scholarly journals Interactive Effects of Rarefaction and Surface Roughness on Aerodynamic Lubrication of Microbearings

Micromachines ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yao Wu ◽  
Lihua Yang ◽  
Tengfei Xu ◽  
Haoliang Xu
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Reynolds Equation ◽  
Interactive Effects ◽  
Correction Model ◽  
Operation Conditions ◽  
Damping Characteristics ◽  
Lubrication Performance ◽  
Fractal Roughness ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Bearing Number

The aerodynamic lubrication performance of gas microbearing has a particularly critical impact on the stability of the bearing-rotor system in micromachines. Based on the Duwensee’s slip correction model and the fractal geometry theory, the interactive effects of gas rarefaction and surface roughness on the static and dynamic characteristics were investigated under various operation conditions and structure parameters. The modified Reynolds equation, which governs the gas film pressure distribution in rough bearing, is solved by employing the partial derivative method. The results show that high values of the eccentricity ratio and bearing number tend to increase the principal stiffness coefficients significantly, and the fractal roughness surface considerably affects the ultra-thin film damping characteristics compared to smooth surface bearing.

A Numerical Study of Surface Roughness Effects on Ultra-Thin Gas Films

1986 ◽  
Vol 108 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. W. White ◽  
P. E. Raad ◽  
A. H. Tabrizi ◽  
S. P. Ketkar ◽  
P. P. Prabhu
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Rough Surface ◽  
Reynolds Equation ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Surface Film ◽  
Maximum Load ◽  
Roughness Effects ◽  
Number Range ◽  
Pressure Diffusion ◽  
Bearing Number

A wedge bearing with transverse sinusoidal roughness pattern is studied numerically in order to predict the effect of surface roughness on compressible fluid films. A variable grid implicit finite difference scheme is used to provide steady-state solutions of the Reynolds equation over a bearing number range of five orders of magnitude. At a fixed bearing geometry and orientation, the bearing load is found to increase to a maximum as the bearing number increases, then to decrease and asymptotically approach a limiting value as the bearing number increases further. This is quite unlike the behavior of an incompressible fluid bearing. Analysis indicates that the maximum load occurs at a condition where pressure diffusion and Couette effects of the fluid film are of an equal order of magnitude. The increased emphasis of the pressure diffusion physics is due to the short length scales of the rough surfaces which “trigger” the higher derivative diffusion terms in the Reynolds equation. The criterion required for validity of an infinite bearing number solution with a rough surface is found to be much more restrictive than that of a smooth surface bearing. Last, the type of rough surface film clearance averages used in incompressible lubrication are shown to be incorrect for analysis of very thin gas films. It would appear that one application of this information would be the design of an artificially roughened surface for the take-off and landing of magnetic head sliders so as to minimize contact and wear of the magnetic media.

Two-Sided Texture Effects on Ultra-Thin Wide Wedge Gas Bearings

1989 ◽  
Vol 111 (4) ◽  
pp. 719-725 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter E. Raad ◽  
Isaac M. Kuria
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Reynolds Equation ◽  
Disk Surface ◽  
Rapid Separation ◽  
Gas Bearings ◽  
Head Surface ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Roughness Amplitude ◽  
Magnetic Hard Disk ◽  
Bearing Number

This work seeks to determine the effects of two-sided surface roughness amplitude on ultra-thin, compressible, isothermal, infinitely wide gas bearings. The transient Reynolds equation of lubrication is solved using a finite difference scheme that is second order accurate in space and time. Solutions of the Reynolds equation are presented for bearing numbers spanning seven orders of magnitude, including those experienced in magnetic hard disk recording. The results presented here show that introducing roughness on either bearing surface causes an increase in the load carrying capacity as compared to the smooth bearing case. However, when roughness is introduced on the stationary surface, the gas bearing generates higher loads which also exhibit a peak at finite bearing numbers. The load peaks increase quadratically with increasing stationary roughness amplitude. It is also demonstrated that at very high values of the bearing number, the load becomes dependent on the amplitude of the surface roughness and not its location. This suggests that a closer look at the possibility of roughening the head surface instead of the larger disk surface in order to cause a more rapid separation is warranted. Stiction resistance would still be achieved, but perhaps more economically, and wear to both surfaces would be minimized.

