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A dynamic simulation of the conforming shell gas journal bearing

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A time-dependent mathematical model for the conforming shell gas journal bearing is presented. A numerical scheme is devised to solve this mathematical model. The results of a dynamic simulation of the bearing are exhibited for a specific design.

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  1. Mathematics Institute, 24-29 St. Giles, Oxford, U.K.

    S. D. Howison

  2. Computing Laboratory, 8-11 Keble Road, Oxford, U.K.

    D. F. Mayers

  3. Chiltlee Manor, Fluid Gravity (Eng) Ltd, Haslemere Road, Liphook, Hampshire, U.K.

    W. R. Smith

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Howison, S.D., Mayers, D.F. & Smith, W.R. A dynamic simulation of the conforming shell gas journal bearing. J Eng Math 29, 557–574 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00044122

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