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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    Title :

    Application of Air Bearings to High-Speed Turbomachinery


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:
    Silver, A. (author) / Barnett, M. A. (author)

    Conference:

    Farm, Construction, Industrial Machinery and Powerplant Meetings ; 1970



    Publication date :

    1970-02-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :