Article Dans Une Revue Lubricants Année : 2025

Performance Characteristics of a New Aerostatic Thrust Bearing with Poro-Elastic Restrictor

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Aerostatic bearings were proven to be an optimal choice in situations where low friction, cleanliness, and high motion accuracy are required. Their functionality relies heavily on flow restrictors, which are responsible for regulating and controlling the supply flow, and consequently, the thickness and stiffness of the fluid film. A diverse range of restrictors with varying characteristics is used, among which are the porous restrictors. The current work introduces a novel solution involving a porous, highly compressible restrictor, whose element of novelty compared to its predecessors consists of its variable thickness and corresponding permeability, regulated by the load on the bearing. The gas is supplied through an annular, elastic, deformable, porous disc, which is compressed by a metal plate, subjected to compression by the recess pressure on one side and by the supply pressure on the other side. One or more springs are used in parallel with the porous disc to obtain the optimum elastic response. The objective of this study is to evaluate the performance characteristics and compare them to a conventional restrictor. A parametric analysis is performed to define the size and properties of the porous restrictor.

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hal-05483434 , version 1 (15-04-2026)

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Alin Mărgineanu, Alice Marinescu, Aurelian Fatu, Traian Cicone, Yann Henry. Performance Characteristics of a New Aerostatic Thrust Bearing with Poro-Elastic Restrictor. Lubricants, 2025, 13 (8), pp.346. ⟨10.3390/lubricants13080346⟩. ⟨hal-05483434⟩
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