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Title: Elastohydrodynamic film thickness and flash temperature

Conference · · Prepr., Div. Pet. Chem., Am. Chem. Soc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7322063

Rolling element bearings, cams and gears generate load-supporting oil films in accordance with elastohydrodynamic theory. These devices operate with oil films on the order of micrometers in thickness. If the operating conditions are incorrect, the film becomes so thin that the bearing surfaces experience metallic contact resulting in severe surface distress or untimely failure. EHD theory usually assumes that isothermal conditions prevail. For low speeds and typical oil viscosity this assumption gives good results, but as these parameters are increased isothermal calculations can give significant errors. A thermal correction factor discovered in recent years can be applied to the isothermal equations to give good results over a greater range of operation. Film thickness correction factors considering the roughness of the surfaces and the effect of lubricant starvation are discussed. Flash temperature rise in the bearing conjunction due to sliding is briefly considered.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Virginia, Charlottesville
OSTI ID:
7322063
Journal Information:
Prepr., Div. Pet. Chem., Am. Chem. Soc.; (United States), Vol. 21:3; Conference: National meeting of the American Chemical Society, New York, NY, USA, 4 Apr 1976; Other Information: See CONF-760458--P3; CONF-760826--P5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English