Khonsari, M.M. and E.R. Booser, Applied Tribology – Bearing Design and Lubrication, 2nd Ed. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., West Sussex, U. K. 2008. Wilcock, D.F. and E.R ...

Journal bearing design is complex. It involves optimizing clearances, bearing length, minimum film lubricant, viscosity, flow rate, and inlet slots. Design equations are available, but their solution ...

BorgWarner. has filed a patent for a charging device for internal combustion engines or fuel cells. The device includes a compressor with a unique thrust bearing design that allows for fluid flow from ...

Fluid film thrust and journal bearings should provide plant operators with years of worry-free operation. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Too often, premature bearing failure results in ...