When designing a bearing application where the outer ring rotates, considerations should include the load directionality and distribution, potential vibration impacts, heat generation under rotation, lubrication compatibility, clearance requirements, and potential misalignments. More specifically, the load values and life expectancy must be cross-referenced against dynamic and static load ratings of suitable bearings specified in Tables 11-1 and 11-2, ensuring the chosen bearing can accommodate the operating conditions under desired reliability levels .

The equivalent radial load for this bearing can be calculated using the equation P = X*Fr + Y*Fa, where X and Y are the load factors depending on the bearing type (provided in Table 11-1 or 11-2), Fr is the radial load (5 kN), and Fa is the axial load (2 kN). Therefore, the specific values for X and Y must be selected according to the operating conditions and bearing specifications in the tables provided .

The smallest bore size that can handle a radial load of 8 kN, an axial load of 0 kN, with a design life of 10^9 revolutions and 90% reliability when the inner ring rotates, should be selected from Table 11–2 based on the given conditions and using Table 11–1 if necessary. The exact size will depend on the specific bearing capacity characteristics provided in these tables .

Increasing reliability from 90% to 99% necessitates adjusting the basic dynamic load rating of the bearing. This adjustment often requires selecting a bearing with a higher load capacity or potentially a larger bore size to compensate for the higher reliability factor, calculated using the adjustment factor from Table 11–1, which effectively reduces the calculated allowable life load equation, leading potentially to a larger size requirement to meet the desired reliability .

Dynamic load ratings must be adjusted for reliability factors to more accurately predict bearing life under specific real-world conditions, reflecting the statistical variance in manufacturing and operational environments. This adjustment is conducted using a reliability factor from Table 11–1, which is multiplied against the load to determine the adjusted basic dynamic load rating, consequently impacting the calculated life expectancy by correcting for varying reliability windows from 90% to 99% .

Factors affecting the design life for this bearing include the dynamic load ratings specified in Table 11–2, the load-life relationship which is inversely related to the cubic of the load over the factor from Table 11–1, the reliability requirement (99% in this case), as well as operational conditions such as lubrication and environmental factors taken into account during evaluation .

Changing rotation from the inner to the outer ring affects the distribution of forces and the level of stress on the bearing components, which can alter the life expectancy and reliability. The design parameters, including load dynamics and heat dissipation under varied rotational orientations, must be taken into account, where external rotation often requires higher precision in aligning and increased robustness in the bearing design to withstand the altered internal dynamics as per Tables 11-1 and 11-2 specifications .

To ensure a 99% reliability for 9 kN radial and 3 kN axial loads over 10^8 revolutions with the outer ring rotating, prioritize selecting a bearing from Table 11–2 that meets these load and life requirements, considering the adjustments needed for dynamic load rating due to the higher reliability factor as provided by Table 11–1 .

The predicted life in revolutions for the 30-mm bearing can be calculated using the adjusted life equation L_10 = (C/P)^3 × (1/n_r), where C is the dynamic load rating from Table 11–2, P is the equivalent radial load, and n_r is the reliability adjustment factor found in Table 11–1 for 99% reliability. The calculated life needs then be converted into revolutions as required .

The bore size selection plays a critical role in ensuring the bearing meets the design life under specified conditions as it directly influences the bearing’s load capacity and distribution. A proper bore size will ensure optimal fit and support for the inner or outer rotating parts, leading to better handling of radial and axial loads, affecting longevity as indicated in Table 11–2. The right size helps in achieving the calculated life expectancy without overloading or prematurely wearing out the bearing .