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

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

3. 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

4. Cap Manufacture Cap with Gashes Raised Surfaces

5. Peripheral Systems Drain System Drive System

6. Rig Assembly and Integration

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

8. Sensor Testing

9. Tech Manual and Labs

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

11. Next Steps Dynamic Loading Capabilities