On the Design and Lubrication of Water-Lubricated, Rubber, Cutlass Bearings Operating in the Soft EHL Regime
All propeller-driven ships employ a drive shaft supported by journal bearings. To avoid water pollution, these bearings are generally lubricated by the surrounding water, removing the need for a rear seal. Such bearings, commonly referred to as Cutlass bearings, usually have an inner grooved nitrile...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-07-01
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| Series: | Lubricants |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/8/7/75 |