Improvements in efficiency, accuracy and stability using a novel fluid film bearing

Martin, Keith (2001). Improvements in efficiency, accuracy and stability using a novel fluid film bearing. In: Retrofitting Steam Power Generation Plant for Improved Performance, Seminar S716., Sep 2001.

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Abstract

A novel form of adjustable hydrodynamic fluid film bearing has been devised. The adjustment capability, which can be effected whilst the bearing is operating, confers operating characteristics that can be of benefit in a variety of applications. These include the ability to tranlsate the rotational centre to any desired location, suppression of rotational centre orbits, improved stability and accuracy of location. The bearing has been subject to detailed analysis and computer modelling. Tests on practical versions have confirmed the improved performance for bearings of a range of sizes. The bearing can be substituted for a conventional type of fluid film bearing within the same available space.

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• Item ORO ID
• 26954
• Item Type
• Conference or Workshop Item
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  Power Generation Retrofitting - Optimizing Power Plant Performance / ed. by P. Winckle
  ISBN 1 86058 392 X
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• Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) > Engineering and Innovation
  Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
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• Keith Martin