Analytical model for predicting the friction coefficient in point contacts with thermal elastohydrodynamic lubrication

This article presents analytical friction prediction models applicable to lubricants in point contacts under thermal elastohydrodynamic lubrication (TEHL). The types of models used consider the heat generated and its penetration into the bulk of the contacting solids. Therefore, the increase in temperature is determined, which causes important variations in the operating conditions. The article sets out the hypotheses assumed, the theoretical calculation procedures and the ensuing equations for determining the friction coefficient under TEHL. An experimental stage is performed on a mini-traction-machine, which allows the measurement of friction coefficient in ball–disc contacts under a wide range of control parameters involved in TEHL, such as lubricant bath temperature, load, average velocity, slide-to-roll ratio, and contacting materials. The experimental results for different lubricants are compared to those given by the models, and show the proposed models to be accurate for predicting the friction coefficient.

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