A theoretical study of the characteristics of a multipad plane hydrostatic thrust bearing was made taking into account the effect of rotational lubricant inertia. Design data for the load capacity, flow and stiffness and damping characteristics were obtained for practically useful radius and resistance ratios for capillary and orifice compensation. © 1984.

T. Jayachandra Prabhu

Natrajan Ganesan

FLOW OF FLUIDS - ROTATING

Bearings

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Characteristics of multipad hydrostatic thrust bearings under rotation

Wear

The characteristics of multirecess conical hydrostatic thrust bearings were studied theoretically taking into account the effect of rotational lubricant inertia. Load capacity, flow, stiffness and damping characteristics were computed for the practically useful aspect and resistance ratios for capillary and orifice compensations. The results are presented in a form for the convenience of designers. © 1983.

Analysis of multirecess conical hydrostatic thrust bearings under rotation

The static and dynamic characteristics of annular recess conical hydrostatic bearings with capillary and orifice restrictors were studied. The effect of rotational lubricant inertia was allowed for. Computations for various aspect and resistance ratios and speeds are tabulated in a form useful to designers. © 1981.

Journal	Wear
ISSN	00431648
Open Access	No