Abstract: A composite sliding bearing is disclosed. The composite sliding bearing has an inner ring, formed of split rings halved by a center in an axial direction, which has V-section inclined surfaces formed on the outer diameter surfaces of the split rings, bearing pads disposed separately on the inclined surfaces of the split rings along the outer diameter surface of the inner ring, and an outer ring on the inner diameter surface of which is formed a V-section umbrella-shaped inclined surface corresponding to the outer diameter surface of the inner ring. A radial load and axial load applied to the bearing are supported by sliding the inner diameter surface of the outer ring on the sliding surfaces of the bearing pads in a condition in which the bearing pads are fluid lubricated.

Abstract: An impeller includes a shell having a plurality of blades. The shell may also define a cavity. The impeller may further include a backplate that engages at least a portion of the shell. The backplate can include a post which can be coupled to the impeller through a fastener such as a threaded nut. The backplate can be thereafter clamped to the impeller shell. Seals can be provided in the impeller, such as in the backplate. The backplate and impeller shell can be piloted onto each other. In some forms splines can be used to secure the backplate to the impeller shell.

Abstract: A seal carrier for a seal used between rotating and non-rotating components includes an arcuate sheet metal seal carrier body formed to include a stepped, conical configuration wherein an inner diameter at a forward end is larger than the diameter at an aft end, with plural stepped sections defined by alternating radial and axial portions between the forward end and the aft end. Each axial portion is adapted to carry a seal element, preferably a honeycomb seal. Mounting flanges are provided at the forward end and the aft end of the arcuate sheet metal seal carrier body to enable attachment to the non-rotating component.

Abstract: A wind power plant having a sliding bearing with a first and second bearing component which are arranged to rotate relative to one another about a common rotational axis is provided. The sliding bearing has at least one sliding lining arranged between the first and second bearing component and has a contact face with a lubricant. The contact face has a sliding lining duct opening to a sliding lining duct, wherein the sliding lining duct crosses the sliding lining and feeds lubricant into a region between the first and second bearing component. The sliding lining has a groove on the contact face, surrounding the sliding lining duct opening. An operation of the wind power plant to generate electric current is also provided. The sliding bearing operates hydrostatically during a startup phase of the rotational movement and/or operates hydrodynamically during a phase of the rotational movement with a constant rotational speed.

Abstract: The present application relates to a rotor drum of a low-pressure compressor of an axial turbomachine. The drum includes a wall generally symmetrical in revolution about an axis and following a generally curved profile. The wall is configured to support a plurality of blade rows. A first blade row is formed by an annular platform integrally formed with the wall at the peak of its profile in relation to the axis; and a second blade row directly downstream of the first; and a third blade row directly upstream of the first; are formed by one or more blade-retaining grooves formed on the wall. The first blade row and the drum form an integral assembly, eliminating certain vibrations. Anchoring the blades is hybrid or mixed. The rotor may be mounted in a housing with ring-shaped stators.

Abstract: A turbocharger includes a turbine section, a compressor section and a bearing section. A turbine wheel and a compressor wheel are mounted on a shaft and the shaft is rotatably mounted in a bore of a housing. A lubrication system circulates lubricant through the bearing section. First and second spaced apart seals are positioned along the shaft. A recess is positioned between the first seal and the second seal to define an air buffer chamber. The air buffer chamber is provided with pressurized air to discourage lubricant leakage past the first seal.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a high-power wind energy installation, wherein the rotor blades, to minimize the static and/or dynamic structural load and/or to damp vibrations, for example by generating counterforces to compensate for interference forces and moments, can be adjusted even when a constant wind velocity v? does not warrant it, and to a method for operating such a wind energy installation; it is provided according to the invention to configure at least one rotor blade bearing therein as a rolling bearing that is optimized for a high number of inner race revolutions in that the total dynamic axial load rating Ca,total, defined according to DIN ISO 281, of all those rows (?) of a utilized rolling bearing according to DIN ISO 281 which participate in force transmission in an axial direction is at least 1.

