Abstract
Presented in this paper is an analytical method of producing design curves for tilting pad gas journal bearings, with dimensionless parameters chosen in such a way that a single set of curves may be used for any size of bearing with any length to diameter ratio.
An analytical solution to the compressible Reynolds equation, based on the linearization by Ausman, is presented in detail. Comparisons are made between the analytical results, numerical results, and experimental findings on the author's rig at Southampton University.
Included in the paper is a sample design curve, together with equations for constructing additional curves. The author concludes by briefly outlining his proposed extension of this work.
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