Design of multirecess hydrostatic oil journal bearings

Abstract

This paper presents computer generated design data in terms of load capacity and oil flow for multirecess hydrostatic journal bearings. The Reynolds equation for a finite bearing was solved on a high speed digital computer satisfying appropriate boundary conditions and using the finite difference method. Results for various L/D ratios, recess to bearing area ratios, number of recesses etc are presented for capillary and orifice compensated bearings. © 1980.