The Impact of Convective Fluid Inertia Forces on Operation of Tilting-Pad Journal Bearings

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International Journal of Rotating Machinery

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Figure 9: The Impact of Convective Fluid Inertia Forces on Operation of Tilting-Pad Journal Bearings 