Abstract: Combibearing is a combined thrustjournal bearing design used in vertical hydropower rotors. The dynamic characteristics of this component (combibearing) were analytically modeled by Luneno et al. (2011, “Model Based ...

Abstract: The dynamic characteristics of the combibearing (combined thrustjournal bearing) in vertical rotor systems were analytically modeled and experimentally verified in the authors’ previous publications. An angular misalignment, ...

Abstract: It is important to monitor the radial loads in hydropower units in order to protect the machine from harmful radial loads. Existing recommendations in the standards regarding the radial movements of the shaft and bearing ...