Abstract: A sleeve housing of a bearing mechanism according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a cylindrical portion arranged to cover outer circumferences of a sleeve and a plate portion, and a bottom portion arranged to close a lower portion of the cylindrical portion. The bottom portion includes a plurality of projecting portions arranged in a circumferential direction in an upper surface of the bottom portion. Each projecting portion is arranged to project upward to be in contact with a lower surface of the sleeve. Each of the projecting portions and the plate portion are arranged radially opposite each other. At least a portion of an adhesive is arranged to exist between an outer circumferential surface of the sleeve and an inner circumferential surface of the cylindrical portion.

Abstract: A method for servicing a gas turbine engine includes disassembling a bearing compartment, providing access from a forward side of the gas turbine engine to a gearbox contained within said bearing compartment. The gas turbine engine provides a core flow path that extends from the forward side aftward in a core flow direction. The method includes servicing a component located within the bearing compartment. A method for servicing a gas turbine engine includes providing access from a forward side of a front center body assembly, and servicing a component located within a bearing compartment aft of the front center body assembly. The gas turbine engine includes a seal package located aft of a bearing package. A front wall is mounted to the front center body support and is removable from a front center body support to access at least one of the gearbox, the bearing package and the seal package.

Abstract: The Ni based forged alloy has a composition containing, on the basis of mass percent, Al: 0.5 to 1.0%, Cr: 17 to 21%, Fe: 17 to 19%, Nb: 4.5 to 5.5%, Ti: 0.8 to 1.3%, W: 3.0 to 6.0%, B: 0.001 to 0.03%, C: 0.001 to 0.015%, and Mo: 1.0% or less, the balance being Ni and inevitable impurities. The alloy includes carbide grains of the contained elements. The carbide grains have an average grain diameter of 20 ?m or less. Thus, a Ni based forged alloy is provided which is excellent in high-temperature fatigue property and has a moderate macrosegregation property.

Abstract: An oil return structure for fan includes a base, a bearing, a retaining ring and a rotor. The base has a bearing cup internally defining a receiving space for receiving the bearing therein. The bearing has a centered and axially extended shaft hole. The retaining ring is located at a front end of the bearing and has a central hole. The rotor includes a hub and a shaft. The shaft is extended through the central hole of the retaining ring into the shaft hole of the bearing, and is provided with an annular groove corresponding to the retaining ring. Oil in the bearing flowing to the annular groove during fan operation is centrifugally pulled out of the shaft and then caught by the retaining ring, from where the oil returns to the bearing. Therefore, loss of oil from the bearing is largely reduced to ensure extended fan service life.

Abstract: An axial flow pump for a blood circulating pump for the circulation of blood, the rotor the rotor being constructed and arranged to impel blood in a downstream direction upon rotation of the rotor about its axis in a forward circumferential direction. The rotor is provided with hydrodynamic thrust bearing surfaces, each such thrust bearing surface being constructed and arranged to apply a hydrodynamic force to the rotor with a component of the force in the downstream direction upon rotation of the rotor in the forward circumferential direction.

Abstract: A bearing arrangement to avoid a static charge in a bearing is provided. A bearing arrangement for a wind turbine comprises a first bearing shell that is prepared to be coupled to a first part of the wind turbine. The bearing arrangement comprises a second bearing shell that is prepared to be coupled to a second part of the wind turbine. The first and the second bearing shell are arranged in a way that the first and the second bearing shell are rotatable with respect to each other and have a first isolation ring for electrical isolation, so that the first part of the wind turbine can be rotated with respect to the second part of the wind turbine and avoid static discharge.

Abstract: A bearing system for a rotor in rotating machines, such as compressors, pumps, turbines, expanders, has points of bearing and sealing for the rotor each being in the form of a combined bearing and sealing formed by a stator situated within a rotating machine house and surrounding the rotor. The stator is formed with a bore, whereby an annular clearance is created between stator and rotor, and the bore is having sectional area gradually increasing in the direction of larger pressure within the rotating machine.

