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Comparison of Nonlinear Dynamics for Rotor Supported by Aerostatic Journal Bearings with Small-Hole and Micro-Hole Restrictors

Hanqian Zhang, Mingjin Lan, Qun Lei, Zhentao Cheng and 1 more

Lubricants | Aug 14, 2026

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Aerostatic journal bearings with small-hole restrictors are widely adopted due to their superior stiffness, making them effective solutions to meet the growing demands for improved stability and higher rotational speeds in precision machinery. In this study, the nonlinear dynamic behaviors of a rigid rotor supported by aerostatic bearings with micro-hole and small-hole restrictors were systematically investigated and numerically compared. Experimental results indicate that aerostatic journal bearings with integrated micro-holes exhibit superior dynamic stability to their small-hole counterparts, with the threshold speed of half-frequency whirl increased by 10.5%. This research provides critical insights for optimizing the performance of aerostatic journal bearings in high-speed applications.

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Hanqian Zhang

first | Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology | ORCID 0000-0001-9280-9832

Mingjin Lan

middle | Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology

Qun Lei

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Zhentao Cheng

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Jianjun Du

last | Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology

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@article{Zhang2026Comparison,
  title = {Comparison of Nonlinear Dynamics for Rotor Supported by Aerostatic Journal Bearings with Small-Hole and Micro-Hole Restrictors},
  author = {Hanqian Zhang and Mingjin Lan and Qun Lei and Zhentao Cheng and Jianjun Du},
  journal = {Lubricants},
  year = {2026},
  doi = {10.3390/lubricants14080314},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants14080314}
}

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