Thermal elastohydrodynamic lubrication characteristics and optimisation of the ball-type tripod universal joint

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fuqin Yang ◽  
Xiaojie Han ◽  
Mingqing Si
Keyword(s):  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Film Thickness ◽  
Temperature Rise ◽  
Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication ◽  
Lubricating Oil ◽  
Universal Joint ◽  
Oil Viscosity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Oil Film ◽  
Lubrication Characteristics

Purpose This paper aims to study the influence of three-column groove shell radius, ball radius, lubricating oil viscosity and elastic modulus on the thermal elastohydrodynamic lubrication (TEHL) characteristics and optimisation of the ball-type tripod universal joint. Design/methodology/approach The point contact TEHL model of the joint was developed, and the multi-grid method was used to solve it. The influence of three-column groove shell radius, ball radius, lubricating oil viscosity and elastic modulus on the lubrication characteristics was analysed. Further, the optimisation of the joint TEHL performance was carried out by the Kriging approximation model combined with the multi-objective particle swarm optimisation (MOPSO) algorithm. Findings The research results show that increasing groove shell radius and ball radius can effectively increase the oil film thickness, and decrease the oil film pressure, as well as the temperature rise. Decreasing elastic modulus can reduce the oil film temperature rise and pressure, and increasing viscosity can effectively increase the oil film thickness. The optimised minimum oil film thickness increases by 33.23% and the optimised maximum oil film pressure and maximum temperature rise decrease by 11.92% and 28.87%, respectively. Furthermore, the relative error of each response output is less than 10%. Originality/value This study applies TEHL theory to the tribological research of the ball-type tripod universal joint, and the joint’s lubrication performance is improved greatly by the Kriging model and MOPSO algorithm, which provides an effective measure to raise the joint’s working efficiency.

Size effect on thermal elastohydrodynamic lubrication of industrial chain bush-pin hinge pair

2019 ◽  
Vol 71 (9) ◽  
pp. 1080-1085 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingyu Zhang ◽  
Jing Wang ◽  
Yi Liu ◽  
Longjie Dai ◽  
Zhaohua Shang
Keyword(s):  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Film Thickness ◽  
Temperature Rise ◽  
Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication ◽  
Curvature Radius ◽  
Line Contact ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Oil Film ◽  
Industrial Chain ◽  
Infinite Line

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to use elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) theory to study the variation of the equivalent curvature radius “R” on the change of oil film thickness, pressure, temperature rise and friction coefficient in the contact zone between bush-pin in industrial chain drive. Design/methodology/approach In this paper, the contact between bush and pin is simplified as infinitely long line contact. The lubrication state is studied by numerical simulation using steady-state line contact thermal EHL. The two constitutive equations, namely, Newton fluid and Ree–Eyring fluid are used in the calculations. Findings It is found that with the increase of equivalent curvature radius, the thickness of oil film decreases and the temperature rise increases. Under the same condition, the friction coefficient of Newton fluid is higher than that of Ree–Eyring fluid. When the load increases, the oil film thickness decreases, the temperature rise increases and the friction coefficient decreases; and the film thickness increases with the increase of the entraining speed under the condition “R < 1,000 mm”. Research limitations/implications The infinite line contact assumption is only an approximation. For example, the distances between the two inner plates are 5.72 mm, by considering the two parts assembled into the inner plates, the total length of the bush is less than 6 mm. The diameter of the pin and the bore diameter of the bush are 3.28 and 3.33 mm. However, the infinite line contact is also helpful in understanding the general variation of oil film characteristics and provides a reference for the future study of finite line contact of chain problems. Originality/value The change of the equivalent radius R on the variation of the oil film in the contact of the bush and the pin in industrial chain drive was investigated. The size effect influences the lubrication characteristic greatly in the bush-pin pair.

