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Non-Intrusive Laser-Based, Full-Field Quantitative Flow Measurements Aided by Digital Image Processing. Part 2: The Hydrostatic Journal Bearing
Tribology International
  • Minel J. Braun, University of Akron Main Campus
  • Celal Batur, University of Akron Main Campus
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-1991
Abstract

The full field flow tracking technique based on computer-aided image processing in combination with the non-intrusive particle tracking procedure described in Part 1 of this paper is used for quantification of qualitative images of flow in a six-pocket hydrostatic journal bearing. The method uses long distance microscopy (LDM) to evaluate at the same station in time, trajectories, velocities and accelerations throughout the flow field. For accurate and detailed evaluation, a new windowing procedure (WP) and an associated windowing assembly procedure (WAP) are introduced. The combination of WP and WAP brings together the LDM high magnification individually indexed windows into a global picture that yields a more thorough understanding of the total flow pattern.

Citation Information
Minel J. Braun and Celal Batur. "Non-Intrusive Laser-Based, Full-Field Quantitative Flow Measurements Aided by Digital Image Processing. Part 2: The Hydrostatic Journal Bearing" Tribology International Vol. 24 Iss. 5 (1991) p. 277 - 289
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/celal_batur/4/