In many missions of rotating machines such as compressors, engines, turbines and large centrifugal pumps use Journal bearings to support and guide rotating shafts due to the high load capacity of this type of bearing. The effect of operating conditions on heavy duty in the journal bearings will degrade machine performance, reduce life time and increase risk. The application of high-frequency Acoustic Emissions AE signals is used to carry information about the details of the micro-collision process. Furthermore, the AE for journal bearing diagnosis is gaining acceptance as a useful complementary tool for the condition monitoring. The experimental investigation has been conducted to demonstrate the effect AE characteristics of the journal bearing in different critical operating conditions. The parameters rotational speed and radial load as well as different lubricant viscosity are mainly measured. For the overcoming occurrence of the bearing failures a comprehensive monitoring method has developed between friction in asperity contact and energy release of AE signals for journal bearing. A mathematical model is applied in order to obtain an insightful understanding of the influences operating parameters on the energy of AE generated in rolling element bearing. The obtained results showed that the potential of AE technology and data analysis method applied for monitoring the asperities contact condition in journal bearings, which will be vital for developing a comprehensive monitoring system, supporting the optimal design by simulating the Stribeck curve and operation of journal bearings. 

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