Field Tests on Hydrodynamic and Hybrid Operation of a Bidirectional Thrust Bearing of a Pump-Turbine

In vertical shaft pump turbines operating in pumped storage power plants an important role is played by a thrust bearing. Due to the bidirectional character of operation, thrust bearing tilting pads have to be supported symmetrically, which is known to be unfavourable from the point of view of their...

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Main Authors: Michał Wasilczuk, Michał Wodtke, Leszek Dąbrowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-12-01
Series:Lubricants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/5/4/48