Abstract

A full scale experimental program was conducted to investigate the influence of fluid film turbulence on the performance of the tilting-pad, self-equalizing type thrust bearing. Test results include data on centrally pivoted, 6-pad, 381-mm (15-in.) and 432-mm (17-in.) O.D. bearings operating with shaft speeds up to 10000 rpm and bearing loads ranging up to 3.447 MPa (500 psi). Data collected include bearing metal temperatures, bearing power loss, and observation of the laminar to turbulent transition range.

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