Effect of chevron-shaped wetting patterns on oil film thickness in cylinder-on-disc contact under starved lubrication or limited lubricant supply

verfasst von

Yuting Liu, Feng Guo, Wei Jin, Pat Lam Wong, Zhaogang Jing, Xinming Li, Gerhard Poll, Qingsong Chen

Abstract

This study addresses the oil starvation problem in roller bearing line contacts and proposes a novel Chevron-shaped wetting/oleophilic pattern on the bearing track to enhance oil replenishment. Validation through optical cylinder-on-disc lubrication film tests reveals the impact of the pattern on inlet oil supply and film thickness. Notably, a Chevron pattern oriented opposite to disc movement significantly increases film thickness. Wetting is more pronounced in oleophilic areas (Chevron pattern), forming an inverted V-shaped “virtual wall” that directs lubricant backflow toward the center and reduces side leakage. A pattern length equal to the bearing track width was found to be more effective compared to smaller sizes, as the oil side ridges are located on the oleophobic and oleophilic boundaries, which capitalizes the wettability step effect more effectively. This research provides a basis for designing oleophobic surfaces with improved anti-wear and anti-friction properties.

Organisationseinheit(en)

Institut für Maschinenkonstruktion und Tribologie

Externe Organisation(en)

Qingdao Technological University
Xiangyang Polytechnic
City University of Hong Kong
Shandong Zhongli Auto Parts Manufacturing Co.

Typ

Artikel

Journal

Tribology international

Band

194

Anzahl der Seiten

12

ISSN

0301-679X

Publikationsdatum

27.02.2024

Publikationsstatus

Elektronisch veröffentlicht (E-Pub)

Peer-reviewed

Ja

ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete

Werkstoffmechanik, Maschinenbau, Oberflächen und Grenzflächen, Oberflächen, Beschichtungen und Folien

Elektronische Version(en)

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2024.109469 (Zugang: Geschlossen)