Rotordynamics of Gas-Lubricated Journal Bearing Systems

by Krzysztof Czolczynski

Book Overview

Gas bearings have been used to support rotating parts in a wide range of applications - from magnetic recording heads in computer disk drives to gyroscopes and special machine tools. The advantage of gas bearings is the very low viscosity of air compared to that of most oils used in lubrication. As a result, not only is there much less frictional heat to dissipate, but the bearing remains very nearly isothermal. Gas bearings can thus support rotors...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1461271762
• ISBN13: 9781461271765
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"