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Abstract
An analytical program was conducted to establish recommended types of gas-lubricated journal bearings for use in miniature cryogenic turbomachinery. Very high rotative speeds, and the limiting damping properties of gas, indicated that fractional frequency whirl is prevalent, and the most difficult problem to overcome. Of the many journal bearing types investigated, the tilting pad hydro-dynamic and porous hydrostatic journal bearings were suited to the application.
A novel spring mounted, three shoe, porous hydrostatic bearing is discussed in terms of design and experimental results. A 1/2 inch diameter journal bearing is subjected to loading and speeds to 700 grams and 65,000 rpm, respectively. Excellent performance in terms of load capacity, power loss, and flow are indicated. Orbit motions of the floated bearing with respect to the supported shaft demonstrate desirable stability characteristics for the range of tests.
Presented as an American Society of Lubrication Engineers paper at the ASME/ASLE Lubrication Conference held in Cincinnati, Ohio, October 13–15, 1970
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Presented as an American Society of Lubrication Engineers paper at the ASME/ASLE Lubrication Conference held in Cincinnati, Ohio, October 13–15, 1970