{"title":"An efficient numerical algorithm to solve hydrodynamic lubrication problems with cavitation","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.cma.2024.117470","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this paper we present an efficient numerical algorithm to solve stationary problems of hydrodynamic lubrication with cavitation in bearings using the method of characteristics in a finite element framework. The problem is based on the Elrod–Adams mathematical model for the lubricant fluid behavior. To achieve realistic pressure solutions, cavitation must be considered. This leads to a non-linear system of equations including a multivalued operator. In order to solve this problem, we propose a modified Newton algorithm that presents a high convergence speed, allowing one to use small tolerances to solve the problem with high accuracy and efficiency using a low number of iterations, in comparison with alternative numerical algorithms in the literature to solve the same problem. Numerical results are presented and analyzed in the work.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55222,"journal":{"name":"Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":6.9000,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering","FirstCategoryId":"5","ListUrlMain":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0045782524007254","RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"ENGINEERING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY","Score":null,"Total":0}
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In this paper we present an efficient numerical algorithm to solve stationary problems of hydrodynamic lubrication with cavitation in bearings using the method of characteristics in a finite element framework. The problem is based on the Elrod–Adams mathematical model for the lubricant fluid behavior. To achieve realistic pressure solutions, cavitation must be considered. This leads to a non-linear system of equations including a multivalued operator. In order to solve this problem, we propose a modified Newton algorithm that presents a high convergence speed, allowing one to use small tolerances to solve the problem with high accuracy and efficiency using a low number of iterations, in comparison with alternative numerical algorithms in the literature to solve the same problem. Numerical results are presented and analyzed in the work.
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Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering stands as a cornerstone in the realm of computational science and engineering. With a history spanning over five decades, the journal has been a key platform for disseminating papers on advanced mathematical modeling and numerical solutions. Interdisciplinary in nature, these contributions encompass mechanics, mathematics, computer science, and various scientific disciplines. The journal welcomes a broad range of computational methods addressing the simulation, analysis, and design of complex physical problems, making it a vital resource for researchers in the field.