Mechanisms for residence volume reduction in shallow sump

Gas turbine aero-engines employ fast rotating shafts that are supported by bearings at several axial locations along the engine. Due to extreme load and heat, oil is injected to the bearings to aid lubrication and cooling. The oil is then shed to the bearing chamber before it is extracted out by a s...

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Main Authors: Chandra, Budi, Simmons, Kathy, Murphy, Andrew
Format: Article
Published: American Society of Mechanical Engineers 2017
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/45750/