive System

Rig Assembly and Integration

DAQ Processing with LabVIEW

• Interface Design

• Information Stored

• Sensor ConnectionsGap Sensor GUI

Thermocouple GUI User Input Panel

Sensor Testing

Pressure Sensor Calibration

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Tech Manual and Labs

Next Steps

• New Cap Fabrication – Summer 2003

• Complete Pressure Sensor Array

Next Steps

• Dynamic Loading Capabilities