ABSTRACT
Hydrodynamic bearings are machine elements that utilize hydrodynamic lubrication principles in the task of providing for eµortless relative motion of adjacent components. ˜ere are several diµerent types of hydrodynamic bearings in use today, dictated by the precise nature of the motion that needs to be controlled. If the center of curvature of both contacting surfaces is located on the same side of the contact, we speak of a conformal bearing; when on opposite side, the bearing is counterformal (Figure 43.1).
