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Tilting pad thrust bearings are the key components in hydropower units. As the thrust loads increase with the unit capacities of the hydro turbines, many thrust bearings failed due to rub-impacts between the collar and pads. Some plants have to be shut down for up to one month to repair the damaged pads which has lead to enormous economic losses. The lubrication processes of thrust bearings are quite...
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