Abstract: This hydraulic machine (1) has a wheel (2) mounted to move in rotation relative to a stationary structure (9) and about a stationary axis of rotation (X2), the wheel (2) being designed to pass a forced flow (E) of water therethrough. A hydrostatic bearing (100), provided between firstly an element (111) constrained to rotate with the wheel (2) and, secondly a portion (91) of the stationary structure (9), is disposed between a first zone (Z1) of the machine, which zone is in fluid communication with the forced flow (E) and in which zone, during operation, a pressure prevails that is similar to the pressure of the forced flow, and a second zone (Z2) of the machine that is isolated from the forced flow by said bearing.

Abstract: Rotor blade assemblies for wind turbines are provided. A rotor blade assembly includes a rotor blade. In some embodiments, the rotor blade assembly further includes a surface feature configured on an exterior surface of the rotor blade, the surface feature having an exterior mounting surface. At least a portion of the exterior mounting surface has a contour in an uninstalled state that is different from a curvature of the exterior surface of the rotor blade at a mount location of the surface feature on the rotor blade. In other embodiments, the rotor blade assembly further includes a seal member surrounding at least a portion of a perimeter of the surface feature. The seal member contacts and provides a transition between the exterior surface and the surface feature.

Abstract: A wind turbine includes a rotor having at least one wind turbine blade connected to a rotor hub through at least one blade pitch bearing. The pitch bearing includes at least one outer ring, at least one center ring and at least one inner ring. The pitch bearing has a first rolling element arrangement between the outer ring and the center ring, and a second rolling element arrangement between the center ring and the inner ring, wherein at least one of the first and the second rolling element arrangements includes at least two rows of rolling elements. The at least two rows are at different axial positions in relation to a rotational axis. The play in the first row of roller elements is greater than the play in the second row of roller elements. A pitch bearing for a wind turbine is also disclosed.

Abstract: Various “contactless” bearing mechanisms including hydrodynamic, hydrostatic, and magnetic bearings are provided for a rotary pump as alternatives to mechanical contact bearings. These design features may be combined. In one embodiment, the pump apparatus includes a rotor having a bore, a ring-shaped upper rotor bearing magnet, and a ring-shaped lower rotor bearing magnet. The bearing magnets are concentric with the bore. The lack of mechanical contact bearings enables longer life pump operation and less damage to working fluids such as blood.

Abstract: In a centrifugal pump, in particular a radial or semi-axial pump including a housing with a pump chamber and a dry chamber, a drive shaft rotatably supported in the housing and connected to an impeller for pumping a liquid flow medium disposed in the pump chamber and a shaft seal arranged in an inner radial area for sealing the dry space with respect to the flow medium, a seal carrier is provided with a guide structure by which fluid flow medium is conducted from an outer radial area to an inner radial area for directing flow medium into the seal for lubrication and cooling of the seal.

Abstract: A wind-turbine gearbox system includes an input gear stage having mating gear surfaces finished to a surface roughness of less than 0.25 micron and at least one bearing supporting the input gear stage. A lubrication circuit is arranged to deliver lubricant to the input gear stage and the bearing during operation of the wind-turbine and includes an inline filter for removal of particles of less than 2 micron from the lubricant prior to delivery. A lubricant for use in the system may have a relatively low viscosity compared to conventional wind turbine gearbox lubricants.

Abstract: A rotor blade assembly includes one or more flex-beam members and a torque tube surrounding the one or more flex-beam members and extending at least partially along a rotor blade assembly length. A pitch bearing assembly is supportive of the torque tube relative to the one or more flex-beam members and includes at least two outer bearing members secured to the torque tube and an inner bearing member positioned at least partially within the at least two inner bearing members and secured to the one or more flex beam members. A change in a stiffness of the inner bearing member changes one or more dynamic characteristics of the rotor blade assembly.

Abstract: It comprises a first member with a plate attached and substantially covering at least one portion of a second member (20), both members being rotatable relative to each other and defining a tortuous way, and it further comprises a brush sealing attached to the first member and resting on a siding plate in the second member such that an inner gap formed between said first and second members is sealed. A flexible member may be provided between the brush sealing and the first member for joining them in a flexible way.

