Reducing Power Losses in Tilting Pad Bearings investigates how shear‑dependent non‑Newtonian lubricants can lower power loss and pad temperatures in tilting‑pad thrust bearings without sacrificing durability. Test‑rig measurements and supporting simulations show that these lubricants thin under high shear to reduce friction while maintaining higher viscosity at low shear, such as during startup. The results demonstrate a practical pathway to improving turbine efficiency by focusing on viscosity behavior within the bearing contact zone rather than bulk oil properties. Read the entire paper.