| Symbols | ||
| F | Load at ε=0.5, F=S·e | [N] |
| D | Bearing diameter | [m] |
| L | Bearing width | [m] |
| La | axial pad width | [m] |
| Lt | tangential pad width | [m] |
| dR | clearance | [m] |
| R | Half bearing diameter D/2 | [m] |
| ps | supply pressure (pa =0) | [Pa] |
| ps | recess pressure (pa =0) | [Pa] |
| ß0 | pr/ps ; capillar, type1 ß0,opt=0.5, type2 ß0,opt=0.58 | [-] |
| η | dynamic viscosity | [Pa·s] |
| AE/A | effective surface ratio | [-] |
| S* | dimensionless stiffness coëfficiënt | [-] |
| S | stiffness coefficient | [N/m] |
| q* | flow ratio tangential/axial | [-] |
| Q | flow [liter/uur] | [m3/s] |
| N | power consumption Q·ps | [W] |