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INTRODUCTION

ESDUpac A9305 is a FORTRAN 77 computer program for the design and analysis of axial groove hydrodynamic journal bearings. The program implements the calculation methods of ESDU 84031 entitled "Calculation methods for steadily loaded axial groove hydrodynamic journal bearings". The program also implements the calculation methods of ESDU 85028 entitled "Calculation methods for steadily loaded axial groove hydrodynamic journal bearings. Superlaminar operation". In order to use the program effectively, ESDU 84031 and ESDU 85028 must be referred to for the theoretical limitations of the method and for discussion of practical considerations.