An analytical solution to compute the 3D steady state temperature distribution in a bearing
ring is presented in this paper. The ring is formed by a hollow cylinder of finite length. Its radial external
surface is subjected to localized, identical heat sources, equally spaced in the azimuth direction. This
surface is also subjected to convective cooling while as the internal surface is maintained at a uniform
temperature. The developed solution is explicit and does not impose any restriction on the geometrical or
physical parameters.
