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Materials Selection and Software Application as Design Tools for Marine Propulsion Shafting Bearings

The selection of the material regarding specific design of the sterntube journal bearings in vessels is critical taking into account the lubrication system, whether oil or water, and the consequent lubricant leakage. To examine the advantages of polymer propeller shaft bearings compared with conventional white metal bearing, this study uses characterization methods and a software application based upon data of stern tube bearing collected from three different ships. Results showed that power loss in polymer bearings is at least 6.5 times less than in conventional white metal ones.

materials selection ; journal bearings ; software application

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