Surface specific asperity model for prediction of friction in boundary and mixed regimes of lubrication

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• 作者：M. Leighton ; N. Morris ; R. Rahmani ; H. Rahnejat
• 关键词：Real rough surfaces ; Contact load carrying capacity ; Friction
• 刊名：Meccanica
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：January 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：52
• 期：1-2
• 页码：21-33
• 全文大小：1205KB
• 刊物类别：Physics and Astronomy
• 刊物主题：Classical Mechanics; Civil Engineering; Automotive Engineering; Mechanical Engineering;
• 出版者：Springer Netherlands
• ISSN：1572-9648
• 卷排序：52

文摘

Machine downsizing, increased loading and better sealing performance have progressively led to thinner lubricant films and an increased chance of direct surface interaction. Consequently, mixed and boundary regimes of lubrication are prevalent with ubiquitous asperity interactions, leading to increased parasitic losses and poor energy inefficiency. Surface topography has become an important consideration as it influences the prevailing regime of lubrication. As a result a plethora of machining processes and surface finishing techniques have emerged. The stochastic nature of the resulting topography determines the separation at which asperity interactions are initiated and ultimately affect the conjunctional load carrying capacity and operational efficiency. The paper presents a procedure for modelling of asperity interactions of real rough surfaces, from measured data, which do not conform to the usually assumed Gaussian distributions. The model is validated experimentally using a bench top reciprocating sliding test rig. The method demonstrates accurate determination of the onset of mixed regime of lubrication. In this manner, realistic predictions are made for load carrying and frictional performance in real applications where commonly used Gaussian distributions can lead to anomalous predictions.