Derivation of Reynolds equation for laminar flow bearings. Boundary conditions and types of liquid cavitation.

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.

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 ...

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.

Floating ring seals for compressors: leakage and force coefficients, seal lock up and effect on rotor stability, recommendations to reduce seal cross-coupled effects. Long oil seals as pressure barriers in industrial ...

Variable Filter method for bearing parameter identification.

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.

The fundamental assumption in Lubrication Theory. Derivation of thin film flow equations from Navier-Stokes equations. Importance of fluid inertia effects in thin film flows. Some fluid physical properties

Equations of motion of a rigid rotor. The concept of force coefficients. Derivation of stiffness and damping coefficients for the short bearing. Stability analysis and the effect of cross-coupled stiffness. Effect of rotor ...

Appropriate boundary conditions for a sound cavitation model. The basics of a universal cavitation model (algorithm).