| 摘要 |
<p>A rotating machine (16) comprises a stationary subassembly (24;124), a rotating subassembly (22; 122), and a first circumferential track (62A, 62B). The stationary subassembly (24; 124) includes a plurality of stator elements (30; 130) disposed proximate an inner circumference of a portion of the stationary subassembly (24; 124), and a casing having a first portal (34A). The rotating subassembly (22; 122) includes a plurality of rotor elements (28; 128) disposed proximate an outer circumference of a portion of the rotating subassembly (22; 122). The rotating subassembly (22; 122) is aligned coaxially within the stationary subassembly (24; 124) and is rotatable relative to the stationary subassembly (24; 124) without the aid of support bearings. The first circumferential track (62A, 62B) is defined by a first rotor track portion (62A) on the rotating subassembly (22; 122) and a first stator track portion (62B) on the stationary subassembly (24; 124), and is in communication with a first portal (34A) on the casing.</p> |
