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@article{Chevalier:1995:10.1016/S0167-8922(08)70634-5,
author = {Chevalier, F and Lubrecht, AA and Cann, PME and Colin, F and Dalmaz, G},
doi = {10.1016/S0167-8922(08)70634-5},
journal = {Tribology Series},
pages = {249--257},
title = {Starved Film Thickness: A Qualitative Explanation},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0167-8922(08)70634-5},
volume = {30},
year = {1995}
}
TY - JOUR
AB - Numerically calculated film thickness can accurately predict measured film thicknesses under fully flooded conditions. However, as more detailed information concerning real life applications becomes available, the validity of the “fully flooded” assumption becomes less tenable. Starved films are much thinner than those formed under fully flooded conditions and it is of great practical importance therefore to be able to predict the ensuing lubrication level. Previous researchers have investigated the relation between the position of the inlet meniscus and starved film thickness. This paper combines a hydrodynamic lubrication approach with a physical boundary condition: the oil inlet film thickness distribution on the surface. Three different cases are investigated; a constant and a harmonic oil inlet film thickness distribution, and the effect of repeated passes. The results are compared qualitatively with experimental observations of starved EHL. © 1995 Elsevier Science B.V.
AU - Chevalier,F
AU - Lubrecht,AA
AU - Cann,PME
AU - Colin,F
AU - Dalmaz,G
DO - 10.1016/S0167-8922(08)70634-5
EP - 257
PY - 1995///
SN - 0167-8922
SP - 249
TI - Starved Film Thickness: A Qualitative Explanation
T2 - Tribology Series
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0167-8922(08)70634-5
VL - 30
ER -