Abstract
Employing flexible elements within the geometry of bearings has shown enhanced performance. This paper aims to validate numerically two original analytical models corresponding to two design solutions of a structurally compliant hydrostatic thrust bearing. Assessing the bearing performance relies on a fluid-structure interaction modelling. The analytical models consider a series of simplifications, which ensure simplicity without significantly sacrificing accuracy. Their numerical validation confirms their reliability, with acceptable relative differences between analytical and numerical outcomes – 1-5% at low and medium loads, attaining roughly 13% at higher loads for either configuration; this allows further fast and elegant parametric analyses for design optimization.
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