Development of the hydrodynamic damper model with end seals

The paper is concerned with the construction of a theoretical model for cal culating the hydrodynamic damper with the end seal, with annular groove and lubricant feed through holes. We consider the damper of finite length and construct the theoretical model using the Reynolds equation. We solve the e quation with the corresponding boundary conditions by the simple iteration method and determine the forces acting on the film side on the damper vibra tor. We developed the program for calculating hydrodynamic dampers.