On the shear dilation of polycrystalline lubricant films in boundary lubricated contacts

2020 ◽  
Vol 152 (10) ◽  
pp. 104708
Author(s):  
Rong-Guang Xu ◽  
Yuan Xiang ◽  
Stefanos Papanikolaou ◽  
Yongsheng Leng
Keyword(s):  
Shear Dilation ◽  
Lubricated Contacts ◽  
Lubricant Films

The development and application of the spacer layer imaging method for measuring lubricant film thickness

2001 ◽  
Vol 215 (3) ◽  
pp. 261-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. A. Spikes ◽  
P. M. Cann
Keyword(s):  
Film Thickness ◽  
Boundary Lubrication ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Spectrometric Analysis ◽  
Imaging Method ◽  
Lubricated Contacts ◽  
Film Distribution ◽  
Spacer Layer ◽  
Lubricant Films ◽  
The 1960S

This paper reviews the historical development of optical interferometry as applied to the study of lubricant films. The technique was first applied to lubricated contacts in the 1960s, when it played an important role in the validation of the elastohydrodynamic theory of lubrication. Initially the method was not suited to the study of mixed and boundary lubrication because it could not measure film thicknesses of less than about 50 nm. In the 1970s, however, this limitation was partially overcome by the use of a spacer layer and this, coupled in the early 1990s with spectrometric analysis of the interfered light, enabled films down to just 1 nm thick to be measured in lubricated contacts, well within the boundary lubrication regime. Recently a number of workers have applied colorimetric image analysis to optical interference images to enable accurate three-dimensional maps of film distribution in lubricated contacts to be determined. This approach, coupled with the use of a spacer layer, has led to the spacer layer imaging method, which can map film thickness in boundary and mixed lubricated contact. Some recent applications of this technique are described.

Influence of Contact Pressure on Central and Minimum Film Thickness Within Ultrathin Film Lubricated Contacts

2005 ◽  
Vol 127 (4) ◽  
pp. 890-892 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Křupka ◽  
M. Hartl ◽  
M. Liška
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Film Thickness ◽  
Nonlinear Behavior ◽  
Test Rig ◽  
Lubricated Contacts ◽  
Optical Test ◽  
Minimum Film Thickness ◽  
Lubricant Films ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Contact Pressures

Recent numerical results have indicated that the relationship between the film thickness and the speed may not always follow the simple power law, especially under severe conditions. This paper is aimed at obtaining experimental results at high contact stresses and low speeds to study the thin film behavior. Ultrathin lubricant films were observed at maximum Hertz pressures of 0.52, 1.01, and 1.54 GPa by using an optical test rig. Central and minimum film thickness values were obtained with thin film colorimetric interferometry from chromatic interferograms. The nonlinear behavior of both central and minimum film thicknesses in log-log coordinates was observed as rolling speed and thereby film thickness decreased. This tendency became more obvious at higher contact pressures.

scholarly journals Tribochemistry of fluorinated ZnO nanoparticles and ZDDP lubricated interface and implications for enhanced anti-wear performance at boundary lubricated contacts

Wear ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 203717
Author(s):  
Kimaya Vyavhare ◽  
Richard B. Timmons ◽  
Ali Erdemir ◽  
Brian L. Edwards ◽  
Pranesh B. Aswath
Keyword(s):  
Zno Nanoparticles ◽  
Wear Performance ◽  
Lubricated Contacts

scholarly journals Fast laser surface texturing of spherical samples to improve the frictional performance of elasto-hydrodynamic lubricated contacts

Friction ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Boidi ◽  
P. G. Grützmacher ◽  
A. Kadiric ◽  
F. J. Profito ◽  
I. F. Machado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Texturing ◽  
Hydrodynamic Pressure ◽  
Friction Reduction ◽  
Laser Surface Texturing ◽  
Textured Surfaces ◽  
Engineering Applications ◽  
Lubricated Contacts ◽  
Fluid Uptake ◽  
Direct Laser ◽  
Frictional Performance

