Rotor-Bearing Dynamics Technology Design Guide. Part VI. Status of Gas Bearing Technology Applicable to Aero Propulsion Machinery
Abstract
This report reviews gas lubrication technology as applicable to the support of aero propulsion equipment. It contains a historical sketch of the evolution of the field, a review of relevant fundamentals, a discussion of the whirl stability phenomena, the design of thrust bearings for turbomachines, a brief report on the current state of materials development, and a general review of gas lubricated compliant bearings. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA094167
Entities
People
- Coda H. T. Pan