Abstract: A greased-based lubrication system for a main bearing arrangement of a wind turbine can be replaced with an oil-based lubrication system by: disconnecting an upwind bearing cover 12 and/or a downwind bearing cover 12 from the bearing housing 10; cleaning grease from the bearing arrangement; connecting an upwind oil drain cover 14 to the upwind side of the bearing housing 10; and connecting a downwind oil drain cover 14 to the downwind side of the bearing housing 10. At least one of the upwind oil drain cover 14 and the downwind oil drain cover 14 include one or more outlets for an oil-based lubricant. Further steps include: connecting the one or more outlets to an oil-based lubrication system; and introducing oil-based lubricant into the bearing arrangement.

Abstract: A seal assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a carbon seal and a seal plate. The seal plate has a contact face configured to slidably engage the carbon seal. The seal plate has a surface disposed on an opposing side of the seal plate from the contact face. The surface forms a portion of a single passage that extends an entire length of the seal plate. The continuous cooling provided by single passage along the seal plate allows for a more uniform temperature profile along the contact face of seal plate.

Abstract: A bearing system for a turbocharger shaft comprising a rotatable elongated cylinder with axially spaced journal bearing surfaces on the inside diameter and a thrust face on each end. A sleeve on the shaft incorporates a flange on one end that transmits thrust force to one thrust face on the elongated cylinder. A flanged collar on the opposite end of the shaft transmits thrust force to the thrust face on the opposite end of the elongated cylinder. A radially extending flange on one end of the elongated cylinder transmits thrust forces to stationary housings.

Abstract: A turbomachine includes a compressor having a cartridge that is configured to slide in and out of an external casing. The turbomachine further includes an electrical motor having a motor shaft configured to be connected to the compressor shaft. A conduit is configured to extend through the statoric part of the compressor or the motor, from a first magnetic bearing to the second magnetic bearing. The conduit includes conduit electrical cables provided inside the conduit and extending from a first end of the conduit to a second end of the conduit; and electrical cables connecting one of the first and second magnetic bearings to an external connector via the conduit electrical cables of the conduit.

Abstract: A device for detecting the axial position of a rotary shaft of a rotary machine comprises a target of ferromagnetic material placed at the end of the rotary shaft, an induction coil associated with a stationary magnetic circuit and placed facing the target while leaving an airgap, and a power supply circuit. The power supply circuit comprises an AC voltage source connected between a first end of the induction coil and a zone situated at a reference voltage, at least one capacitor connected between the ends of the induction coil, and a detector device interposed between a second end of the induction coil and the zone situated at the reference voltage, in order to deliver on a line information about the magnitude of the current flowing between the second end and the zone situated at the reference voltage.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic axial bearing for mounting a shaft which is mounted rotatably in a bearing housing, including an axial stop of the bearing housing and a bearing comb which rotates with the shaft. A lubricating gap, which is loaded with lubricating oil and is delimited by a profiled circular ring face and a sliding face, being formed between the axial stop and the bearing comb. The profiled circular ring face and the sliding face are configured in such a way that the lubricating gap is constricted radially to the outside with regard to the axial direction. As a result, temperature deformations which occur during operation and deformations on account of centrifugal, shearing and other forces in the bearing comb can be compensated for.

Abstract: A lubrication system for a gear system of a wind turbine includes a first reservoir and a second reservoir adapted to contain lubricant. It further includes pump means arranged to supply lubricant from the first reservoir to the second reservoir during normal operation, and a distribution system fluidly connected between the first reservoir and the gear system in such a manner that lubricant can be supplied to the gear system from the first reservoir via the distribution system during normal operation. The lubrication system further comprises valve means being shiftable between a first position and a second position. In the first position a flow of lubricant from the second reservoir towards the gear system or the first reservoir is prevented, and in the second position it is allowed.

