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Development and Optimization of High-Speed Loaded Axial Supports with Floating Sectors of Submersible Vane Pumps

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The characteristics of thrust bearings used in NPP circulation pumps are presented and discussed. An analysis of the results of the tribological tests of new materials and coatings for solving the issues of the operability of friction units with hydrodynamic lubrication at high speeds and loads is given.

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Splavskiy, I.S. Development and Optimization of High-Speed Loaded Axial Supports with Floating Sectors of Submersible Vane Pumps. J. Mach. Manuf. Reliab. 52, 858–864 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1052618823080162

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