Experimental study on line-contact elastohydrodynamic grease lubrication properties of surface-textured rollers

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fuqin Yang ◽  
Dexing Hu ◽  
Qianhao Xiao ◽  
Shun Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Film Thickness ◽  
Surface Texture ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Lubricating Oil ◽  
Line Contact ◽  
Grease Lubrication ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Oil Film ◽  
Crown Width ◽  
Lubrication Properties

Purpose This paper aims to study line-contact elastohydrodynamic grease lubrication properties of surface-textured rollers as well as the effect of different crown widths (dw) on oil film thickness under textured conditions. Design/methodology/approach The laser processing method was used to make the micro-texture on the surface of GCr15 steel rollers; lithium grease was used as the lubricant, and line-contact elastohydrodynamic grease lubrication experiments under pure sliding conditions were performed on light interference elastohydrodynamic-lubricated experimental table. Findings The results show that the line-contact elastohydrodynamic grease lubrication is closely related to the textured crown width of steel rollers. At low speeds and light loads, texturing has an inevitable inhibitory effect on the formation of the lubricating oil film, and the smaller the width of the crown area, the more obvious the inhibitory effect, which is not conducive to the improvement of the lubrication condition. At high speeds and high loads, the textured roller with dw = 1 mm has the largest oil film thickness and shows better lubrication performance. Originality/value At present, there is little research on the surface texture of line-contact friction pairs. This work explores the effect of different textured crown width on the lubricating properties of line-contact elastohydrodynamic grease lubrication by experiment. It provides a new theoretical basis for the subsequent practical application of surface texture technology.

An adjustable oil film thickness test rig for detecting lubrication characteristics of slipper/swash-pair in piston pumps

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haiji Wang ◽  
Guanglin Shi
Keyword(s):  
Film Thickness ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Relative Error ◽  
Mathematical Analysis ◽  
Test Rig ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Oil Film ◽  
Displacement Sensors ◽  
Measuring Machine ◽  
Lubrication Characteristics

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose an adjustable oil film thickness test rig for detecting lubrication characteristics of the slipper. The mathematical analysis of lubrication is introduced. Based on the results from the test rig, the results comparison from test rig and mathematical analysis is carried out. Design/methodology/approach This paper introduces a mechanism which can adjust the oil film thickness between the slipper and swash-plate. Feasibility is ensured, and the accuracy of test rig is guaranteed by the three-coordinate measuring machine. Three displacement sensors show the oil film thickness and its shape. The reacting force and torque resulting from oil film can be achieved by three S-type force sensors and a torque sensor, respectively. Findings The relative error of the reacting force is small. The relative error reduces and is acceptable when the deformation of retainer is taken into account. The thickness and tilt angle of oil film have less effect on the reacting force. However, they are significantly impact on torque. Originality/value The test rig proposed in this paper is able to adjust the oil film thickness, which is used to detecting the lubrication characteristics in pump design. Peer review The peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/ILT-05-2020-0166/

Application of dynamic mesh technology in the oil film flow simulation for hydrostatic bearing

2019 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 146-153
Author(s):  
Yanqin Zhang ◽  
Zhiquan Zhang ◽  
Xiangbin Kong ◽  
Rui Li ◽  
Hui Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Film Thickness ◽  
Flow Velocity ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Dynamic Mesh ◽  
Lubricating Oil ◽  
Thickness Variation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Oil Film ◽  
Rotating Speed ◽  
Hydrostatic Bearing

Purpose The purpose of this paper was to obtain the lubrication characteristics of heavy hydrostatic bearing in heavy equipment manufacturing industry through theoretical analysis and numerical simulation. Design/methodology/approach This paper discusses the influence of oil film thickness variation on velocity field, outlet-L and outlet-R flow velocity under the hydrostatic bearing running in no-load 0 N, load 400 KN, full load 1,500 KN and rotating speeds of 10 r/min, 20 r/min, 30 r/min, 40 r/min, 50 r/min and 60 r/min, by using dynamic mesh technology and FLUENT software. Findings When the working table rotates clockwise, in the change process of oil film thickness, the fluid flow pattern of the lubricating oil at the edge of the sealing oil is the rule of laminar flow, and the oil cavity has a vortex. The outlet-R flow velocity becomes higher and higher by increasing the bearing load and working table speed, and the flow velocity increases with the decrease in oil film thickness; the outlet-L flow velocity increases with the decrease in oil film thickness under low rotating speed (less than 10 r/min) condition and decreases with the decrease of oil film thickness under high rotating speed (more than 60 r/min) condition. Originality/value The influence of the oil film thickness on the flow state distribution of the oil film was analyzed under different working conditions, and the influence rules of oil film thickness on the flow velocity of hydrostatic bearing oil pad was obtained by using dynamic mesh technology.

