An overview of performance characteristics, experiences and trends of aerospace engine bearings technologies

Chinese Journal of Aeronautics

Volumn 20, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 378-384

  Franz Josef, Ebert ^a  

^a RAG Mining Solutions GmbH   (Germany)

Author keywords

Aerospace engine bearing; Integrated bearing design; Material technology; Performance characteristic; Reliability system cost

Indexed keywords

AIRCRAFT ENGINES; BEARINGS (MACHINE PARTS); INDUSTRIAL ECONOMICS; MACHINE DESIGN; ROLLS (MACHINE COMPONENTS); SHAFTS (MACHINE COMPONENTS); TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER;

AEROSPACE ENGINE BEARING; INTEGRATED BEARING DESIGN; MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY; PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS; RELIABILITY SYSTEM COST;

AEROSPACE ENGINEERING;

EID: 34548422353     PISSN: 10009361     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S1000-9361(07)60058-2     Document Type: Article

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