by John Erbicella | Mar 26, 2018 | Video Blogs
Drew Devitt describes some modifications to the Super Critical CO2 test core that included adding air drive for a spindle assembly. The spindle assembly has been modified by milling cups into the surface that allow air to move from an area of high pressure to an area...
by John Erbicella | Mar 20, 2018 | Video Blogs
Bently Bearings CTO Drew Devitt takes another look at the Super Critical CO2 Externally Pressurized Porous Gas Bearing Test Core. Drew explains the process of testing and measuring lift on thrust faces with an electronic indicator. To measure lift, weight was placed...
by John Erbicella | Mar 15, 2018 | Video Blogs
Bently Bearings CTO Drew Devitt explains the recent test core created to test Externally Pressurized Porous Gas Bearings operating on CO2 as both thrust and journal bearings in power generation applications. A cross-section of the test core is explained in this video....
by Brooke Richards | Sep 6, 2017 | Video Blogs
The Turbomachinery Laboratory at Texas A&M University, host of TPS, has partnered with New Way Air Bearings to launch #TPSHelpsHouston, a fundraising campaign to provide relief to Houston area residents affected by Hurricane Harvey. Donations will be processed...
by Brooke Richards | Jul 28, 2017 | Video Blogs
In this short video, Drew Devitt talks about shows a thrust bearing acting as a seal at 8000 RPM. The thrust bearing is supporting a shaft that is being driven at approximately 8000 RPM. The bearings support the shaft in a near frictionless environment and the overall...
