Fluid Dynamics

[27-H-13] Multi-recess Hydrostatic Bearing Pad Geometry Optimization Method for Operating in Static and Low-speed Conditions Using CFD Simulation

*Michal Michalec¹, Petr Svoboda¹, Robert Jackson² (1. Brno University of Technology - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Czech Republic, 2. Auburn University - Department of Mechanical Engineering, USA)

Keywords:Hydrostatic lubrication, Optimization methodology, Computational fluid dynamics