A thermal EHL investigation on plate-pin hinge pairs in silent chains using a narrow finite line contact

2020 ◽  
Vol 72 (10) ◽  
pp. 1139-1145
Author(s):  
Mingyu Zhang ◽  
Jing Wang ◽  
Jinlei Cui ◽  
Peiran Yang
Keyword(s):  
Film Thickness ◽  
Temperature Rise ◽  
Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication ◽  
Radius Of Curvature ◽  
Line Contact ◽  
Equivalent Radius ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Finite Line Contact ◽  
Pressure Peak ◽  
Finite Line

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to numerically study the variations of oil film pressure, thickness and temperature rise in the contact zone of plate-pin pair in silent chains. Design/methodology/approach A steady-state thermal elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) model is built using a Ree–Eyring fluid. The contact between the plate and the pin is simplified as a narrow finite line contact, and the lubrication state is examined by varying the geometry and the plate speed. Findings With increase in the equivalent radius of curvature, the pressure peak and the central film thickness increase. Because the plate is very thin, the temperature rise can be neglected. Even when the influence of the rounded corner region is less, a proper design can beneficially increase the minimum film thickness at both edges of the plate. Under a low entraining speed, strong stress concentration results in close-zero film thickness at both edges of the plate. Originality/value This study reveals the EHL feature of the narrow finite line contact in plate-pin pairs for silent chains and will support the future works considering transient effect, surface features and wear.

Study on oil starvation at the oil seal edge of the oil film of hydrostatic bearing with double rectangular cavity

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiqian Ni ◽  
Yanqin Zhang ◽  
Zhen Quan
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Rise ◽  
Friction Pair ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Rectangular Cavity ◽  
Lubricating Oil ◽  
Heat Accumulation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Oil Film ◽  
Hydrostatic Bearing ◽  
Side Flow

Purpose When the clearance oil film of hydrostatic bearing friction pair is in critical lubrication state, the phenomenon of zero flow of local lubricating oil will aggravate the oil film temperature rise, which needs to be solved. Design/methodology/approach In this paper, the critical lubrication parameter equation and the oil film temperature rise mathematical model are derived for the new type q1-205 double rectangular cavity hydrostatic bearing. Based on a combination of theoretical analysis, simulation and experimental verification, this paper analyzes the flow characteristics and temperature rise characteristics of the lubricating oil when the hydrostatic bearing is in a critical lubrication state under different operating conditions and finally obtains the critical lubrication state of the oil film. Findings This study found that the numerical simulations and the derived formulas agree with the results. When the oil film is in critical lubrication, the cross-section side flow of the oil side is almost zero. The heat cannot be taken away in time, resulting in the local temperature rise of the oil film, which causes serious heat accumulation. Originality/value It is concluded that the operating condition parameters corresponding to the critical lubrication state provide a theoretical basis for the selection of actual hydrostatic bearing operating conditions, which is of great scientific significance.

Analysis on Influence of Oil Film Thickness on Temperature Field of Heavy Hydrostatic Bearing in Variable Viscosity Condition

2011 ◽  
Vol 239-242 ◽  
pp. 1418-1421 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Qin Zhang ◽  
Xiao Qiu Xu ◽  
Xiao Dong Yang ◽  
Hong Mei Li ◽  
Hui Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Field ◽  
Film Thickness ◽  
Temperature Rise ◽  
Variable Viscosity ◽  
Lubricating Oil ◽  
Engineering Practice ◽  
Flow State ◽  
Oil Film ◽  
Hydrostatic Bearing ◽  
Nc Machine

According to the problem of the influence of oil film thickness on temperature rise for heavy hydrostatic thrust bearing during operation， build viscosity-temperature equation of lubricating oil film and mathematics model of oil film temperature rise of heavy hydrostatic bearing with multiple oil pads, simulate the temperature field of hydrostatic bearing with sector cavity under various oil film thickness using FVM(finite volume method), and reveal the influence law of oil film thickness of temperature rise for hydrostatic bearing. The results show that temperature distribution of hydrostatic bearing is much the same under various oil film thicknesses, but the influence of oil film thickness of temperature rise for hydrostatic bearing is greater. The results of numerical calculations actually response flow state inside hydrostatic bearing ，offer theoretical foundation for the design of hydrostatic bearing in engineering practice, and have important significance in improving operation stability of NC machine.

