Gear pumps are largely employed in aero-engine fuel systems to provide the combustor with
fuel at adequate pressure and flowrate. The radial load applied on the gears, as a …

This paper aims to investigate the lubricating performance of the bubbly oil. Due to space
limitation, the work is divided into two parts. Part 1 concluded that the bubbly oil under high …

Scratches on bearing surfaces can significantly affect the performance and lifespan of
journal bearings. This study investigates the impact of scratches on two-lobe journal …

This paper proposes a straightforward procedure for defining bearing design configurations
in turbine-generator shaft trains. The bearing design inputs specify the bearing type and the …

Journal bearings are key components in internal combustion engines. Their reliability,
durability, and economy are of highest importance. Especially, the accurate prediction of …

Hydrodynamic journal bearings are essential components in the internal combustion
engines. The prediction of their reliability, durability, and economy, and also of their friction …

Zusammenfassung Die Reduktion des Kraftstoffverbrauchs und der Schadstoffemissionen
sowie die Steigerung der Lebensdauer und Zuverlässigkeit bei abnehmender Baugröße …

This Series provides the necessary elements to the development and validation of numerical
prediction models for hydrodynamic bearings. This book with the specific case of internal …

The shearing of compressible fluids in a channel with parallel walls is studied to understand
the impact of viscous dissipation and thermodynamics in thin lubricant films. Numerical …

Lubrication of a wrist pin journal can become a limiting factor in the performance of internal
combustion engines. A wrist pin journal is a hydrodynamic bearing with a radial clearance of …