1. Giving bearings a lift.
- Author
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Booser, E. R. and Khonsari, M. M.
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BEARINGS (Machinery) , *ROLLING contact , *LUBRICATION & lubricants , *HYDROELECTRIC generator bearings , *FRICTION , *INDUSTRIAL engineering - Abstract
The article discusses how engineers use hydraulic lift with oil-film lubrication to minimize friction and wear on big bearings lubed at low speeds. Topics include how sleeve journal bearings require oil and enough hydraulic pressure to begin lift off, how thrust bearings have flat bearing surfaces, and how engineers should optimize pocket shape and position along with pressurized oil supply in order to maximize performance.
- Published
- 2011