The Static Performances of Air-Lubricated Tilting Pad Bearings With Inlet Pressure

선단압력을 고려한 공기윤활 틸팅패드베어링의 정특성

The inlet pressure build-up at the leading edge of bearings and its effects on the static performances are investigated theoretically. The performance analyses of air-lubricated tilting pad bearings are carried out considering the inlet pressure which is obtained by means of momentum conservation method. The results show that inlet pressure is above atmosphere pressure in front of leading edge of tilting pad bearing and there is a significant influence of the inlet pressure on the performance of bearings.