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Lubricant feed rate 0
t I I I I I
Diametrical clearance cd
~
gall/min m3/5
UNITS inch Ibf m N
- Lubricant viscosity lie rev/min cP rev/s Ns/m2
DIMENSIONLESS LOAD NUMBER, W’(t>’
Fig. 7.4. Minimum oil flow requirements to main-
tain fluid film conditions, with continuous
rotation. and load steady in magnitude and
direction (courfesy; Glacier Metal Co Ltd)
A7.4
