DefinitionAn <AUXILIARY BEARING> is an <ARTEFACT> and a <BEARING> that is a specifically designed to provide support in case of failure of the main bearings or bearing system
Typically applied in case of magnetic bearings to provide support when power to magnetic system is off, prevent damage in event of an upset condition exeeding the capacity of the magnetic bearing and allowing the rotor to coastdown without damage at failure of the magnetic bearing system.
