TEHL analysis of high-speed and heavy-load roller bearing with quasi-dynamic characteristics

In this paper, the aero-engine mainshaft roller bearing D1842926 under typical operating conditions is taken as a case study, a new integrated numerical algorithm of quasi-dynamics and thermal elastohydrodynamic lubrication (TEHL) is put forward, which can complete the bearing lubricated analysis from global dynamic performance to local TEHL state and break out of the traditional analysis way carried out independently in their own field. The 3-D film thickness distributions with different cases are given through integrated numerical algorithm, meanwhile the minimum film thickness of quasi-dynamic analysis, integrated numerical algorithm and testing are compared, which show that integrated numerical results have good agreements with the testing data, so the algorithm is demonstrated available and can judge the lubrication state more accurately. The parameter effects of operating and structure on pv value, cage sliding rate, TEHL film pressure, thickness and temperature are researched, which will provide an important theoretical basis for the structure design and optimization of aero-engine mainshaft roller bearing.