Abstract: This work is intended to evaluate a cavitation model based on the complete Rayleigh–Plesset (RP) equation for use in squeeze film damper calculations. The RP equation governs the variation in ...

Abstract: An analysis is developed to calculate the static and dynamic characteristics for a rough seal that includes inertia effects. The method is detailed for a seal made up of a rough stator and ...

Abstract: This paper presents the nonlinear dynamic behavior of a flexible shaft. The shaft is mounted in two journal bearings and the axial load is supported by a hydrodynamic thrust bearing. The ...

Abstract: This paper deals with an analysis of turbulent flow in annular seals with rough surfaces. In this approach, our objectives are to develop a model of turbulence including surface roughness and ...

Abstract: This paper presents the results of the experimental analysis of static and dynamic characteristics of a generation 1 foil bearing of 38.1 mm diameter and L/D=1. The test rig is of floating ...

Abstract: The dynamic characteristics of a hybrid aerostatic bearing are experimentally investigated on a test rig consisting of a rigid rotor driven by an impulse turbine. The rotor is horizontally ...