Theoretical Analysis of Swing-Pad Bearings,

Abstract

The Swing-Pad bearing is a new lubricated sliding-surface bearing. The surfaces are kept separate by fluid-dynamic forces produced by the swinging action of the bearing pads. The standard Reynolds equations of lubrication theory are solved for a simple example of this bearing and simple formulas are obtained for predicting the bearing performance. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA017777

Entities

People

  • Charles W. Dawson

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Equations
  • Lubrication
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).