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Adjusment of the loads between segments in the hydraulic thrust bearing of a turbine-generator unit

Journal Article · · Hydrotechnical Construction
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01577472· OSTI ID:245468
One of the most important stages in the assembly and repair of the thrust bearing of a turbine-generator unit is adjustment of the load on the segments. The generally accepted method of adjusting the loads between segments in a hydraulic thrust bearing is based on measuring the axial deformation of the elastic chambers of indicators and equalizing it. Here it is assumed that sagging of the chambers is plane-parallel. Certain problems that occurred when lining the bearings with Babbitt segments, for example, a decrease of sagging of the chambers with time from 0.2-0.3 mm to almost zero, i.e., an apparent increase of rigidity of the chambers, compelled doubting this.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
245468
Journal Information:
Hydrotechnical Construction, Journal Name: Hydrotechnical Construction Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 29; ISSN 0018-8220; ISSN HYCOAR
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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