Abstract: Oilfree turbochargers (TCs) require gas bearings in compact units of enhanced rotordynamic stability, mechanical efficiency, and improved reliability with reduced maintenance costs compared with oillubricated bearings. ...

Abstract: Oil-free bearings for automotive turbochargers (TCs) offer unique advantages eliminating oil-related catastrophic TC failures (oil coking, severe bearing wear/seizure, and significant oil leakage, for example), while ...

Abstract: Modern liquid rocket engine turbopumps implement hybrid bearings, which combine hydrostatic and hydrodynamic fluid film principles, in compact and lightweight units known for their superior reusability, durability, and ...

Abstract: Implementing gas foil bearings (GFBs) in micro gas turbine engines is a proven approach to improve system efficiency and reliability. Adequate thermal management for operation at high temperatures, such as in a gas turbine ...

Abstract: Hydrostatic thrust bearings (HTBs) are required in various turbomachinery systems due to their substantial load capacity and superior rotor axial positioning capabilities, which minimize friction and heat generation. ...

Abstract: Modern turbomachinery demands simplified components and compact shaft support systems. This study introduces novel hydrostatic journal bearings incorporating multiple tilting pads and fluid feeding features, which are ...

Abstract: Green technologies are a mandate in a world concerned with saving resources and protecting the environment. Oilfree turbocharger (TC) systems for passenger and commercial vehicles dispense with the lubricant in the internal ...

Abstract: Hybrid bearings integrating an external pressurizing source are widely used in highspeed turbomachinery due to their notable advantages, including low friction and wear, enhanced reliability and durability, and accurate ...