Phase II Bearing Rig Enhancement Team Members Jared Shulman Christopher Skelding Daniel Hershey Asli Ozata Andy Zach

Journal Bearing Background Critical Parameters –Pressure Distribution –Fluid Film Thickness Misalignment –Viscosity Temperature

Primary Spring Deliverables Rig Enhancements –Drain System –Drive System –Sensor/Data Acquisition System Capabilities Pressure Distribution Fluid Film Thickness Bearing Misalignment Temperature Variation in the System Technical Manual/Formal Labs

Cap Manufacture Cap with Gashes Raised Surfaces

Peripheral Systems Drain System Drive System

Rig Assembly and Integration

DAQ Processing with LabVIEW Interface Design Information Stored Sensor Connections Gap Sensor GUI Thermocouple GUIUser Input Panel

Sensor Testing

Tech Manual and Labs

Next Steps New Cap Fabrication – Summer 2003 Complete Pressure Sensor Array

Next Steps Dynamic Loading Capabilities