Study on the Thermal Performance and Temperature Distribution of Ball Bearings in the Traction Motor of a High-Speed EMU

The transient thermal performance of rolling bearings affects the mechanical performance and system safety of traction motors. Most of the traditional empirical formulas used in temperature analysis have been simplified and cannot be completely applied to the calculation of heat generation and conve...

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Main Authors: Yu Wang, Junci Cao, Qingbin Tong, Guoping An, Ruifang Liu, Yihuang Zhang, Hua Yan
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Language:English
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/12/4373
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author Yu Wang
Junci Cao
Qingbin Tong
Guoping An
Ruifang Liu
Yihuang Zhang
Hua Yan
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Junci Cao
Qingbin Tong
Guoping An
Ruifang Liu
Yihuang Zhang
Hua Yan
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description The transient thermal performance of rolling bearings affects the mechanical performance and system safety of traction motors. Most of the traditional empirical formulas used in temperature analysis have been simplified and cannot be completely applied to the calculation of heat generation and convection heat transfer coefficients. Based on the comparative analysis of finite element transient temperature and experimental data, this paper proposes a correction method of mathematical model and derives an accurate calculation formula for the heat generation and lubricant convection heat transfer coefficient of ball bearings applicable for the non-driving end in the traction motor of a high-speed EMU (Electric Multiple Unit). The accuracy of the results has been verified by durability experiment data. In addition, with changes in speed, radial load and other factors taken into account, we have analyzed the influence of these time-varying factors on ball bearing temperature, as well as the temperature distribution law of each component in a grease-lubricated bearing, in a bid to lay a foundation for follow-up research on the heat transfer laws of traction motors and rolling bearings.
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spelling doaj.art-40c6cd715cc4486a88082cd1645732282023-11-20T04:58:08ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172020-06-011012437310.3390/app10124373Study on the Thermal Performance and Temperature Distribution of Ball Bearings in the Traction Motor of a High-Speed EMUYu Wang0Junci Cao1Qingbin Tong2Guoping An3Ruifang Liu4Yihuang Zhang5Hua Yan6School of Electrical Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, ChinaSchool of Electrical Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, ChinaSchool of Electrical Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, ChinaSchool of Electrical Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, ChinaSchool of Electrical Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, ChinaSchool of Electrical Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, ChinaSchool of Electrical Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, ChinaThe transient thermal performance of rolling bearings affects the mechanical performance and system safety of traction motors. Most of the traditional empirical formulas used in temperature analysis have been simplified and cannot be completely applied to the calculation of heat generation and convection heat transfer coefficients. Based on the comparative analysis of finite element transient temperature and experimental data, this paper proposes a correction method of mathematical model and derives an accurate calculation formula for the heat generation and lubricant convection heat transfer coefficient of ball bearings applicable for the non-driving end in the traction motor of a high-speed EMU (Electric Multiple Unit). The accuracy of the results has been verified by durability experiment data. In addition, with changes in speed, radial load and other factors taken into account, we have analyzed the influence of these time-varying factors on ball bearing temperature, as well as the temperature distribution law of each component in a grease-lubricated bearing, in a bid to lay a foundation for follow-up research on the heat transfer laws of traction motors and rolling bearings.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/12/4373transient temperature distributionball bearingempirical formulatraction motor
spellingShingle Yu Wang
Junci Cao
Qingbin Tong
Guoping An
Ruifang Liu
Yihuang Zhang
Hua Yan
Study on the Thermal Performance and Temperature Distribution of Ball Bearings in the Traction Motor of a High-Speed EMU
Applied Sciences
transient temperature distribution
ball bearing
empirical formula
traction motor
title Study on the Thermal Performance and Temperature Distribution of Ball Bearings in the Traction Motor of a High-Speed EMU
title_full Study on the Thermal Performance and Temperature Distribution of Ball Bearings in the Traction Motor of a High-Speed EMU
title_fullStr Study on the Thermal Performance and Temperature Distribution of Ball Bearings in the Traction Motor of a High-Speed EMU
title_full_unstemmed Study on the Thermal Performance and Temperature Distribution of Ball Bearings in the Traction Motor of a High-Speed EMU
title_short Study on the Thermal Performance and Temperature Distribution of Ball Bearings in the Traction Motor of a High-Speed EMU
title_sort study on the thermal performance and temperature distribution of ball bearings in the traction motor of a high speed emu
topic transient temperature distribution
ball bearing
empirical formula
traction motor
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/12/4373
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