The use of process fluids of low kinematic viscosity as lubricants and the ever increasing surface speeds which are being encountered in fluid-film bearings have meant an increase in the number of bearings which operate in the turbulent regime. This paper describes a theoretical evaluation of the performance of 360-degree journal bearings operating turbulently, presents generalized data and discusses the results with comments upon the assumptions made and practical realities.
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