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- Developments in PTFE Faced Thrust Bearings for use in Vertical Pump Applications, P. Bruce, S. J. Dixon and J. D Waggott (2016).
- Hydrodynamic Bearings – Robust Design Ensures Success, S. J. Dixon and G. Humble (2015).
- PTFE Faced Journal Bearing Technology for Marine Propulsion Applications, S. J. Dixon, J. E. L. Simmons and J. D Waggott (2010).
- PTFE Faced Bearings; Thissavros – A Case Study, R. T. Knox (2006).
- PTFE Faced Bearings for Marine Propulsion Applications, R. T. Knox and J. E. L. Simmons (2006).
- Dramatically Enhanced Air Cooling for Vertical Pump Bearings, S. J. Dixon, R. T. Knox and J. E. L. Simmons (2006).
- PTFE Faced Thrust Bearings – An OEM’s View Point, R. T Knox, R. Ujiie and J. E. L. Simmons (2005).
- PTFE Bearing Technology – An Alternative to White Metal, R. T. Knox (2005).
- Size-for-Size Comparisons of PTFE-Faced Thrust Bearings in Two Applications with Correlation Against Analysis, C. M. Ettles, J. H. Ferguson, D. Horner and R. T. Knox (2003).
- PTFE Bearing Technology for Thrust and Journal Applications, R. T. Knox (2003).
- Two Case Studies for the use of PTFE Thrust Bearings in Hydropower, R. T. Knox and J. E. L. Simmons (2002).
- Test Results for PTFE-Faced Thrust Pads, with Direct Comparison Against Babbitt-Faced Pads and Correlation with Analysis, C. M. Ettles, J. H. Ferguson, D. Horner and R. T. Knox (2002).
- Self-Contained Bearings for Special Applications – 3 Case Studies, J. E. L. Simmons (2002).
- The Development of a PTFE Faced Thrust Bearing for Dinorwid Pumped Storage Power Station, R. T. Knox and W. O. Moss (2000).
- Developments in Hydro Generator Thrust Bearings, R. T. Knox (1999).
- The Development of PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) – Faced Hydrodynamic Thrust Bearings for Hydro Generator Application in the UK, R. T. Knox, W. O. Moss and J. E. L. Simmons (1998).
- The Development of PTFE Faced Thrust Bearings for Hydro Generator Power Plant, R. T. Knox (1998).
- PTFE Thrust Bearings for Hydro Generators and Their Application to Dinorwig & Ffestiniog Pumped Storage Power Plants UK, R. T. Knox and W. O. Moss (1998).
- PTFE Faced Thrust Bearings – State of the Art Review and Hydro-Generator Application in the UK, R. T. Knox, W. O. Moss and J. E. L. Simmons (1997).
- Performance Experiments with a 200 mm Offset Pivot Journal Pad Bearing, C. D. Lawrence and E. L. Simmons (1996).
- The Shrouded Ring Bearing – An Advance for Large, High Performance, Self-Contained Systems, S. D. Advani and J. E. L. Simmons (1995).
- Air Cooled Bearings for Use with High Speed Electric Motors, D. Horner and J. E. L. Simmons (1995).
- New Horizons for Vertical Shaft Bearings, World Pumps (1993).
- Effect of Load Direction, Preload, Clearance Ratio and Oil Flow on the Performance of a 200 mm Journal Pad Bearing, S. J. Dixon and J. E. L. Simmons (1993).
- Advances in Oil Lubricated Plain Bearings for High Speed Applications, R. T. Knox and J. E. L. Simmons (1993).
- Tilting Pad Journal Bearings – Measured and Predicted Stiffness Coefficients, D. W. Parkins and D. Horner (1992).
- The Comparative Performance of Energy Efficient, Tilting Pad Thrust Bearings for High Speed Applications, S. D. Advani and J. E. L. Simmons (1992).
- Energy Cost Reduction in Tilting Pad Thrust Bearings, S.D. Advani and J. E. L. Simmons (1992).
- Naval Thrust Bearings, N. Henderson and J. E. L. Simmons (1989).
- Large Low Maintenance Horizontal Turbine Bearings a Design Case Study from a Remote Installation in Africa, J. Jackson and J. E. L. Simmons (1989).
- Advances in Bearing Design for Remote Hydro Power Locations, J. E. L. Simmons (1988).
- Michell and the Development of Tilting Pad Bearings, S.D. Advani and J. E. L. Simmons (1987).
- Measurements of Maximum Temperature in Tilting-Pad Thrust Bearings, S. D. Advani, D. Horner and J.E.L Simmons (1986).
- Some Standard and Special Self Contained Bearing Designs, S. D. Advani and J. E. L. Simmons (1984)
- Performance of Self-Contained, Vertical-Shaft, Thrust Bearings, A. Rose and K. R. Brockwell (1976).
- The Institute of Marine Engineers, A. Rose (1967).
- Like for Like Performance Comparison of PEEK and PTFE Thrust Bearings for use in Vertical Pump and Motor Applications, P Bruce, JB Butler and SJ Dixon (2019).