Using the algorithm developed on the basis of the flow balancing method for calculating the main functional characteristics of a complete radial hydrostatic bearing (eccentricity, lubricant feed rate, freed-up power, pumping power, static stiffness, film thickness and operating temperature) it was determined the influence of geometric and load parameters on them, and the optimization
... [Show full abstract] possibilities. The case of radial bearings without axial discharge channels, pressed by a quasi-static force, with an unique, variable, or rotating direction, has been analyzed, accepting only the laminar flow regime in both the bearing and capillary droids used for lubricant supply.