Hi electricpete,
Thank you for the prompt reply and the link to calculation for a hydrodynamic journal bearing.
You are correct when you say that the angular distribution of the thickness of air-film (or oil) depends on the direction of load (shaft weight).
In continuation to this, suppose...
Hi All,
I would like to know if there is some difference in radial loading capability at different angular positions for a full cylindrical air journal bearing. This type of bearing is used to support shafts in air-bearing spindles. I am trying to understand in context of this figure (see link)...