Abstract: A machine includes a rotor supported to rotate about a rotational axis and an actuator arranged to act on the rotor and control a position of the rotor about the rotational axis. A bladed turbomachine wheel is coupled to the rotor and has blade tips that pass closely to an adjacent, non-rotating surface. A sensor is adjacent to the turbomachine wheel and arranged to sense the blade tips and output a position signal representative of the position of blade tips relative to the sensor. A controller is coupled to the sensor and the actuator and is adapted to receive the position signal from the sensor and generate and send a control signal to the actuator to control the position of the rotor based on the position signal from the sensor.

Abstract: A bearing assembly for supporting a drive shaft of a pump is structured with a cylindrical body having an internal cavity filled with a lubricant, a sealing element arrangement positioned at one or both ends of the cylindrical body and a pressure equalization element that functions to equalize the pressure differential that exists between an area within the cylindrical body and outside of the cylindrical body to improve the operating life of the sealing arrangement and the bearing assembly.

Abstract: The invention concerns a large-size rolling bearing which is in the form of a multi-row ball-bearing rotary joint for carrying axial loads, radial loads and tilting moments. The large-size rolling bearing has an outer race, an inner race, a first ball row and a second ball row. The first ball row and the second ball row are respectively arranged in axially mutually spaced relationship in a four-point bearing configuration, associated with the first ball row are four raceway portions and associated with the second ball row are four raceway portions. The invention concerns in particular a large-size rolling bearing in which a surface of a respective raceway portion provided in the inner race is larger than the surface of the respectively adjacent raceway portion provided in the inner race and equal to the surface of the respectively diametrally oppositely disposed raceway portion provided in the outer race.

Abstract: A direct driven wind turbine and the main bearing used in such a wind turbine is provided. The rotating drive train is connected with a stationary part of the wind turbine via at least one bearing, which allows the rotation of the drive train in relation to the stationary part. The at least one bearing is a plain bearing; the bearing comprises at least one cylindrical sliding surface constructed to support radial loads present in the drive train. The bearing comprises at least two radial bearing surfaces constructed to support axial loads and bending moments present in the drive train. The surface areas of the radial bearing surfaces is dimensioned proportional to a predetermined maximum total load of the bending moments expected in the drive train.

Abstract: A lubrication system is disclosed for a bearing assembly, the bearing assembly having at least one bearing. The lubrication system may comprise a pump circuit, an injection circuit, an extraction circuit and at least one three-way valve. The pump circuit may comprise at least a pump. The injection circuit may provide lubricant to the bearing during an injection mode of operation. The extraction circuit may extract lubricant from the bearing during an extraction mode of operation. A flow combination topology of the first three-way valve may allow operation of the lubrication system in the injection mode or in the extraction mode or in both modes simultaneously.

Abstract: A direct driven wind turbine with a plain bearing and a service method for this bearing is provided. A rotor is directly connected with a rotatable drive train, which is directly connected with a rotor of an electrical generator. The rotatable drive train is connected with a stationary part via at least one bearing, which allows the rotation of the drive train in relation to the stationary part. The generator provides a support structure to which the stationary side of the at least one bearing is mounted. The at least one bearing is a plain bearing and the plain bearing comprises a wear-and-tear-part, which is an object to be exchanged. The rotatable drive train is prepared to be fastened to the stationary part and at least one wear-and-tear-part of the plain bearing is exchangeable while the rotatable drive train is fastened to the stationary part.

Abstract: An airfoil according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a suction sidewall and a pressure sidewall, each sidewall extending spanwise from an airfoil base and extending chordwise between a leading edge and a trailing edge. A tip wall extends chordwise from the leading edge to the trailing edge and joining respective outer spanwise ends of the suction and pressure sidewalls. A tip leakage control channel is recessed into the tip wall, the tip leakage control channel including a control channel floor that extends between a first control channel vane sidewall and a second control channel vane sidewall established by a corresponding tip leakage control vane. An internal cooling cavity is disposed between the suction sidewall and the pressure sidewall and a channel cooling aperture feeds airflow from the internal cooling cavity to the tip leakage control channel.

