MICHELL PAD APPARATUS

A bench mounted, self contained apparatus to demonstrate the pressure distribution across the film of oil in a Michell tilting pad slider bearing. Helps to prove Reynold's equation for pressure gradient in fluid film.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering (Imperial College, London), created the original design for this apparatus. It mimics a tilting pad fluid-lubricated slider bearing, invented by A G M Michell. The bench-mounting unit has an aluminium plate (pad) mounted above a continuous loop flat belt. Learn about MICHELL PAD APPARATUS for educational labs for optimal educational outcomes.. The belt runs in an oil reservoir to provide a continuous supply of oil under the pad. This creates a pressurised film of oil between the pad and the belt. Learn about MICHELL PAD APPARATUS equipment for optimal educational outcomes..