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Application of Air Bearings to High-Speed Turbomachinery
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The idea of long-life turbomachinery that requires no oil or servicing is immediately attractive. The concept of air-lubricated bearings provides the basis for such a design. This paper describes the advantages and problems in the application of air bearings to closed-and open-cycle machinery. It discusses the design and performance characteristics of several prototype air bearing machines. The results of extensive ground tests and thousands of hours of field experience prove that practical air bearing turbomachines for open-cycle applications are a reality.
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Barnett, M. and Silver, A., "Application of Air Bearings to High-Speed Turbomachinery," SAE Technical Paper 700720, 1970, https://doi.org/10.4271/700720.Also In
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- Journal of Lubrication Technology October 1968 90 4
- Proceedings of the Fourth Biannual Gas Bearing Symposium I II April 22-25 1969 University of Southhampton
- McCormick J. E. Redding T. E. “3-Kilowatt Recuperated Closed Brayton Cycle Electrical Power System,” Second Annual Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference Aug. 13-17 1967 Miami Beach, Fla.