On the Dynamics of Elastohydrodynamic Mixed Lubricated Ball Bearings. Part I: Formulation of Stiffness and Damping Coefficients

2005 ◽  
Vol 219 (6) ◽  
pp. 411-421 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Sarangi ◽  
B. C. Majumdar ◽  
A. S. Sekhar
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Steady State ◽  
Pressure Distribution ◽  
Reynolds Equation ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Asperity Contact ◽  
Damping Coefficients ◽  
Damping Characteristics ◽  
Stiffness And Damping

The problems of stiffness and damping characteristics of isothermal elastohydrodynamic mixed lubricated point contact are evaluated numerically considering surface roughness effect including asperity contact load. A set of equations under steady-state and dynamic conditions is derived from the classical Reynolds equation, using linear perturbation method. The elasticity equation and steady-state Reynolds equation are solved simultaneously for finding the steady-state pressure distribution, using finite difference method. Then, the set of perturbed equations is solved for the dynamic pressure distribution in the contact. A Gaussian surface roughness is adopted to model both surface roughness and mixed lubrication. Total load capacity of the contact is calculated from the lubricant film pressure and contact pressure distribution. Results are compared with those of smooth isothermal cases. The stiffness and damping coefficients of the contact are determined using the dynamic pressures. The asperity contact stiffness is calculated separately. Effect of various design parameters on stiffness and damping characteristics of a ball bearing is investigated.

Research on chatter stability in milling and parameter optimization based on process damping

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (12) ◽  
pp. 2642-2655 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lida Zhu ◽  
Baoguang Liu ◽  
Hongyu Chen
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Frequency Method ◽  
Processing Efficiency ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
Process Damping ◽  
Analysis Methodology ◽  
Optimization Of Process Parameters ◽  
Orthogonal Experiments ◽  
Cutting Chatter ◽  
The Stability

Cutting stability is the prerequisite to ensure efficient and high-precision machining, resulting in poor surface quality and damaged tool, which is the basis for the optimization of process parameters and improvement of processing efficiency. Aiming at process damping caused by interference between a tool flank face and a machined surface of part, the dynamic model and critical condition of stability is proposed in the paper. The frequency method is applied to solve the stability of the cutting chatter, and the correctness of the model is validated by experiments. Moreover, through orthogonal experiments, regression analysis methodology are adopted to establish a prediction model of surface roughness and finally combined with the study findings on milling stability based on process damping and surface roughness, achieved optimization of the milling parameters by genetic optimization algorithm. This conclusion provides a theoretical foundation and reference for the milling mechanism research.

Stability characteristics of lubricating film in mill oil-film bearings

2018 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 201-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianmei Wang ◽  
Zhixiong Li ◽  
Sadoughi Mohammadkazem ◽  
Min Cai ◽  
Jianfeng Kang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Influential Factors ◽  
Film Stability ◽  
High Rotational Speed ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Oil Film ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Lubricating Film ◽  
Operation Conditions ◽  
Comparison Results ◽  
The Stability

Purpose The stability characteristics of an oil film directly influence the safety and service life of mill oil-film bearings. However, very limited work has been done to address the stability characteristics of mill oil-film bearings. To this end, this paper aims to investigate the stability characteristics of mill oil-film bearings through theoretical and experimental analysis. Design/methodology/approach For the first time, a special designed experiment platform was developed to investigate the stability characteristics of mill oil-film bearings. In addition, a theoretical model of lubricating film of the tested bearings was established to analyze the oil-film stability. The theoretical results were compared with the experimental results. Findings The comparison results demonstrate that the critical influential factors on the bearing stability were the eccentricity ratio and the ratio of bearing length to diameter. The mill bearing was likely to be unstable under a small load and at a high rotational speed. Practical implications The paper includes implications for suitable operation conditions in practical use of mill oil-film bearings. Originality/value This paper fulfills an identified need to investigate oil-film stability of mill bearings for practical applications.

