Present work deals with the computation of static performance of partial journal bearing, operated with micropolar lubricant. The non-dimensional Reynolds equation governs the lubricant flow in clearance space and finite element method is used to solve it. Static characteristics including bearing load capacity, attitude angle, friction force, friction factor, and side flow are presented. Input parameters are chosen such as partial angles 120° and 180° and a width-diameter ratio (1.0), for a range of micropolar fluid parameters. The numerically simulated results show that the bearing geometry and lubricant micropolar parameters on higher side, provide an improved static performance of partial journal bearing system.
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