This paper presents some of the developments in gas bearing technology since 1967, and considers the state of the art. The place of gas bearings in tribology is discussed, and the future development of gas bearings is suggested.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.
References
1.
GrossW. A. ‘Gas bearings: Journal and thrust’, Conf. Lubrication and Wear, Proc. Instn mech. Engrs1967–68182 (Pt 3A), 116.
2.
FullerD. D. ‘A review of the state of the art for the design of self-acting gas-lubricated bearings’, A. S. M. E. Paper No. 68-LubS-10.
3.
GrossW. A. ‘A review of developments in externally pressurized gas bearing technology since 1959’, A. S. M. E. Paper No. 68-LubS-8.
4.
Design of gas bearings: notes supplemental to the R. P. I.-M. T. I. course on gas bearing design1967, vols 1 and 2 (Mech. Tech. Inc., N. Y.).
5.
MechC. ‘Some practical performance aspects of the design of gas bearing blowers and some performances of industrial machines’, Paper 16, Gas Bearing Symposium, University of Southampton, 1967.
6.
MechC. ‘Applications of gas bearings to turbo-machines’, Paper 4, Gas Bearing Symposium, University of Southampton, 1969.
7.
ShapiroW. et al. ‘The application of gas lubricated journal bearings to miniature cryogenic machinery’, Paper 5, Gas Bearing Symposium, University of Southampton, 1969.
8.
SixsmithH. ‘A high-speed tilting pad gas lubricated bearing’, Paper 20, Gas Bearing Symposium, University of Southampton, 1967.
9.
PittsG. ‘A design method for tilting pad gas journal bearings’, Tribology1970 (February).
10.
McCabeJ. T.DeckerO. ‘Analytical and experimental investigations into the stability characteristics of gas lubricated tilting pad journal bearings’, Paper 17, Gas Bearing Symposium, University of Southampton, 1967.
11.
CastelliV.VohrJ. H. ‘Performance characteristics of herringbone grooved journal bearings operating at high eccentricity ratios with misalignment’, Paper 14, Gas Bearing Symposium, University of Southampton, 1967.
12.
MalanoskiS. B. ‘Experiments on an ultrastable gas journal bearing’, J. Lubric. Tech., Trans Am. Soc. mech. Engrs196789 (Series F), No. 4.
13.
VohrJ. H.PanC. H. T. ‘Design data—gas lubricated spin axis bearings for gyroscopes’, Rept No. MTI-68TR29 (Mech. Tech. Inc.).
14.
PanC. H. T.SternlichtB. ‘Thermal distortion of spiral grooved gas lubricated thrust bearing due to self-heating’, J. Lubric. Tech., Trans. Am. Soc. mech. Engrs196789 (Series F), No. 2.
15.
WoodM. ‘Slip flow in spiral grooved thrust bearings—comparison between experiments and a simple design rule’, Paper 33, Gas Bearing Symposium, University of Southampton, 1969.
16.
TrevorrowE. U.FaddyD. ‘The effect of axial flow along the journal on connected thrust bearings’, Paper 14, Gas Bearing Symposium, University of Southampton, 1969.
17.
ConstantinescuV. N.SalcudeanM. ‘An approximate method for the analysis of externally pressurized gas lubricated journal bearings’, Paper 1, Gas Bearing Symposium, University of Southampton, 1967.
18.
HolsterP. L. ‘Reliable and easy to handle design formulae for externally pressurized gas thrust and journal bearings’, Paper 2, Gas Bearing Symposium, University of Southampton, 1967.
19.
ShiresG. L. ‘Design of pressurized gas bearings’, Tribology19691 (No. 4, November).
20.
LundJ. W. ‘A theoretical analysis of whirl instaiblity and pneumatic hammer for a rigid rotor in pressurized gas journal bearings’, J. Lubric. Tech., Trans. Am. Soc. mech. Engrs196789 (Series F), No. 2.
21.
KammerlingW.WoolleyR. W. ‘A description of some results achieved in the application of aerostatic bearings to machine tools’, Paper 6, Gas Bearing Symposium, University of Southampton, 1969.
22.
PowellJ. W. ‘Some applications of aerostatic bearings in scientific and industrial instruments’, Paper 2, Gas Bearing Symposium, University of Southampton, 1969.
23.
BlassJ. ‘An analysis of pocketed gas journal bearings and the results from tests of an axial single-stage turbo-compressor’, Paper 6, Gas Bearing Symposium, University of Southampton, 1967.
24.
MoriH.MoriA. ‘A stabilizing method of the externally pressurized gas journal bearings’, Paper 29, Gas Bearing Symposium, University of Southampton, 1969.
25.
McCabeJ. T. et al. ‘Summary of investigations of entrance effects of circular thrust bearings’, Paper 17, Gas Bearing Symposium, University of Southampton, 1969.
26.
VohrJ. H. ‘A study of inherent restrictor characteristics for hydrostatic gas bearings’, Paper 30, Gas Bearing Symposium, University of Southampton, 1969.
27.
PowellJ. W.TempestM. C. ‘Study of high-speed machinery with rubber stabilized air bearings’, A. S. M. E. Paper No. 68-LubS-9.
28.
SneckH. J. ‘A survey of gas-lubricated porous bearings’, A. S. M. E. Paper No. 68-LubS-36.
29.
PanC. H. T.BroussardP. H. ‘Squeeze film lubrication’, Paper 12, Gas Bearing Symposium, University of Southampton, 1967.
30.
PanC. H. T.ChiangT. ‘Dynamic behaviour of spherical squeeze film hybrid bearing’, A. S. M. E. Paper No. 68-LubS-37.
31.
SternlichtB. ‘Gas bearing turbo-machinery’, A. S. M. E. Paper No. 68-LubS-32.
32.
MalanoskiS. B. et al. ‘A progress report on steam lubrication research’, Paper 22, Gas Bearing Symposium, University of Southampton, 1969.
33.
NewgardP. M.KiangR. L. ‘Elastic orifices for pressurized Gas Bearings’, ASLE Trans.19669 (No. 3).
34.
BoffeyD. A. ‘The stability of a rigid rotor in a flexibly supported self-acting gas journal bearing’, Paper 12, Gas Bearing Symposium, University of Southampton, 1969.
35.
CastelliV. et al. ‘Design guide for hydrostatic axisymmetric compliant surface bearings’, Columbia University Tech. Rept No. 161969 (November).
36.
Anon.‘Pressurized porous air bearings’, Engineer1968 (8th June) (New Departure Hyatt Bearings).
37.
DeasonW. S. ‘Air blown sintered metal turner bars as an aid to web transport’, Powder Metall.196912 (No. 24).
38.
WildmanM. ‘Gas bearings for high-speed rotors’, Paper 1, Gas Bearing Symposium, University of Southampton, 1969.
39.
BeamJ. W. ‘High rotational speed’, J. appl Phys.19378 (December).
