Cost-Effective Design Modification of a Sleeve Bearing with Large Bearing Clearance

In 2015, a 45 MW vertical hydropower machine exhibited excessive vibration after refurbishment. Measurements revealed a substantial bearing clearance at the lower generator guide bearing. Consequently, the bearing was unable to generate sufficient opposing force to drive the rotor toward the bearing...

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Main Authors: Gudeta Berhanu Benti, Jan-Olov Aidanpää, Rolf Gustavsson
Formato: Artigo
Idioma:English
Publicado: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Acceso en liña:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/3/1214