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Notes 10. A thermohydrodynamic bulk-flow model for fluid film bearings
(2009)
The complete set of bulk-flow equations for the analysis of turbulent flow fluid film bearings. Importance of thermal effects in process fluid applications. A CFD method for solution of the bulk-flow equations.
Notes 12. (a) Annular pressure (damper) seals, and (b) Hydrostatic journal bearings
(2009)
The mechanism of centering stiffness in seals. Force coefficients for short-length pressure seals. Design of annular seals: swirl brakes, impact on rotordynamics. Hydrostatic bearings in modern applications. The principle ...
Notes 03. Kinematics of motion in cylindrical journal bearings
(2009)
Reynolds equation for cylindrical journal bearings. Kinematics of motion and film thickness. Distinction between fixed and rotating coordinates. The pure squeeze velocity vector. Examples of journal motion.
Notes 08. Turbulence flow in thin film bearings : Characteristics and Modeling
(2009)
The nature of turbulence. Turbulence equations in thin film flows. Turbulence flow models. The bulk-flow model of turbulence, Hirs’ and Moody’s friction factors.