The water-lubricated bearing in ship propulsion system is easily impacted by sea wave
shock, which is a great threat to the smooth start-up of the bearing system. Therefore, in the …

Understanding the micro milling phenomena involved in the process is critical and difficult
through physical experiments. This study presents a 3D finite element modeling (3D FEM) …

The analysis of the influence of cracks on the dynamics of bladed disks is critical for design,
failure prognosis, and structural health monitoring. Predicting the dynamics of cracked …

A mathematical model and a computational methodology are presented to simulate the
complicated flow behaviors of the journal microbearing in the slip regime, at which the …

The dynamic characteristics of aerostatic bearings are critical to the performances of ultra-
precision manufacturing equipment. Dynamic characteristics have recently been recognized …

Tribology is an unfamiliar term for many, but is experienced by all. It is the science of friction,
wear and lubrication of contacting surfaces in relative motion. The aim of this book is to …

The operating temperature of the gas thrust bearings for microengine is up to 1300–1700K.
The influence of temperature on both the gas viscosity and the rarefaction is considered to …

Bearings might be damaged due to shock loads caused by disturbances, in addition to static
loads. In this study, a flexible structure was applied to enhance the lubrication characteristics …

The micro hybrid spiral-grooved thrust bearing is a promising candidate to support the
rotating elements in power MEMS devices such as micro gas turbine engines. However, the …

A Pareto optimization study was carried out on a flat pad aerostatic bearing design. Some of
the Pareto optimal configurations were then subjected to surface profiling errors including …