5.

5 RESULT AND DISCUSSION

5.5.1 RESULTS

Table 5.5.1.1 shows Distance of weight from centre of shaft

Lever Arm Load F load [N]
Distance, a
0 10 15 20 25
[mm]
a = 20 rpm = 770 rpm = 716 rpm = 668 rpm = 643 rpm = 483

t = 47 °C t = 45 °C t = 45 °C t = 44 °C t = 42 °C
a = 40 rpm = 1330 rpm = 1257 rpm = 1175 rpm = 1020 rpm = 1011

t = 46 °C t = 45 °C t = 44 °C t = 43 °C t = 42 °C
a = 60 rpm = 1853 rpm = 1703 rpm =1619 rpm = 1428 rpm = 1302

t = 46 °C t = 45 °C t = 44 °C t = 43 °C t = 42 °C
a = 80 rpm = 2402 rpm = 2133 rpm = 2004 rpm = 1880 rpm = 1776

t = 46 °C t = 45 °C t = 44 °C t = 43 °C t = 41 °C
Table 5.5.1.2 shows moment of friction for Fload = 0N, 10N, 15N, 20N & 25N
Lever Arm Distance,a [mm] Moment Of Friction
Mfric [Nm]
20 0.02
40 0.04
60 0.06
80 0.08

Table 5.5.1.3 shows moment of friction and frictional force for different of Fload
Moment Of Frictional force
Friction Ffric [N]
Mfric [Nm] Fload = 0N Fload = 10N Fload = 15N Fload = 20N Fload = 25N
0.02 1.33 1.33 1.33 1.33 1.33
0.04 2.67 2.67 2.67 2.67 2.67
0.06 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
0.08 5.33 5.33 5.33 5.33 5.33

Table 5.5.1.4 shows Ffric for different of Fload and Coefficient of Friction, µ for Fload=0N
Moment Of Lever Arm Frictional Fintrin (N) Fsum (N) Coefficient of
Friction Distance,a force Friction, µ
Mfric [Nm] [mm] Ffric (N)
0.02 20 1.33 0
0.04 40 2.67 0 0 0
0.06 60 4.00 0
0.08 80 5.33 0
Table 5.5.1.5 shows Ffric for different of Fload and Coefficient of Friction, µ for
Fload=10N
Moment Of Lever Arm Frictional Fintrin (N) Fsum (N) Coefficient of
Friction Distance,a force Friction, µ
Mfric [Nm] [mm] Ffric (N)
0.02 20 1.33 0.027
0.04 40 2.67 0.03 50.03 0.053
0.06 60 4.00 0.080
0.08 80 5.33 0.107

Table 5.5.1.6 shows Ffric for different of Fload and Coefficient of Friction, µ for
Fload=15N
Moment Of Lever Arm Frictional Fintrin (N) Fsum (N) Coefficient of
Friction Distance,a force Friction, µ
Mfric [Nm] [mm] Ffric (N)
0.02 20 1.33 0.018
0.04 40 2.67 0.03 75.03 0.036
0.06 60 4.00 0.053
0.08 80 5.33 0.071

Table 5.5.1.7 shows Ffric for different of Fload and Coefficient of Friction, µ for
Fload=20N
Moment Of Lever Arm Frictional Fintrin (N) Fsum (N) Coefficient of
Friction Distance,a force Friction, µ
Mfric [Nm] [mm] Ffric (N)
0.02 20 1.33 0.013
0.04 40 2.67 0.027
0.03 100.03
0.06 60 4.00 0.040
0.08 80 5.33 0.053

Table 5.5.1.8 shows Ffric for different of Fload and Coefficient of Friction, µ for
Fload=25N
Moment Of Lever Arm Frictional Fintrin (N) Fsum (N) Coefficient of
Friction Distance,a force Friction, µ
Mfric [Nm] [mm] Ffric (N)
0.02 20 1.33 0.011
0.04 40 2.67 0.021
0.03 125.03
0.06 60 4.00 0.032
0.08 80 5.33 0.043
.5.2 DISCUSSION
When dry, friction will cause the journal to try to climb bearing inner wall. When lubricant is
introduced, the “climbing action” and the viscosity of the fluid will cause lubricant to be drawn
around the journal creating a film between the journal and bearing. The lubricant pressure will
push the journal to the side. Based on the results on table 5.5.1, at zero load, as the lever arm
distance increases, the revolution per minute also increases but the temperature shows a
slight decrease. If we set the lever arm at a certain distance for example 20mm, the revolution
per minute decreases as the load increases and the temperature decreases. This is because,
as the lever arm distance increases, the moment of friction also increases. We can relate that
moment of friction and frictional force at a load is directly proportional. The experimental value
may be slightly vary with the theoretical value due to some errors. There are several
precautions that need to be followed such as never run the apparatus if power supply is less
than 180 volts & above than 230 volts as the reading taken might be not accurate and not
valid. Next, Increase the speed gradually and do not run the journal & bearing without lubricant
oil. Use clean lubricant oil so that we there is no fluid viscosity will interfere the result taken.
Always keep apparatus free from dust. If the main light is not ON check the main switch. If the
motor is not working, check the rotary switch & dimmer state. If the oil is not passing through
any hole of bearing, check the hole.

5.6 CONCLUSION
In conclusion, this experiment is the study of friction of a journal bearing under hydrodynamic
lubrication. The relationship between the moment of friction and frictional force at a load is
directly proportional. It means that if the moment of friction increases, the frictional force at a
load also increases. Thus, the coefficient friction also increases directly.As the load increases,
the revolution per minute (rpm) will decreases.