Classical Bearings

Author : Peter Green
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520918825

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Classical Bearings by Peter Green Pdf

In this collection of sixteen literary and historical essays, Peter Green informs, entertains, and stimulates. He covers a wide range of subjects, from Greek attitudes toward death to the mysteries of the Delphic Oracle, from Tutankhamun and the gold of Egypt to sex in ancient literature, from the island of Lesbos (where he once lived) to the challenges of translating Ovid's wit and elegant eroticism into present-day English verse, from Victorian pederastic aesthetics to Marxism's losing battle with ancient history. This third volume of Green's essays (several previously unpublished) reveals throughout his serious concern that we are, in a very real sense, losing the legacy of antiquity through the corrosive methodologies of modern academic criticism.

Author : Gerhard Schweitzer,Eric H. Maslen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 541 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2009-06-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783642004971

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Magnetic Bearings by Gerhard Schweitzer,Eric H. Maslen Pdf

Compiling the expertise of nine pioneers of the field, Magnetic Bearings - Theory, Design, and Application to Rotating Machinery offers an encyclopedic study of this rapidly emerging field with a balanced blend of commercial and academic perspectives. Every element of the technology is examined in detail, beginning at the component level and proceeding through a thorough exposition of the design and performance of these systems. The book is organized in a logical fashion, starting with an overview of the technology and a survey of the range of applications. A background chapter then explains the central concepts of active magnetic bearings while avoiding a morass of technical details. From here, the reader continues to a meticulous, state-of-the-art exposition of the component technologies and the manner in which they are assembled to form the AMB/rotor system. These system models and performance objectives are then tied together through extensive discussions of control methods for both rigid and flexible rotors, including consideration of the problem of system dynamics identification. Supporting this, the issues of system reliability and fault management are discussed from several useful and complementary perspectives. At the end of the book, numerous special concepts and systems, including micro-scale bearings, self-bearing motors, and self-sensing bearings, are put forth as promising directions for new research and development. Newcomers to the field will find the material highly accessible while veteran practitioners will be impressed by the level of technical detail that emerges from a combination of sophisticated analysis and insights gleaned from many collective years of practical experience. An exhaustive, self-contained text on active magnetic bearing technology, this book should be a core reference for anyone seeking to understand or develop systems using magnetic bearings.

Author : Avraham Harnoy
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2002-09-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0203909070

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Bearing Design in Machinery by Avraham Harnoy Pdf

Covering the fundamental principles of bearing selection, design, and tribology, this book discusses basic physical principles of bearing selection, lubrication, design computations, advanced bearings materials, arrangement, housing, and seals, as well as recent developments in bearings for high-speed aircraft engines. The author explores unique solutions to challenging design problems and presents rare case studies, such as hydrodynamic and rolling-element bearings in series and adjustable hydrostatic pads for large bearings. He focuses on the design considerations and calculations specific to hydrodynamic journal bearings, hydrostatic bearings, and rolling element bearings.

Author : Maurice L. Adams
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781351689984

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Bearings by Maurice L. Adams Pdf

Bearings: from Technoloogical Foundations to Practical Design Applications provides a modern study of bearing types, design factors, and industrial examples. The major classes of bearings are described, and design concepts are covered for rolling elements, surfaces, pivots, flexures, and compliance surfaces. Fluid film lubrication is presented, and the basics of tribology for bearings is explained. The book also looks at specific applications of bearing technology, including bearings in vehicles, rotating machinery, machine tools, and home appliances. Case studies are also included.

Author : Günter Ramberger
Publisher : IABSE
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Bridges
ISBN : 3857481056

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Structural Bearings and Expansion Joints for Bridges by Günter Ramberger Pdf

Author : Wojciech Litwin
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2023-09-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780443134586

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Water-Lubricated Journal Bearings by Wojciech Litwin Pdf

Water Lubricated Journal Bearings: Marine Applications, Design, and Operational Problems and Solutions provides cutting-edge design solutions, common problems and methods for avoiding them, and material selection considerations for use of water lubricated journal bearings in marine environments. These bearings have many advantages, among them the absence of the potential for oil contamination. They are also sensitive, and their production processes can be challenging, but this book outlines techniques and concepts designed to overcome these challenges, emphasizing their role in durable and reliable propulsion systems in modern, safe, and environment-friendly shipping. Propeller shafts, water lubricated stern tube bearings, problems frequently encountered with water lubricated propeller shaft bearings and sliding bearings alongside solutions to these problems are all covered, as are the hydrodynamic properties of water lubricated bearings, operation at low revolution speeds, high speed bearings, hybrid bearings, and more. Foundational concepts of tribology related to friction, lubrication, wear, and fluid/solid and solid/solid interactions in ship stern tube and water lubricated turbine machinery are also discussed. Provides cutting-edge design solutions and material selection considerations for water lubricated journal bearings Outlines common problems and solutions for overcoming them when working with water lubricated propeller shaft bearings, sliding bearings, and hybrid bearings Presents theoretical and experimental research on bearings, including the influence of bush shape imperfections and misalignment

Author : Buuren, Sietze van
Publisher : KIT Scientific Publishing
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783731500841

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Modeling and simulation of porous journal bearings in multibody systems by Buuren, Sietze van Pdf

A specific cost-efficient type of plain journal bearing is the porous journal bearing, which possesses a pervious bush that serves as a lubricant reservoir. The current work is concerned with modeling porous journal bearings in multibody systems, for which dynamical models are needed to investigate the bearing's behavior. Such porous journal bearing models as well as models of elementary rotor-bearing systems including these, were developed and investigated during the course for this work.