scholarly journals Transient temperature field analysis of variable viscosity RTHSB with a special structural cavity

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 168781402096505
Author(s):  
Jiafu Ruan ◽  
Xigui Wang ◽  
ShuE Ji ◽  
Yongmei Wang ◽  
Siyuan An
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Field ◽  
Film Thickness ◽  
Dynamic Simulation ◽  
Temperature Rise ◽  
Variable Viscosity ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Lubricating Oil ◽  
Transient Temperature ◽  
Oil Film ◽  
Instantaneous Temperature

A radial thrust hydrodynamic sliding bearing (RTHSB) with special shaped cavity had been designed. Taking the instantaneous temperature rise characteristics of RTHSB as an analysis object, considering the influence of inlet lubricating oil velocity and transmission shaft speed, a dynamic simulation method of variable viscosity temperature field is proposed, and the mathematical model of instantaneous temperature rise of time-varying oil film is constructed. The correlation equation between instantaneous temperature rise and oil film variable viscosity is analyzed, the lubricating performance of a special-shaped cavity with variable thickness of the oil film considering real-time full operating conditions is revealed, and the alternating transient laws of oil film thickness with variable viscosity and its instantaneous temperature rise for no-load, heavy-load, and different rotating speeds are studied. It is obtained that the higher temperature area of profiled shaped cavity on reverse flow side extends to oil seal side with increase of rotating speed. The dynamic simulation of variable viscosity of RTHSB with different film thickness is simulated by using FLUENT software and the trend of transient film temperature field distribution of in special-shaped cavity is evaluated. The rationality of the mechanism analysis and numerical simulation results in this paper has been verified.

Inlet Shear Heating in Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication

1973 ◽  
Vol 95 (4) ◽  
pp. 417-423 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. A. Greenwood ◽  
J. J. Kauzlarich
Keyword(s):  
Shear Rate ◽  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Film Thickness ◽  
Temperature Rise ◽  
Thermal Effects ◽  
Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication ◽  
Oil Film ◽  
Comparison With Experiment ◽  
Pure Rolling ◽  
Shear Heating

In EHL, the oil film thickness of rollers is controlled by the rate at which the oil is drawn into the conjunction of the disks by the moving surfaces of the rollers. The theory often assumes isothermal conditions in the inlet although it can be shown that the maximum shear rate often exceeds 106 sec−1, even in pure rolling. A theoretical analysis is presented for the oil temperature rise in the inlet of rollers, and the result is applied to predict the consequent film thickness. It is found that thermal effects on film thickness are only negligible at low rolling speeds. A comparison with experiment supports the conclusion that the thinning of the film thickness below that predicted by isothermal theory is substantially explained by inlet shear heating of the lubricant.

Temperature characteristics analysis of axial piston pump port plate pair

2019 ◽  
Vol 71 (4) ◽  
pp. 603-609
Author(s):  
Zhaoqiang Wang ◽  
Jun Cheng ◽  
Hong Ji ◽  
Shan Hu ◽  
Hao Chen
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Rise ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Oil Viscosity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Temperature Characteristics ◽  
Oil Film ◽  
Characteristics Analysis ◽  
Belt Width ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Mathematical Model

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the effects of single parameters for temperature characteristics of oil film in port plate pair and the relationship of calculated results and experimental results under different viscosity. Design/methodology/approach The paper established the mathematical model of oil film of port plate pair, calculated the energy equation of port plate pair, simulated for the oil film and temperature distribution and selected different kinds of lubricants to analyze the calculated value and the experimental value. Findings The results show: temperature rise of port plate pair is reduced with the increase of oil viscosity; temperature rise of port plate pair is decreased with rise of initial oil film thickness; temperature rise of port plate pair is increased with the rise of cylinder body speed, inclination angle and sealing belt width; and through the comparison of calculated value and experimental value, under the same viscosity and cylinder speed, experimental results are bigger. Originality/value This paper used the methods that the temperature of port plate pair was calculated numerically, and the results were consistent with experimental results, so it can get high precision.

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