Abstract: A wind turbine blade mounting system for use with variable-pitch wind turbine blades (100) having reduced diameter blade roots. For each wind turbine blade (100) to be installed on a nose cone structure (20) of a wind turbine nacelle, the mounting system incorporates a high capacity bearing assembly (106) configured with an outwardly-opening tapered inner sleeve (105) to engage a tapered shank section (104) of an associated wind turbine blade in a self-locking coupling, thereby facilitating assembly and disassembly of the wind turbine blades from a nose cone structure (20).

Abstract: There is provided an impeller rotating about a rotary shaft, the impeller including: an inlet through which a fluid is introduced; an outlet through which the fluid is discharged; a supporter connected to the rotary shaft; a blade portion provided on the supporter; a shroud portion disposed to cover the blade portion; and a sealing portion including at least one sealing protrusion protruding in a direction that is in parallel with the rotary shaft, and disposed at a portion of the shroud portion, which configures the inlet.

Abstract: A method of deploying offshore wind turbine assemblies includes mounting a wind turbine assembly horizontally on a vessel and transporting the wind turbine assembly to an offshore site. The wind turbine assembly is raised to a vertical condition at the site and attached to anchor weights. Blades are attached to the turbine head after the wind turbine assembly is in the vertical condition. In one embodiment, the wind turbine assembly can include a tower including tapered lower and upper sections joined together at their respective wide ends, a turbine head connected to the upper section, and a platform connected to the lower section. The platform includes a buoy tank partially filled with ballast to provide mass and buoyancy. A wave piercing cowling is rotatively attached to the lower section. The turbine head can include an adjustable journal bearing, scabbard blade mounts, and a gearless induction generator with flux adjusting capabilities.

Abstract: A method of operating a wind turbine having a bearing assembly, a shaft received therein, and at least one sub-system capable of altering a dynamic state of the wind turbine includes monitoring at least one parameter indicative of a load on the shaft; comparing the at least one parameter to a threshold criteria; and when the at least one parameter meets the threshold criteria, altering the dynamic state of the wind turbine to reduce the load on the shaft; and/or altering the state of the bearing assembly to better accommodate the load on the shaft. A control system for the wind turbine includes a controller operatively coupled to the bearing assembly and the at least one sub-system, and at least one sensor for monitoring at least one parameter indicative of a load on the shaft. The controller signals the sub-system or the bearing assembly when the threshold criteria is met.

Abstract: A bearing assembly for a wind turbine includes a bearing housing and a bearing surface defining a passageway configured to receive a shaft. The bearing surface includes a stationary portion and a movable portion, the movable portion being defined by a movable member coupled to the bearing housing. The movable member is movable between a first position, wherein the movable portion is flush with the stationary portion such that the bearing surface is smooth, and a second position wherein the movable portion is spaced from the stationary portion to define a fluid cavity in the bearing surface. A method of operating a plain bearing assembly includes operating the plain bearing assembly as a hydrostatic plain bearing during low dynamic conditions and operating the plain bearing assembly as a hydrodynamic plain bearing during high dynamic conditions.

Abstract: A wind turbine component (18) includes an inner member (32) and an outer member (34) disposed relative to the inner member (32), wherein the inner and outer members (32, 34) move relative to each other. A plain bearing (200) is coupled to one of the inner or outer member (32, 34) and configured to provide a fluid film (202) for maintaining separation of and facilitating relative movement between the inner and outer members (32, 34). A position adjustment mechanism (78) is coupled to the one of the inner or outer member (32, 34) for selectively moving the plain bearing (200). A position controller (176) may be operatively coupled to the position adjustment mechanism (78) for controlling the position of the plain bearing (200). The wind turbine component may be a wind turbine generator (18) with the inner member and outer member corresponding to one of the stator and rotor assemblies (32, 34). Methods for controlling the generator are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure is applicable to all gear trains using a journal bearing as a means of supporting gear shaft rotation. It is related in some embodiments to a system and method for supplying lubricant to the journal bearings of a gear-turbofan engine gear train when the fan rotor is subjected to a wind-milling condition in both directions, either clockwise or counter-clockwise.

