Abstract: Hydrodynamic flexure pivot tilting pad gas bearings (FPTPGBs) can enable successful operation of oil-free microturbomachinery and FPTPGBs with radially compliant pads permit rotor centrifugal and/or ...

Abstract: Recently, gas-lubricated bearings have drawn enormous attention for clean energy conversion/process systems such as fuel cells, micro-gas-turbines, gas compressors, etc. Among many different types ...