This book focuses on both fundamental aspects and advanced topics on mechanics of fluid film lubrication. It begins with a general historical background of ‘lubrication, friction and wear’, now commonly known as ‘Tribology’. Discussing fundamental aspects of viscosity and rheology of fluids used as lubricants in mechanical components and systems including its measurement, the work also looks at fluid dynamics aspects of lubricant films and development of basic equations of lubricant films. It also engages with theories of various modes of lubrication like hydrodynamic, hydrostatic/externally pressurized, elasto-hydrodynamic and squeeze film lubrication, among other topics.
Preface
Acknowledgements
List of Symbols
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Viscosity and Rheology of Lubricants
Chapter 3 : Mechanics of Lubricant Films and Basic Equations
Chapter 4 : Hydrodynamic Lubrication
Chapter 5 : Finite Bearings
Chapter 6 : Thermohydrodynamic Analysis of Fluid Film Bearings
Chapter 7 : Design of Hydrodynamic Bearings
Chapter 8 : Dynamics of Fluid Film Bearings
Chapter 9 : Externally Pressurized Lubrication
Chapter 10 : Fluid Inertia Effects and Turbulence in Fluid Film Lubrication
Chapter 11 : Gas-lubricated Bearings
Chapter 12 : Hydrodynamic Lubrication of Rolling Contacts
Chapter 13 : Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication
Chapter 14 : Vibration Analysis with Lubricated Ball Bearings
Chapter 15 : Thermal Effect in Rolling–Sliding Contacts
References
Appendix
Index