AbstractTextured surfaces offer the potential to promote friction and wear reduction by increasing the hydrodynamic pressure, fluid uptake, or acting as oil or debris reservoirs. However, texturing techniques often require additional manufacturing steps and costs, thus frequently being not economically feasible for real engineering applications. This experimental study aims at applying a fast laser texturing technique on curved surfaces for obtaining superior tribological performances. A femtosecond pulsed laser (Ti:Sapphire) and direct laser interference patterning (with a solid-state Nd:YAG laser) were used for manufacturing dimple and groove patterns on curved steel surfaces (ball samples). Tribological tests were carried out under elasto-hydrodynamic lubricated contact conditions varying slide-roll ratio using a ball-on-disk configuration. Furthermore, a specific interferometry technique for rough surfaces was used to measure the film thickness of smooth and textured surfaces. Smooth steel samples were used to obtain data for the reference surface. The results showed that dimples promoted friction reduction (up to 20%) compared to the reference smooth specimens, whereas grooves generally caused less beneficial or detrimental effects. In addition, dimples promoted the formation of full film lubrication conditions at lower speeds. This study demonstrates how fast texturing techniques could potentially be used for improving the tribological performance of bearings as well as other mechanical components utilised in several engineering applications.

Bearing Performance Limits With Grease Lubrication

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. M. Cann ◽  
A. A. Lubrecht
Keyword(s):  
Surface Damage ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Performance Limits ◽  
Grease Lubrication ◽  
Lubricated Contacts ◽  
System A ◽  
Operating Limits ◽  
Bearing Design ◽  
Cage Effects ◽  
Efficient Mechanisms

This paper has examined the influence of bearing design and operation in controlling lubricant supply to the contact zone. Grease lubricated contacts are liable to starvation and as a result the film thickness is reduced, this can result in surface damage or premature bearing failure. It is of obvious importance to know when starvation occurs and the effect of grease type, bearing design and operation on lubrication replenishment. The aim therefore is to develop a starvation parameter capable of predicting the operating limits for a particular bearing/grease system. A number of bearing design parameters are examined in the paper, these include cage design, ball spin and bearing size. Ball spin and cage effects can be efficient mechanisms for maintaining the lubricant supply to the track. Increased bearing size, line contact geometries and high load result in reduced lubricant replenishment of the contact. Using this analysis it will be possible to establish operating limits for families of bearings.

Tribological behaviour of nanodiamond reinforced UHMWPE in water-lubricated contacts

2017 ◽  
Vol 110 ◽  
pp. 195-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arash Golchin ◽  
Alexis Villain ◽  
Nazanin Emami
Keyword(s):  
Tribological Behaviour ◽  
Lubricated Contacts

Changes in Friction Properties of Monolayer Lubricant Films Induced by Development of Molecules’ Bonding

2007 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Zhang ◽  
Y. Mitsuya ◽  
Y. Fujikawa ◽  
A. Fuwa ◽  
Y. He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lubricant Films

The Effect of Thermo-Hydrodynamics on Manual Automotive Transmissions Gear Rattle

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel De la Cruz ◽  
Stephanos Theodossiades ◽  
Homer Rahnejat ◽  
Patrick Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Contact Stiffness ◽  
Hertzian Contact ◽  
Transmission Model ◽  
System Response ◽  
Common Denominator ◽  
Gear Teeth ◽  
Lubricated Contacts ◽  
Engine Order ◽  
Dynamic Transmission Model ◽  
Gear Rattle

Manual transmission gear rattle is the result of repetitive impacts of gear meshing teeth within their backlash. This NVH phenomenon is a major industrial concern and can occur under various loaded or unloaded conditions. It fundamentally differs from other transient NVH phenomena, such as clonk or thud, which are due to impulsive actions. However, they all have their lowest common denominator in the action of contact/impact forces through lubricated contacts. Various forms of rattle have, therefore, been defined: idle rattle, drive rattle, creep rattle and over-run rattle. This paper presents a dynamic transmission model for creep rattle conditions (engaged gear at low engine RPM). The model takes into account the lubricated impact force between a gear teeth pair during a meshing cycle as well as the friction between their flanks. Hertzian contact conditions are applied to the gear pair along the torque path. Additionally, isoviscous hydrodynamic regime of lubrication is assumed for unselected (loose gear pairs) with lightly loaded impact conditions. The highly non-linear impacts induce a range of system response frequencies. These include engine order harmonics, harmonics of meshing frequency and natural frequencies related to contact stiffness. The last of these are dependent on the contact geometry and lubricant rheology. The analysis includes lubricant viscosity variation due to generated contact pressures as well as temperature. For loose gears, subject to oscillations on their retaining bearings, bearing friction is also considered.

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