1. Evaluations of Ceramic Bearings Used in Electric Water Pumps
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Akihiro Hirao, Yukio Shibuya, Masayuki Sekine, and Akio Takayama
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electric water pump ,ceramic journal bearing ,endurance life test ,automotive application ,Physics ,QC1-999 ,Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 ,Mechanical engineering and machinery ,TJ1-1570 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
This paper discusses various design aspects and experimental results regarding the selection of bearing materials in combination with different shaft materials utilized by electric water pumps. Acceleration tests have been conducted prior to endurance life tests which simulate actual automotive applications. The potential dangers of severe wear in certain material combinations is also discussed.
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- 2011
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