Abstract: The stiffness and damping coefficients of fluid film bearings play a key role in predicting levels of vibration and stability margins in high-performance industrial rotating machinery. However, variability in the coefficients ...

Abstract: To compensate for an extremely heavy journal, jacking pockets can be added to the surface of pads in fluid film bearings. Jacking pockets can range in size and shape and will have an influence on the hydrodynamic performance ...