Traditional analysis of journal bearings assumed a constant viscosity which simplified the
solutions for static and dynamic characteristics and responses. Today's high-performance …

This paper is a review of the literature about CFD modeling and analysis of journal, thrust,
and aerostatic bearings; the advantages and disadvantages of each are specified, and the …

Hydrostatic thrust bearings have been applied in high speed and heavy load machine tools
because they provide superior characteristics such as higher positional accuracy, greater …

Contact performance can be enhanced by using textured surfaces. These are also found to
have influences on lubricated contacts. A procedure to find the optimal partially textured …

Hydrostatic guideways, meant for linear motion are used in high-precision machine tools, to
reduce vibration and improve the dam** characteristics. The hydrostatic pad in the …

Structural parameters and inlet preswirl have great influences on the static and dynamic
characteristics of honeycomb seals. In this paper, a multifrequency elliptical vortex dynamic …

In tribology, understanding the fluid flow characteristics of thin films is crucial. Although
theoretical models often assume perfectly smooth surfaces, real-world scenarios involve …

Abstract Supercritical CO 2 (SCO 2) power cycles offer significant advantages in terms of
thermal efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental benefits. However, the successful …

Hybrid bearings are getting more and more attention because of their ability to provide both
hydrodynamic support for high-speed rotors and hydrostatic lift in low-speed conditions such …

Gas foil thrust bearings have been utilized in high speed lightweight machines for many
decades. These bearings are environment-friendly and capable of withstanding extreme …