In this study, a modified mixed lubrication model is developed with consideration of machined surface roughness, arbitrary entraining velocity angle, starvation, and cavitation. Model validation is executed by means of comparison between the obtained numerical results and the available starved elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) data found from some previous studies. A comprehensive analysis for the effect of inlet oil supply condition on starvation and cavitation, mixed EHL characteristics, friction and flash temperature in elliptical contacts is conducted in a wide range of operating conditions. In addition, the influence of roughness orientation on film thickness and friction is discussed under different starved lubrication conditions. Obtained results reveal that inlet starvation leads to an obvious reduction of average film thickness and an increase in interasperity cavitation area due to surface roughness, which results in significant increment of asperity contacts, friction, and flash temperature. Besides, the effect of entrainment angle on film thickness will be weakened if the two surfaces operate under starved lubrication condition. Furthermore, the results show that the transverse roughness may yield thicker EHL films and lower friction than the isotropic and longitudinal if starvation is taken into account. Therefore, the starved mixed EHL model can be considered as a useful engineering tool for industrial applications.
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A Starved Mixed Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication Model for the Prediction of Lubrication Performance, Friction and Flash Temperature With Arbitrary Entrainment Angle
Wei Pu,
Wei Pu
School of Aeronautics and Astronautics,
Sichuan University,
Chengdu 610065, China
e-mail: Pweiscu@163.com
Sichuan University,
Chengdu 610065, China
e-mail: Pweiscu@163.com
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Dong Zhu,
Dong Zhu
Center for Ship Engineering Tribology,
Harbin Engineering University,
Harbin 150001, China
Harbin Engineering University,
Harbin 150001, China
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Jiaxu Wang
Jiaxu Wang
School of Aeronautics and Astronautics,
Sichuan University,
Chengdu 610065, China
Sichuan University,
Chengdu 610065, China
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Wei Pu
School of Aeronautics and Astronautics,
Sichuan University,
Chengdu 610065, China
e-mail: Pweiscu@163.com
Sichuan University,
Chengdu 610065, China
e-mail: Pweiscu@163.com
Dong Zhu
Center for Ship Engineering Tribology,
Harbin Engineering University,
Harbin 150001, China
Harbin Engineering University,
Harbin 150001, China
Jiaxu Wang
School of Aeronautics and Astronautics,
Sichuan University,
Chengdu 610065, China
Sichuan University,
Chengdu 610065, China
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Contributed by the Tribology Division of ASME for publication in the JOURNAL OF TRIBOLOGY. Manuscript received May 5, 2017; final manuscript received August 2, 2017; published online October 19, 2017. Assoc. Editor: Liming Chang.
J. Tribol. May 2018, 140(3): 031501 (12 pages)
Published Online: October 19, 2017
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Received:
May 5, 2017
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August 2, 2017
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Pu, W., Zhu, D., and Wang, J. (October 19, 2017). "A Starved Mixed Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication Model for the Prediction of Lubrication Performance, Friction and Flash Temperature With Arbitrary Entrainment Angle." ASME. J. Tribol. May 2018; 140(3): 031501. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4037844
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