Abstract: The characteristics of mechanical face seals operating with hydrodynamic films containing gas cavities were studied. Solutions to Reynolds’ equation for hydrodynamic lubrication were obtained using ...

Abstract: The hydrodynamic characteristics which produce inward pumping in mechanical face seals are studied. Solutions to Reynolds’ equation for hydrodynamic lubrication are obtained using both the short-bearing ...

Abstract: The characteristics of mechanical face seals operating with hydrodynamic films were studied experimentally and analytically. Experimental and theoretical results are given showing the effects of ...

Abstract: Calculated load capacity and friction for complete pivoted-pad journal bearings are presented, for use in design computations. Dimensionless numerical results are given for the following variations ...