On the Theory of Thermal Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication at High Slide-Roll Ratios—Line Contact Solution

Complete numerical solutions are obtained for the steady-state line contact thermal elastohydrodynamic lubrication (TEHL) problems. The contact surfaces are arranged to run in opposite directions. The slide-roll ratios are allowed to be as high as infinity. The new theory reveals that the characteristics of the high slide-roll contacts are significantly different from those of the low slide-roll contacts. The unusual zero-entrainment films discovered by Dyson and Wilson and the abnormal surface-dimple phenomena observed by Kaneta et al. are explained.

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