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Review
. 2023 Aug 10;15(16):3352.
doi: 10.3390/polym15163352.

Research on the Friction Noise Generation Mechanism and Suppression Method of Submarine Rubber-Based Propeller Bearings-A Review

Cunguang Cai  1   2 , Yuqiang Cheng  1   2 , Changgeng Shuai  1   2
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Review

Research on the Friction Noise Generation Mechanism and Suppression Method of Submarine Rubber-Based Propeller Bearings-A Review

Cunguang Cai et al. Polymers (Basel). .

Abstract

This article introduces the main mechanisms of friction noise generated by submarine rubber-based propeller bearings and analyzes their respective scope of application and limitations. Then, the research on suppressing friction noise through the optimization of the structure and improvement of materials of rubber-based propeller bearings is discussed. Finally, the article summarizes a promising research direction aimed at eliminating friction noise in submarine rubber-based propeller bearings. By improving the structure and materials, the friction noise of propeller bearings can be effectively suppressed, thereby improving the deterrence and stealth performance of submarines.

Keywords: friction noise generation mechanism; friction noise suppression method; submarine rubber-based propeller bearing.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Figures

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Figure 1
Schematic drawing of submarine propeller bearing.
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Figure 2
Diagram of rubber-based propeller bearing.
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Figure 3
Process of friction vibration generation.
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Figure 4
The single-degree-of-freedom model for the stick-slip mechanism.
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Figure 5
Schematic diagram of sprag-slip mechanism.
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Relationship between FC and relative sliding velocity.
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Figure 7
Negative friction-velocity slope mechanism single-degree-of-freedom model.
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Figure 8
The two-degree-of-freedom model for modal coupling mechanism.
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