Study of elastohydrodynamic lubrication of rough surfaces

L. Chang, M. N. Webster

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Abstract

This paper reports some results of rough-surface, elastohydrodynamically lubricated (EHD) contacts obtained using a previously developed transient EHD model. The surface roughness is modeled with sinusoidal functions of small wavelength compared to the contact zone. Results are presented showing how the operating conditions affect the film thickness, micro-deformation of the roughness, and the pressure perturbations due to motion and interaction of roughness within the contact. This preliminary work suggests that the entraining velocity and the slide-to-roll ratio are the most sensitive parameters influencing the lubrication process of rough-surface EHD contacts.

Original languageEnglish (US)
JournalAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (Paper)
StatePublished - Dec 1 1990
EventJoint ASME/STLE Tribology Conference - Toronto, Ont, Can
Duration: Oct 7 1990Oct 10 1990

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Mechanical Engineering

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