A noniterative finite difference method is given for the solutions of linear elliptic equations with linear boundary conditions. This method is applicable to a variety of gas bearing problems. Comparisons are made with other numerical techniques, and an application to the spiral groove thrust plate is given.

Issue Section:
Research Papers
Topics:
Boundary-value problems, Finite difference methods, Gas bearings, Thrust
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