Measurements of static loading characteristics of a Flexurepivot Tilt Pad Hydrodynamic Bearing /

An experimental investigation examining the static loading

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Walton, Nicholas Van Edward, 1970-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1995.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:An experimental investigation examining the static loading
and experimental results indicate good correlation for
and indicated that the majority of the energy within the
characteristics of a four-pad, KMC FLEXUREPIVOT Tilt Pad
direction orthogonal to the applied load verified the
expected stability of this bearing geometry over this range
Hydrodynamic Bearing is presented. Tests are conducted on
loads and journal speeds. Negligible displacements in the
loads betweeen [sic] pads to 1,400 N. Results obtained from
measured eccentricities for a wide range of applied static
measurements of bearing eccentricities and bearing pad
model for the bearing assembly. Comparisons between theory
of operating conditions. Thermal analysis of the bearing
speeds ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 RPM, and applied static
system is transferred via convection.
system lead to good prediction of the bearing torque losses,
temperatures were compared to numerical predictions. Drag
the TRACE Fluid Film Bearing Element Test Rig for journal
torque losses were also estimated using a simple thermal
Item Description:"Major subject: Mechanical Engineering".
In title, trademark symbol TM is superscript.
Vita.
Physical Description:xiv, 141 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.