Thursday, October 5, 2017

Time Event  
07:30 - 08:20 Registration - Registration at reception desk. (IFMI Hall)  
08:20 - 08:40 General introduction by EDF, University of Poitiers, UFR SFA and Pprime Institute (Amphi IFMI) (IFMI Amphi)  
08:45 - 09:35 Keynote (IFMI Amphi) - Chairman: ....................................................................... Azzedine Dadouche  
08:45 - 09:25 › Special operating conditions of bearings: Application to tilting pad thrust bearings of vertically aligned hydro machines - Andreas Schubert, GE Renewable Energy  
09:35 - 09:50 Presentation of ISO Standards on journal and thrust bearings - Speakers: ........................................................................................ Nadiège Ludivion - Michel Fillon  
09:50 - 10:00 Presentation of the Posters - (IFMI Amphi) - Speaker: .................................................... Jean Bouyer  
10:00 - 10:30 Coffee break - Discussions (IFMI Hall)  
10:00 - 10:30 Posters (IFMI Hall)  
10:00 - 10:30 › A numerical model of mechanical interaction of rough surfaces of the journal bearings of the piston engine - Konstantin Gavrilov, South Ural State University (National Research University)  
10:00 - 10:30 › Comparison of perturbed Reynolds equation and CFD models for the prediction of dynamic coefficients of sliding bearings - Troy Snyder, The University of Akron  
10:00 - 10:30 › Effect of the sliding element surface texture on the oil film thickness under starved lubrication conditions - Lidia Galda, Rzeszow University of Technology  
10:00 - 10:30 › Influence of speed on the static performance characteristics of hole entry worn hybrid conical journal bearing - Vikas Phalle, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, VJTI, H.R. Mahajani Marg, Matunga, Mumbai-400019 - Sanjay Pawar, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, VJTI, H.R. Mahajani Marg, Matunga, Mumbai-400019 - Prashant Khaske, Air India Engineering Service Ltd, Mumbai,400029  
10:00 - 10:30 › Investigation of the effect of non-isothermal flow of non-Newtonian fluid in a thin layer on thermal state and working ability of the tribo-unit - Elena Zadorozhnaya, South Ural State University  
10:00 - 10:30 › Misalignment cases on machine trains of CC Power Plants - nicolas peton, GE, DS, Bently Navada - Francesco Miniello, GE, DS, Bently Navada  
10:00 - 10:30 › Non-invasive in-situ measurement of lubricant film thickness and viscosity for hydrodynamic bearings - Henry Brunskill, Leonardo Centre for Tribology  
10:00 - 10:30 › Non-stationary oil film force database for hydrodynamic journal bearing - Wen Wang, Shanghai University  
10:00 - 10:30 › Predicting lifetime of IC engine crankshaft connecting rod bearings at the design stage - Igor Levanov, South Ural State University (National Research University)  
10:00 - 10:30 › Probe track run-out identification and compensation to benefit machinery diagnostics - nicolas peton, GE, DS, Bently Navada - Paul Barrowclough, GE, DS, Bently Navada  
10:00 - 10:30 › Substantiation of reduction of mixed lubrication effect in hybrid bearings based on the load separation principle - Roman Polyakov, Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev  
10:30 - 12:00 1: Transient and mixed lubrication regimes (IFMI Amphi) - Chairman: .................... Nicolas Péton  
10:30 - 11:00 › Theoretical and experimental investigations on transient run-up procedures of journal bearings including mixed friction conditions - Maximilian Prölß, Institute of Tribology and Energy Conversion Machinery, Clausthal University of Technology  
11:00 - 11:30 › Friction and wear analysis of journal bearings exposed to repeated start and stop cycles - David Sander, Virtual Vehicle Research Center  
11:30 - 12:00 › Analysis of bearing seizure of a PTFE central groove journal bearing during startup period - Bálint Pap, Institut P' CNRS - Université de Poitiers - ENSMA UPR 3346 SP2MI, Safran Transmission Systems - Maxence Guillemont, Safran Transmission Systems  
12:15 - 13:45 Lunch - (Restaurant of Plaza Hotel) (Restaurant of Plaza Hotel)  
14:00 - 15:30 2: Bearing failures (IFMI Amphi) - Chairman: .................................................................. Edgar Gust  
14:00 - 14:30 › Toward Quantitative Analysis of Thrust Shoe Damage - Lyle Branagan, Pioneer Motor Bearing Company  
14:30 - 15:00 › Hydrodynamic film thickness measurements and CFD analysis identify the root causes of repetitive thrust bearing failures on 45 MW hydro generating unit at Hydro-Québec - pierre gauvin, Hydro-Québec Production, Expertise de Centrales  
15:00 - 15:30 › Nano-soldering pseudo-composite material to decrease engine bearing failure - Paul OLARU, SETEC  
15:30 - 16:15 Coffee break - Discussions - Posters Session (IFMI Hall)  
16:15 - 17:45 3: Bearing materials and water lubricated bearings (IFMI Amphi) - Chairman : ........ Lyle branagan  
16:15 - 16:45 › New high strength white metal bearings applicable to higher performance machinery - Kazuaki Toda, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT DEPT.  
16:45 - 17:15 › Development of lead free sliding bearing materials for high dynamic loads: - Edgar Gust, Edgar Gust  
17:15 - 17:45 › Polymer journal bearings behaviour research under limited lubrication and cooling conditions conducted on high torque test rig - Agnieszka Barszczewska, Faculty of Ocean Engineering and Ship Technology, Gdansk University of Technology  
18:15 - 23:30 Departure for the Car Museum and dinner (mandatory registration) - - Bus in front of IFMI building  

