Oil flow through the bearing
Shaft diameter d
10
-3
m
Bearing length L
10
-3
m
Radial bearing clearance dR
10
-3
m
Eccentricity ε=1-h
min
/dR
-
Viscosity η
Pa·s
Flow rate
m^3/s
m^3/min
m^3/hr
liter/min
liter/hr
Dimensionless Length L/d
-
Dimensionless clearance dR/R
-
Minimum film thickness h0
10
-3
m
Pressure difference dp over the bearing length L
MPa
bar
mbar
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