A Starved Mixed Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication Model for the Prediction of Lubrication Performance, Friction and Flash Temperature With Arbitrary Entrainment Angle

2017 ◽  
Vol 140 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Pu ◽  
Dong Zhu ◽  
Jiaxu Wang
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Film Thickness ◽  
Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Flash Temperature ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
Lubrication Performance ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Starved Lubrication

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.

A Theoretical Analysis of Floating Bush Journal Bearing With Axial Oil Film Rupture Being Considered

2002 ◽  
Vol 124 (3) ◽  
pp. 494-505 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiyoshi Hatakenaka ◽  
Masato Tanaka ◽  
Kenji Suzuki
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Reynolds Equation ◽  
Speed Ratio ◽  
Shaft Speed ◽  
Film Rupture ◽  
State Behavior ◽  
Oil Film ◽  
Rotordynamic Coefficients ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Very High

A new modified Reynolds equation is derived with centrifugal force acting on the hydrodynamic oil film being considered. This equation, together with a cavitation model, is used to obtain the steady-state equilibrium and calculate the rotordynamic coefficients of lightly loaded floating bush journal bearings operating at very high shaft speeds. The bush-to-shaft speed ratio and the linear cross-coupling spring coefficients of the inner oil film is found to decrease with the increase in shaft speed as the axial oil film rupture develops in the inner oil film. The present model can give reasonable explanation to the steady-state behavior and the stability behavior of the bearing observed in actual machines.

On the effects of two-dimensional Reynolds roughness in hydrodynamic lubrication

1978 ◽  
Vol 364 (1716) ◽  
pp. 89-106 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Numerical Computation ◽  
Autocorrelation Function ◽  
Reynolds Equation ◽  
Hydrodynamic Lubrication ◽  
The Other ◽  
Roughness Height ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Roughness Effects ◽  
Dimensional Surface

The hydrodynamic lubrication of rough surfaces is analysed with the Reynolds equation, whose application requires the roughness spacing to be large, and the roughness height to be small, compared with the thick­ness of the fluid film. The general two-dimensional surface roughness is considered, and results applicable to any roughness structure are obtained. It is revealed analytically that two types of term contribute to roughness effects: one depends on the shape of the autocorrelation function and the other does not. The former contribution was neglected by previous workers. The numerical computation of an example shows that these two contributions are comparable in magnitude.

scholarly journals Eco-Friendly Water-Based Nanolubricants for Industrial-Scale Hot Steel Rolling

Lubricants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
Hui Wu ◽  
Hamidreza Kamali ◽  
Mingshuai Huo ◽  
Fei Lin ◽  
Shuiquan Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Oxide Scale ◽  
Rolling Force ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Surface Hardness ◽  
Industrial Scale ◽  
Steel Rolling ◽  
Scale Thickness ◽  
Lubrication Performance ◽  
Water Based

Eco-friendly and low-cost water-based nanolubricants containing rutile TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) were developed for accelerating their applications in industrial-scale hot steel rolling. The lubrication performance of developed nanolubricants was evaluated in a 2-high Hille 100 experimental rolling mill at a rolling temperature of 850 °C in comparison to that of pure water. The results indicate that the use of nanolubricant enables one to decrease the rolling force, reduce the surface roughness and the oxide scale thickness, and enhance the surface hardness. In particular, the nanolubricant consisting of 4 wt % TiO2, 10 wt % glycerol, 0.2 wt % sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate (SDBS) and 1 wt % Snailcool exhibits the best lubrication performance by lowering the rolling force, surface roughness and oxide scale thickness by up to 8.1%, 53.7% and 50%, respectively. The surface hardness is increased by 4.4%. The corresponding lubrication mechanisms are attributed to its superior wettability and thermal conductivity associated with the synergistic effect of rolling, mending and laminae forming that are contributed by TiO2 NPs.

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