Abstract: As part of a continuing research program, a standard 10 1/2 in. dia thrust bearing, of the tilting-pad, self-equalizing type, was tested at shaft speeds up to 11,000 rpm and bearing loads ...

Abstract: Several recent technical papers have discussed the advantages of various designs of thrust bearings by comparing the power losses of the different type bearings. However, great care must be ...

Abstract: This paper compares three different lubricant supply methods—pressurized supply (flooded), spray feed, and leading edge distribution groove—and analyzes their influence on the performance of tilting ...

Abstract: A comparison of the high-speed performance characteristics of tilting-pad, self-equalizing type thrust bearings through two independent full-scale programs is reported. This paper presents experimental ...