Developments in Numerical and Experimental Methods Applied to Tribology

Introduction

Session I Introductory Session

The Role of Particle Analysis - A Review of Ferrography

Numerical Methods and Computers Used in Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication

Discussion

Session II Rheology

Numerical Solutions for Power Law Fluids-Application to Slider Bearings

Grease Lubricated Finite Length Bearings

The Ball Bearing as Rheological Test Device

Discussion

Session III Bearings

Application of the Homogenization Method to Reynolds Roughness with Periodic Structure

Implementation of an Algorithm Enabling the Determination of Film Rupture and Reformation Boundaries in a Liquid Film Bearing

Calculations on the Cavitation Region and the Free Boundary in Journal Bearings Using the Finite Element Method

Discussion

Session IV Film Thickness and Separation

Determination of Oil Films on Lubricated Surfaces

Measurement of the Mean Separation in a Rough EHO Contact

Study of Contact Behavior between Polymer Pins and Flats Using the Finite Element Method

Discussion

Session V Hydrodynamics

Velocity Measurements in the Inlet Zone of a Hydrodynamic Contact

Solution of the Inverse Problem in Hydrodynamic Lubrication

The Average Flow Model: A Greens Function Approach

Discussion

Session VI Numerical Methods I-Finite Elements

A Finite Element Analysis of Journal Bearing Lubrication

TACT: a Contact Analysis Program

Improved Techniques for Finite Element Analysis of Sliding Surface Temperatures

Discussion

Session VII Numerical Methods II-Thin Film Theory

Finite Element Analysis of Transient Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication

A Three Dimensional Numerical Method with Application to Tribological Problems

The Computation of Unsteadily Loaded EHL Film Thickness and Other Lubrication Parameters of Cam-Tappet Pairs of I.C. Engines and Analysis of their Lubrication Performance

Discussion

Session VIII Experimental Methods I-Materials Aspects

Wear Control of Cylindrical Dry Oscillating Bearings

An Assessment of Dynamic Embeddability Relating to Automotive Bearing Materials under Thin Oil Film Conditions

An Analysis of the Required Strength of Journal Bearing Materials

Discussion

Session IX Experimental Methods II-Thin Film Analyses

In-Situ Measurements of Thickness Variation of Boundary Films by Tunneling Conductivity

Correlation between Surface Topography and Wear Particle Size Characteristics

An Improved Method for the Experimental Determination of Pressure Distributions in Hydrodynamic Bearings

Discussion

Session X Bearing Dynamics I

On-Line Estimation of Linearized Oil Film Coefficients

Dynamic Analysis of Diesel Engine Main Bearings

On Signal Processing Algorithms for Bearing Identification

Discussion

Session XI Bearing Dynamics II

Non-Linear Analysis of Fluid Film Bearing Stability

On Prediction and Experimental Assessment of Engine-Bearing Performance

Indirect Methods for Load Determination in Operating Bearings

Discussion

Session XII Contact Phenomena

An Experimental/Theoretical Study of Contact Phenomena in Mechanical Face Seals

Calculation of Contact Pressure between Solids with Initial Separation

Differential Expansion Problems in Journal Bearings

Discussion

Session XIII Plasticity

The Analysis of Plastic Deformation Processes Using Finite Element Calculations and Experiments on a Twist Compression Tester

Prediction in Two Body Abrasion Processes

Micropitting and Asperity Deformation

Discussion

List of Authors

List of Delegates