Observer-Based Control of Tilting-Pad Thrust Bearings

The active control of hydrodynamic bearings is beginning to receive more attention in the pursuit of lower power losses and reduced maintenance. This paper presents a method by which, from simple measurements, rich information can be deduced from a running bearing that can used to modify the operati...

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Main Author: Edward H. Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Lubricants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/10/1/11