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　Analysis of Properties of Thrust Bearing in Ship Propulsion System.Analysis of Properties of Thrust Bearing in Ship Propulsion System[J].Journal of Marine Science and Application,2010,(2):220-224.
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Analysis of Properties of Thrust Bearing in Ship Propulsion System

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Title:
Analysis of Properties of Thrust Bearing in Ship Propulsion System
Author(s):
Zhu-xin Wu* and Zheng-lin Liu
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Analysis of Properties of Thrust Bearing in Ship Propulsion System
School of Energy and Power Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430063, China
Keywords:
thrust bearing;  thrust pad;  lubrication properties;  ship propulsion shaft;  geometrical factors.
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Abstract:
Thrust bearing is a key component of the propulsion system of a ship. It transfers the propulsive forces from the propeller to the ship’s hull, allowing the propeller to push the ship ahead. The performance of a thrust bearing pad is critical. When the thrust bearing becomes damaged, it can cause the ship to lose power and can also affect its operational safety. For this paper, the distribution of the pressure field of a thrust pad was calculated with numerical method, applying Reynolds equation. Thrust bearing properties for loads were analyzed, given variations in outlet thickness of the pad and variations between the load and the slope of the pad. It was noticed that the distribution of pressure was uneven. As a result, increases of both the outlet thickness and the slope coefficient of the pad were able to improve load bearing capability.

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