Experimental Characterization of Large Turbomachinery Tilting Pad Journal Bearings

The paper deals with the experimental characterization of different 280 mm diameter tilting pad journal bearings for turbomachines using a dedicated test rig. The test articles were a 5-pad Direct Lube Rocker Pivot bearing, a 5-pad Flooded Rocker Pivot bearing, and a 4-pad Flooded Ball and Socket Pi...

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Main Authors: Enrico Ciulli, Riccardo Ferraro, Paola Forte, Alice Innocenti, Matteo Nuti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Machines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1702/9/11/273