Abstract: A tangential sump design is employed in several aeroengines mainly due to its simplicity and compactness. However various problems have prompted investigations of the sump design. An experimental program at Purdue University ...

Abstract: Aeroengine bearing chambers typically contain bearings, seals, shafts and static parts. Oil is introduced for lubrication and cooling and this creates a two phase flow environment that may contain droplets, mist, film, ...