Friday, October 6, 2017

Time Event  
07:30 - 08:00 Registration - Registration at reception desk. (IFMI Hall)  
08:00 - 10:00 4: Vibration, dynamic and bearing design (IFMI Amphi) - Chairman: .................... Andreas Schubert  
08:00 - 08:30 › Effect of Dimple Depth on the Dynamic Characteristics of Fully Textured Journal bearings - Hiroo Taura, Nagaoka University of Technology  
08:30 - 09:00 › Case study about Oil Whirl on a gas compressor - nicolas peton, GE, DS, Bently Navada - Sergey Drygin, GE, DS, Bently Navada  
09:00 - 09:30 › Implementation of a four-wedge bearing R4T on high-pressure turbines of large steam turbine generators up to 1100 MW / 3000 rpm - Josef Huster, GE Power AG, Dept. of large Steam Turbines, GE Power AG, 5401 Baden, Brown Boveri Str. 7, Switzerland  
09:30 - 10:00 › Design optimization of an automotive turbocharger thrust bearing using a CFD-based THD computational approach - Anastassios Charitopoulos, National Technical University of Athens - Christos Papadopoulos, National Technical University of Athens  
10:00 - 10:30 Coffee break - Discussions - Posters Session (IFMI Hall)  
10:30 - 12:30 5: Thermal effects under laminar and turbulent flow regime (IFMI Amphi) - Chairman: ........................................................................................................................... Amine Hassini  
10:30 - 11:00 › Theoretical transient thermal studies on an eight-pad thrust bearing - Christopher Zeh, Institute of Tribology and Energy Conversion Machinery, Clausthal University of Technology  
11:00 - 11:30 › Field tests on hydrodynamic and hybrid operation of a bi-directional thrust bearing of a pump-turbine - Michał Wodtke, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Gdańsk University of Technology  
11:30 - 12:00 › Improvement of the thrust bearing calculation considering the convectional heating within the space between the pads - Andreas Schubert, GE Renewable Energy  
12:00 - 12:30 › THD analysis of a LEG TPJB considering both laminar and turbulent flow - Philip Croné, Division of Machine Elements, Luleå University of Technology  
12:45 - 14:15 Lunch - (Restaurant of Plaza Hotel) (Restaurant of Plaza Hotel)  
14:30 - 16:30 6: Dynamic behavior and controllable journal bearings (IFMI Amphi) - Chairman: ........................................................................................................ Christos Papadopoulos  
14:30 - 15:00 › Controllable Sliding Bearings & Controllable Lubrication Principles – An Overview - ILMAR SANTOS, Technical University of Denmark  
15:00 - 15:30 › Comparison of Reynolds Equation and CFD Simulations for Evaluation of a Grooved Journal Bearing with Injection - Kristopher Person, The University of Akron  
15:30 - 16:00 › Real-time alignment and operation optimization of turbine shaft trains using adjustable bearings - Athanasios Chasalevris, General Electric Co.  
16:00 - 16:30 › Characterization of high power turbomachinery tilting pad journal bearings: first results obtained on a novel test bench - Enrico Ciulli, Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, University of Pisa - Paola Forte, Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, University of Pisa  
16:30 - 16:45 SF ASME Best Poster Arward - Closure (IFMI Amphi) - Speaker: ..................................... Michel Fillon  
16:45 - 18:00 Visit of new test hall of the Pprime Tribology Group (PROMETEE) - Stribeck - Balafre - Mistral