Abstract
A theoretical analysis is presented in order to predict the static characteristics of an aerostatic porous annular thrust bearing with a tilted runner pad. The flow through the porous matrix is assumed to be axial because the thickness of the pad is small compared with its radius. After the pressure in the porous matrix is obtained, the modified Reynolds equation is solved numerically using a finite-difference technique for the pressure distribution in the bearing clearance. The theoretical results are computed numerically in dimensionless form for the load capacity, mass rate of flow and static stiffness for various bearing dimensions and supply conditions. The results are presented in the form of design charts as a function of the feeding parameter. The effect of tilt is to improve the load capacity and the mass rate of flow.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 291-299 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Wear |
| Volume | 80 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| State | Published - Sep 1 1982 |
| Externally published | Yes |