Hydrostatic journal bearing, externally pressurized
Load, stiffness, flow and power for an externally pressurized hydrostatic journal bearing — separated or connected recess elements, with a choice of restrictor.
Radial stiffness, S325.25 1e6 N/m
Load, F (ε=0.5)4.88 1e3 N
Flow, Q20.82 l/h
Power, N28.92 W
Effective area ratio, Aₑ/A0.36
Dimensionless stiffness, S*0.54
Dimensionless load, F*0.27
Dimensionless flow, Q*1.71
Coupling factor, q*0
Pressure ratio, β₀ (as used)0.5
Method & references
- Externally pressurized hydrostatic journal bearing — separated/connected recess configurations.
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