Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
An empirical elastohydrodynamic (EHD) film thickness formula for predicting the minimum film thickness occurring within heavily loaded contacts (maximum Hertz stresses above 150,000 psi) was developed. The formula was based upon X-ray film thickness measurements made with synthetic paraffinic, fluorocarbon, Type II ester and polyphenyl ether fluids covering a wide range of test conditions. Comparisons were made between predictions from an isothermal EHD theory and the test data. The deduced relationship was found to adequately reflect the high-load dependence exhibited by the measured data. The effects of contact geometry, material and lubricant properties on the form of the empirical model are also discussed.
Keywords:
MACHINE ELEMENTS AND PROCESSES
Type:
NASA-TM-X-68267
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E-7569
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Joint Lubrication Conf.,; Oct 16, 1973 - Oct 18, 1973; Atlanta GA; United States
Format:
application/pdf
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