COMBINATION GAS BEARING

摘要

The present invention relates to a combination bearing (1) for a rotor in rotating machines, provided with a main bearing (6) and an auxiliary bearing (7), wherein the main bearing comprises a combined gas bearing and seal and wherein the auxiliary bearing is adapted to support the rotor during transient periods at start-up, shut-down or accidental operational loads, and wherein the main bearing and the auxiliary bearing are integrated within the same bearing housing (2).