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Hydrostatic bearings for a turbine fluid flow metering device

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6583019
A rotor assembly fluid metering device has been improved by development of a hydrostatic bearing fluid system which provides bearing fluid at a common pressure to rotor assembly bearing surfaces. The bearing fluid distribution system produces a uniform film of fluid distribution system produces a uniform film of fluid between bearing surfaces and allows rapid replacement of bearing fluid between bearing surfaces, thereby minimizing bearing wear and corrosion.
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-07-1570
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Patent Number(s):
None
OSTI ID:
6583019
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English