Effect of recess pressure ratio on the characteristics of a hybrid bearing /

(1992). Accuracy of prediction is analyzed by comparison

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Main Author: Ingram, Michael William, 1969-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1994.
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Summary:(1992). Accuracy of prediction is analyzed by comparison
a range of Pr from 0.4 to 0.7 with variation in operating
and torque show little variation with recess pressure ratio.
capacity can be maximized by a Pr value of 0.58 at the
characteristics for an orificecompensated, annulus-fed hybrid
clearance, recess pressure ratio, and recess to land area
concentric position for hydrostatic bearings. Experimental
discharge pressure. Rowe (1983) showed that the bearing load
examined for a variation in the design parameters of radial
for applications such as the Space Shuttle Main Engine High
have shown good properties in testing and in consideration
Hybrid (Combination Hydrostatic and Hydrodynamic) bearings
increased.
of prediction by HYDROBEARC to increase as the rotor speed is
Predictions are made using HYDROBEARC developed by San Andres
Pressure Oxygen Turbopump. However, properties have not been
ratio while holding the other parameters constant. This
recess pressure ratio is decreased. Whirl frequency ratio
Recess pressure ratio Pr is defined as [ ] where Pr is the
recess pressure, P, is the supply pressure, and Pa is the
results showed the maximum load capacity to bear near 0.58
rotor speed are increased. Previous work found the accuracy
speed and supply pressure. The direct damping increases as
thesis presents the theoretical and experimental
varied. Test results show that maximum stiffness occurs over
water journal bearing for variation in recess pressure ratio.
with decreasing accuracy as supply pressure and especially
with experimental test results and found to be adequate,
with slight variation as rotor speed and supply pressure are
Item Description:"Major subject: Mechanical Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:x, 63 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
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Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.