Shedding light on hydroelectric thrust bearing problems
Journal Article
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· Hydro Review; (United States)
OSTI ID:5570278
- ElectroMechanical Engineering Associates, Pittsburgh, PA (United States)
Why did thrust bearing failures, so rare in hydro plants built in the first decades of this century, increase greatly during and after World War II Engineers have found that modern manufacturing techniques created problems as well as solutions. Two primary reasons for failure are a too smooth surface finish, and an oil film force that causes the split runner in the thrust bearings to slip, which results in fretting.
- OSTI ID:
- 5570278
- Journal Information:
- Hydro Review; (United States), Journal Name: Hydro Review; (United States) Vol. 10:4; ISSN HYREE8; ISSN 0884-0385
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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