Theoretical Investigations on Tribological Properties of Air Foil Thrust Bearings during Start-Up Process

During the start-up process, air foil thrust bearings (AFTBs) come into contact and are prone to localized overheating and even failure. Frequent starts and stops are the major sources of wear. In this study, a transient mixed lubrication model considering the air rarefaction effect is established....

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Main Authors: Fangling Wu, Yang Hu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Lubricants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/11/3/94