Abstract: A bearing chamber venting system for an aircraft engine includes at least one bearing chamber air-sealed by sealing air via bearing chamber seals, a vent line connected to the bearing chamber, via which an oil/air mixture present in the bearing chamber is vented out, and an oil separator connected to the vent line. An oil return line is connected to the oil separator via which oil separated from the mixture is discharged. An air outlet line is connected to the oil separator, via which cleaned air is passed to the environment. An air ejector is arranged in the air outlet line to eject gas supplied to the air ejector into the air outlet line at a speed which is greater than the speed of the air flowing in the air outlet line and passed to the environment out of the oil separator.

Abstract: A flow discouraging system includes a stator assembly, a rotor assembly, and a plurality of fingers. The stator assembly includes one or more stationary components forming a side wall, the side wall including an annular groove defined by an outer axially-extending surface, an inner axially-extending surface, and a radial surface extending between the outer and inner axially-extending surfaces. The rotor assembly is disposed adjacent to and spaced apart from the stator assembly to form a portion of a cavity and includes an annular rim extending at least partially into the annular groove. The plurality of fingers is disposed in the annular groove and extends from the one or more stationary components the annular rim.

Abstract: A lubrication system is provided for a bearing with a stationary inner ring and a rotating outer ring. The lubrication system includes a distribution ring attached to the outer ring for distributing a lubricant in the bearing. The distribution ring includes transport openings directed towards the bearing for transportation of the lubricant from a lower position of the outer ring to an upper position of the outer ring.

Abstract: A fan bearing retaining structure includes a fan base seat having a bearing cup having a bearing hole. An inner circumferential wall of the bearing hole is formed with at least one restriction section and at least one recessed section. At least one elastic member and at least one retainer member are respectively positioned at the restriction section and the recessed section. A bearing is positioned between the elastic member and the retainer member. The elastic member serves to provide elastic force to tightly attach the bearing to the retainer member. Under such circumstance, the bearing is prevented from rotating or sliding within the bearing hole so as to avoid wear or failure of the bearing. Accordingly, the rotor assembly can smoothly operate.

Abstract: A wind turbine generator that is capable of completely eliminating heater heating of lubricating-oil piping or that is capable of reducing the number of heater heating locations to the minimum requirement is provided. A wind turbine generator is provided with a lubricating system that circulates lubricating oil (L) in a lubricating-oil storage tank through lubricating-oil piping connected to a lubricating-oil pump, to lubricate a main bearing connected to the lubricating-oil piping by supplying the lubricating oil (L) thereto. This lubricating system is provided with a lubricating-oil recovery line that is formed when the lubricating-oil pump is stopped and in which the lubricating oil (L) falls naturally and is recovered in the lubricating-oil storage tank.

Abstract: The invention relates to a unit assembly system for the manufacture of exhaust-gas turbochargers (1) for internal combustion engines, of motor vehicles in particular, wherein the respective exhaust-gas turbocharger (1) has at least one hydrodynamic axial plain bearing (6) for supporting axial forces of a turbine wheel and/or of a compressor wheel (5) on a housing (7), said axial plain bearing having with regard to an axis of rotation (3) of a shaft (2) supporting the turbine wheel and/or the compressor wheel (5) a plurality of wedge-shaped bearing segments (9) distributed in the circumferential direction, which bearing segments work together with at least one level, annular thrust surface (10, 11) that extends transversely to the axis of rotation (3).

Abstract: A turbine assembly has a casing, a turbine ring and a blade. The blade has a root portion having an axially extending first shape, an airfoil attaching to the root portion and having a trailing edge and a radially outward tip. The tip has a first portion disposed in parallel to the axis of rotation for minimizing escape of air between the tip and the casing and a second portion extending aft from the first portion at an inward angle. The ring has a cut-out having a second shape mating with the first shape.