Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Yuko Higashitani, Sanemasa Kawabata, Marcus Bjorling, Andreas Almqvist
Summary: This article investigates the traction characteristics of rolling/sliding EHL contacts in the linear isothermal region and proposes a prediction formula for the dimensionless traction coefficient. The formula, obtained through numerical simulations, is applicable for piezoviscous rigid/elastic and isoviscous rigid/elastic regimes.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Xinming Li, Feng Guo, Gerhard Poll, Yang Fei, Ping Yang
Summary: This study investigates the evolution of grease films in rolling elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) contacts with glass disc revolutions. The patterns of grease film evolution were found to be highly related to speed ranges and grease structures, shedding light on mechanisms such as transfer of thickener lumps, decay in film thickness due to starvation, and the formation of an equilibrium film. The primary mechanisms governing grease film formation in different lubricated contacts were clarified through the research.
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
I. Hong, E. Aneshansley, K. Chaudhury, D. Talbot
Summary: Gears are key elements in power transmission in industrial and automotive applications, but their power loss can lead to reduced fuel economy and premature component failure. This research utilizes stochastic descriptions of surface asperity profiles and simplified EHL metrics to estimate the effective friction coefficient in mixed lubrication gear contacts. Experimental measurements of load dependent gear losses are compared with the model results.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Xiaomeng Zheng, Jian Liu, Sanming Du, Yongzhen Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the formation and alteration of tribofilm during pure rolling contact under sufficient lubrication. Rolling contact experiments with varying stress cycles were conducted using a ball-rod testing machine. Characterizations on surface state including morphology, roughness and plastic deformation were executed and chemical composition and valence state of tribofilm were detected for different rolling periods. The results indicated that tribofilm was formed and evolved due to the effect of Hertz Contact stress, causing surface morphology changes and plastic deformation. Micro-sliding destroyed the tribofilm to a certain degree, resulting in the change of surface state and tribofilm composition compared to the pure rolling region.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Jiang Zhao, Zekun Wang, Zhengminqing Li, Hong Zhang, Rupeng Zhu
Summary: The study established a numerical simulation and characterization model method of sliding wear surface morphology evolution based on the EHL model and surface three-dimensional morphology fractal method. The wear process will gradually wear away the higher wave peaks on the ground surface, reduce the fine structure of the surface, and thus decrease the fractal dimension of the morphology.
SURFACE TOPOGRAPHY-METROLOGY AND PROPERTIES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Xin Pei, Wei Pu, Jialong Yang, Ying Zhang
Summary: This study introduces a novel wear-prediction method by combining the Arrhenius equation with a mixed elastohydrodynamic lubrication model. The simulation results show good agreement with experimental results and the Archard wear formula, indicating the effectiveness of combining wear formulas with mixed EHL simulation models in studying wear behavior over time.
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Akhil Vijay, Farshid Sadeghi
Summary: This study investigates the fatigue failure in rolling element bearings, considering the anisotropy of the bearing material and the coupled elastohydrodynamic lubrication. Finite element method is used to model the bearing steel microstructure and the EHL effects. The damage accumulation in the grain boundaries is utilized to model crack initiation and propagation, providing predictions for fatigue life. The model results demonstrate the stochastic nature of bearing failures reported in the literature.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shuangbiao Liu, Q. Jane Wang, Yip-Wah Chung, Stephen Berkebile
Summary: The article discusses the lubrication-contact interface conditions (LCICs) and proposes mathematical LCICs to address the interface issue between fluid lubrication and solid contacts. Through practical testing, a new mixed/boundary elastohydrodynamic lubrication solver has been successfully developed, capable of accurately capturing film thickness and pressure behaviors involving solid contacts.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jiang Zhao, Zhengminqing Li, Hong Zhang, Rupeng Zhu
Summary: Virtual surface reconstruction technology and mixed lubrication sliding wear model were applied to predict the evolution of wear characteristics and lubrication characteristics during wear. The results showed that the contact area ratio and the contact load ratio decreased and friction coefficient increased with the increase in the number of the wear cycles. In addition, a surface with low-roughness RMS, longitudinal roughness texture, and high-wavelength ratio is suitable for improving lubrication performance and reducing wear.
LUBRICATION SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Jiang Zhao, Zhengminqing Li, Hong Zhang, Rupeng Zhu
Summary: In this study, a numerical model was developed to investigate the lubrication state and wear characteristics of surface wear process under mixed lubrication. The results showed that with increasing wear cycles, the contact area and contact load ratios of rough surfaces decreased before stabilizing, while the coefficient of friction and maximum flash temperature initially increased and then decreased. Moreover, increasing surface skewness and kurtosis resulted in higher wear probability and increased accumulated wear, friction coefficient, and maximum flash temperature.
TRIBOLOGY TRANSACTIONS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Volker Schneider, Hai-Chao Liu, Norbert Bader, Alexander Furtmann, Gerhard Poll
Summary: This study numerically investigated the impact of rolling speed, force, and material parameters on the electrical capacitance of elliptical contacts in elastohydrodynamic lubrication, deriving empirical equations and developing formulas for calculating total capacitance of rolling bearings. A comparison between calculated capacities and measured values was also conducted. Electrical bearing capacitance plays a crucial role in predicting harmful bearing currents.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Zhendong Lv, Yiming Han, Rui Zhang, Jing Wang
Summary: This study conducted experiments on surface damage caused by impact-sliding motion and found that the type of grease, sliding speed, and maximum load all have an impact on surface damage under different conditions. The research results provide valuable information for further exploration of impact-sliding composite wear.
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Ye Zhou, Caichao Zhu, Huaiju Liu, Houyi Bai, Xiaona Xu
Summary: The study investigates the effects of rolling-sliding and mild wear on contact fatigue behavior, finding that in rolling-sliding contact, the fatigue life is significantly lower compared to pure rolling due to an increase in the number and amplitude of stress microcycles. Mild wear tends to smooth the surface, subsequently reducing stress concentration, stress cycles, and the risk of surface contact fatigue.
FATIGUE & FRACTURE OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS & STRUCTURES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Takeshi Kunishima, Gaetan Bouvard, Jean-Christophe Abry, Vincent Fridrici, Philippe Kapsa
Summary: In this study, the friction mechanism of polyamide 66 in contact with a steel counterpart lubricated with additive-free polyalphaolefin8 oil was discussed, considering various parameters. The theoretical minimum oil film thickness was calculated and a master curve of the relationship between Lambda and the friction coefficient was proposed. The contributions of the oil film and lubricated solid/solid contact to the friction coefficient were also discussed. Additionally, the friction mechanism using glass fiber-reinforced PA66 composite was investigated and compared to unreinforced PA66.
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Yuhao Zhao, Yanyang Zi, Zhenyi Chen, Mingquan Zhang, Yuanhang Zhu, Jianshu Yin
Summary: Ball bearings in liquid rocket turbopumps operating under extreme conditions generate significant power loss. To understand the power loss mechanism, a theoretical model considering cryogenic fluid and solid lubricant influence is proposed, which simulates the rolling-sliding behavior of balls. Eight power loss components of the bearing are deduced based on tribology and kinematic analysis. The proposed model is validated and shows that sliding, spinning, and hydraulic power losses are the most important components. Additionally, the tribological behavior of the ball affects the distribution of power loss components.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCES
(2023)