Author : Rakesh Sehgal
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789535107866

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Performance Evaluation of Bearings by Rakesh Sehgal Pdf

Bearings (both plain and rolling element) are used as important supporting elements for locating rotating components and confining their motion in desired direction. In order to ensure their operational reliability and desired life, these need to be properly designed/selected for an application more so because of ever increasing operational speeds. This requires the careful performance evaluation of different types of bearings considering aspects such as thermal stability, lubrication, contaminants in lubricants and controlling mechanism etc. The title of this book was specifically chosen as Performance Evaluation of Bearings. The present book is a compilation of different aspects contributing towards the performance evaluation of plain bearings (both journal and thrust), rolling element bearings and magnetic bearings.

Author : Pei Moo Ku
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Airplanes
ISBN : WISC:89038742490

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Proceedings of the USAF-SwRI Aerospace Bearing Conference by Pei Moo Ku Pdf

Author : Kevin Hoag
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2007-02-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783211377628

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Vehicular Engine Design by Kevin Hoag Pdf

The mechanical engineering curriculum in most universities includes at least one elective course on the subject of reciprocating piston engines. The majority of these courses today emphasize the application of thermodynamics to engine ef?ciency, performance, combustion, and emissions. There are several very good textbooks that support education in these aspects of engine development. However, in most companies engaged in engine development there are far more engineers working in the areas of design and mechanical development. University studies should include opportunities that prepare engineers desiring to work in these aspects of engine development as well. My colleagues and I have undertaken the development of a series of graduate courses in engine design and mechanical development. In doing so it becomes quickly apparent that no suitable te- book exists in support of such courses. This book was written in the hopes of beginning to address the need for an engineering-based introductory text in engine design and mechanical development. It is of necessity an overview. Its focus is limited to reciprocating-piston internal-combustion engines – both diesel and spa- ignition engines. Emphasis is speci?cally on automobile engines, although much of the discussion applies to larger and smaller engines as well. A further intent of this book is to provide a concise reference volume on engine design and mechanical development processes for engineers serving the engine industry. It is intended to provide basic information and most of the chapters include recent references to guide more in-depth study.

Author : Jinghan He,Yaohua Li,Qingxin Yang,Xidong Liang
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1382 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811915321

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The proceedings of the 16th Annual Conference of China Electrotechnical Society by Jinghan He,Yaohua Li,Qingxin Yang,Xidong Liang Pdf

This book gathers outstanding papers presented at the 16th Annual Conference of China Electrotechnical Society, organized by China Electrotechnical Society (CES), held in Beijing, China, from September 24 to 26, 2021. It covers topics such as electrical technology, power systems, electromagnetic emission technology, and electrical equipment. It introduces the innovative solutions that combine ideas from multiple disciplines. The book is very much helpful and useful for the researchers, engineers, practitioners, research students, and interested readers.

Author : Jun-Dong Chang,Karl Billau
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783798517837

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Bioceramics and Alternative Bearings in Joint Arthroplasty by Jun-Dong Chang,Karl Billau Pdf

This proceedings book of the Biolox Symposium in Seoul is composed of 10 sessions and plenary lectures of the most current knowledge available in the use of Bioceramics and alternative bearings. More than 50 speakers with world-famous reputations from 12 countries cover 52 topics on recent developments in Bioceramic and alternative bearings in arthroplasty.

Author : James A. D'Antonio,Martin Dietrich
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2006-03-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783798515406

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Bioceramics and Alternative Bearings in Joint Arthroplasty by James A. D'Antonio,Martin Dietrich Pdf

Dear Colleague and Participant in Bioceramics and Alternative Bearings In Joint Arthroplasty: 10*" International BIOLOX® Symposium We are once again very proud that we are able to present to you the proceedings of the Symposiunn as part of your registration materials. This group accomplishment has been made possible by the superb cooperation received from the speakers in sending us their manuscripts on a timely basis as well as by the supporting staff at both CeramTec and at the Publishing House in executing all of the details needed. We specially extend our most heartfelt thanks to the Scientific Committee for their assistance in evaluating and selecting the submissions as well as developing the Symposium program. We are more convinced than ever that the proceedings of this Symposium are a continuation of CeramTec's tradition of providing all members of the orthopedic surgical community with a valuable addition to your reference libraries. We hope that this book will present you with the latest and most up to date source of scientific and clinical information regarding the use of ceramics and other alternative bearings in joint replacement surgery.

Author : Agnieszka Muszynska
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1100 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2005-05-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420027792

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Rotordynamics by Agnieszka Muszynska Pdf

As the most important parts of rotating machinery, rotors are also the most prone to mechanical vibrations, which may lead to machine failure. Correction is only possible when proper and accurate diagnosis is obtained through understanding of rotor operation and all of the potential malfunctions that may occur. Mathematical modeling, in particular

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Gas-lubricated bearings
ISBN : STANFORD:36105030727791

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International Symposium on Gas-lubricated Bearings by Anonim Pdf