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Gear lubrication—a review

A. V. Olver
- Vol. 216, Iss: 5, pp 255-267
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In this paper, a simple estimate of the thickness of the lubricating film in a typical pair of spur gears is presented on the basis of classical smooth-body isothermal, elastohydrodynamic lubrication theory.
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The lubrication of gear teeth is reviewed including some key aspects of recent theoretical research and current practice. A simple estimate of the thickness of the lubricating film in a typical pair of spur gears is presented on the basis of classical smooth-body isothermal, elastohydrodynamic lubrication theory. The deficiencies of this simple calculation are then discussed; these include roughness, friction, churning, starvation and contamination, all common features of practical gearing. Three simple methods are described for estimating the tooth temperature and its consequent effect on film thickness.

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A Full Numerical Solution to the Mixed Lubrication in Point Contacts full numerical solution for the mixed elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) in point

Yuan-Zhong Hu, +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, a new numerical approach that is simple and robust, capable of handling three-dimensional measured engineering rough surfaces moving at different rolling and sliding velocities is presented.
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A Full Numerical Solution to the Mixed Lubrication in Point Contacts

TL;DR: In this paper, a full numerical solution for the mixed elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) in point contacts is presented, using a new numerical approach that is simple and robust, capable of handling three-dimensional measured engineering rough surfaces moving at different rolling and sliding velocities.
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