Nonuniform Temperature in Non-Newtonian Compressible Fluid Film Lubrication of Rollers

1988 ◽  
Vol 110 (4) ◽  
pp. 653-658 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dhaneshwar Prasad ◽  
Punyatma Singh ◽  
Prawal Sinha
Keyword(s):  
Power Law ◽  
Compressible Fluid ◽  
Fluid Film ◽  
Power Law Model ◽  
Pressure Peak ◽  
Energy Equations ◽  
Cylindrical Roller ◽  
Adiabatic Case ◽  
Film Lubrication ◽  
Fluid Film Lubrication

A theoretical analysis of heavily loaded rigid cylindrical roller bearings lubricated by a thin compressible fluid film, considering cavitation, is presented. The lubricating fluid is assumed to follow the non-Newtonian power law model and the consistency as well as density varies exponentially with pressure and temperature. The modified Reynolds and energy equations (adiabatic case) for a compressible power law fluid are obtained and are solved simultaneously. It is observed that the compressible fluid film pressure is comparatively higher than the incompressible one whereas this trend is reversed in case of temperature. Moreover, consistency and density variations, especially in the pressure peak region, are quite significant.

On the energy equation for fluid-film lubrication

1952 ◽  
Vol 214 (1116) ◽  
pp. 133-136 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Equation ◽  
Fluid Film ◽  
Qualitative Estimate ◽  
Energy Equations ◽  
Film Lubrication ◽  
Fluid Film Lubrication

The energy equation for fluid-film lubrication is developed in such a way as to resolve the discrepancy that now exists in the literature because of the fact that two obviously different energy equations have been used. A qualitative estimate of the error introduced by the use of the incorrect equation is given.

Lubrication Review—A Digest of the Literature for 1969–1970

1973 ◽  
Vol 95 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. H. Rumbarger ◽  
M. J. Devine ◽  
L. Stallings ◽  
M. Petronio ◽  
W. A. Glaeser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressible Fluid ◽  
Fluid Film ◽  
Solid Lubrication ◽  
Metal Working ◽  
Rolling Bearings ◽  
Frictional Behavior ◽  
Film Lubrication ◽  
Fluid Film Lubrication

The volume of lubrication literature continued to expand, reflecting increased experimental and theoretical attention being focused upon this discipline. The following eleven categories of lubrication technology are summarized by authorities in each particular field: Developments in Lubrication (including synthetics and greases); Metal-working Lubricants; Plain Bearings; Frictional Behavior of Materials; Wear; Solid Lubrication; Rolling Bearings; Incompressible and Compressible Fluid Film Lubrication and Bearings; Static and Dynamic Seals; Gears and Splines. Over 600 reference publications are included in the review.

Paper 3: Recent Developments in Fluid Film Lubrication Theory

1967 ◽  
Vol 182 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Lloyd ◽  
H. McCallion
Keyword(s):  
Finite Difference ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Lubrication Theory ◽  
Fluid Film ◽  
Special Topic ◽  
Finite Difference Schemes ◽  
Great Activity ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Film Lubrication ◽  
Fluid Film Lubrication

Developments in high-speed electronic computers have greatly influenced the progress in fluid film lubrication over the past ten years. Static and dynamic oil film parameters have been computed for a wide range of finite geometries, for hydrostatic and hydrodynamic bearings lubricated by compressible and incompressible lubricants. These are either sufficient in themselves or else act as a yardstick against which approximate formulas may be tested. Much use has been made of iterative finite difference schemes, which are particularly well suited to digital computers, and these methods are now more fully understood. Other methods of solution include direct inversion of finite difference matrices and solution by expression of the pressure by some infinite series, a finite number of terms of which give adequate representation. Besides the increase in design data available, there has been substantial progress through a re-examination of the effects of modifying some of the assumptions inherent in most of the available solutions of the Reynolds equation. These include the assumption of constant lubricant viscosity, of rigid surfaces and of laminar flow. Major progress has been witnessed in two fields. The interaction of the lubricant film with elastic boundaries has been shown to be of prime importance in highly loaded contacts such as gears. This has led to the development of the special topic of elastohydrodynamic lubrication theory. The applicability of gas bearings in such growing industries as computers, space vehicles and nuclear reactors has resulted in great activity and progress in this field.

The breakdown of fluid film lubrication in elastic-isoviscous point contacts

Wear ◽  
1980 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.B. Medley ◽  
A.B. Strong ◽  
R.M. Pilliar ◽  
E.W. Wong
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Film ◽  
Point Contacts ◽  
Film Lubrication ◽  
Fluid Film Lubrication
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