Abstract: A robust approach to investigate a tilting pad journal bearing (TPJB) as a whole tolerance stack-up assembly is presented. Normal component variation within actual design tolerances is considered. The vector loop is expanded ...

Abstract: Achieving an optimal design of journal bearings is a very challenging effort due to the many input and output variables involved, including rotordynamic and tribological responses. This paper demonstrates the use of a ...

Abstract: This paper presents component and system-level analyses to understand the stiffness, damping, and rotor stability effects of tilting pad journal bearings (TPJB) with assembled clearance variation across pads. This variation ...

Abstract: The paper describes a high-speed camera and a particle image velocimetry (PIV) technique used on a transparent liquid balancing device for washing machines. Experimental results indicate that the ...

Abstract: The design process of journal bearings of turbomachines is complex and timeconsuming due to the many geometric and physical variables involved. This paper reports on the design of experiments (DOE) and the response surface ...