Optimization of Herringbone Grooved Thrust Air Bearings for Maximum Load Capacity

Many studies in herringbone grooved thrust bearings are focused on searching for the optimal groove parameters to improve the load capacity, but none of them adopt different grooves in different sections. In this study, a novel optimization method of herringbone grooved thrust air bearings is proposed for maximum load capacity by seeking the optimal groove parameters in each section of the bearing independently. An example of an optimized thrust...