The optimum design of hydrostatic spherical bearings in fluid film lubrication is examined theoretically. The analytical solutions are derived for both fitted and clearance types of bearings with capillary and orifice restrictors. The optimal size based on the minimum power loss and the maximum stiffness is presented, and the difference between two types of bearings is discussed. [S0742-4787(00)02204-9]

Issue Section:
Technical Briefs
Keywords:
mechanical contact, lubrication, tribology, sliding friction, fluid mechanics, hydraulic systems, numerical analysis, machine bearings
Topics:
Bearings, Clearances (Engineering), Design, Hydrostatics, Fluid film lubrication
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