Investigation of external oil flow from a journal bearing in an epicyclic gearbox

High loads and bearing life requirements make journal bearings the preferred choice for use in planetary gearboxes in aero-engines. Due to the high power being transmitted, large oil quantities are required for cooling and lubrication purposes. A significant part of the total gear box oil flow rate...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Berthold, Martin
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2021
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/64371/