LubricantsPub Date : 2024-04-02DOI: 10.3390/lubricants12040118
Hu Shi, Chun-Yang Ma, Baizhong Wang, Qinghua Li
{"title":"Influence of Lubrication Status on Milling Performance of Bionic Micro-Textured Tools","authors":"Hu Shi, Chun-Yang Ma, Baizhong Wang, Qinghua Li","doi":"10.3390/lubricants12040118","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12040118","url":null,"abstract":"Titanium alloy material has physical properties such as low thermal conductivity, high hardness, and surface resilience, which are prone to problems such as large milling force, low machining efficiency, and poor surface quality in processed products during dry milling. This document details our process of isolating micro-textures from biological structures, applying them to cutting tool surfaces to create micro-texture milling cutters, and employing this micro-texture technique to reduce friction and prevent wear on these cutters. According to the milling dosage and the installation position between the tool and the workpiece, the effective working area of the cutting edge of the ball-end milling cutter is calculated. At the same time, a self-lubricating cutter was constructed by using a laser to process micro-textures and filling solid lubricant inside the micro-textures. An analysis was conducted to compare the milling efficiency of bionic microtextured cutters in both dry and micro-lubricated environments. It was found that the self-lubricating tool promoted a 3% to 5% decrease in milling force, a reduction in the coefficient of friction, a high surface finish of the machined workpiece, and an alleviation of chip sticking at the edge area.","PeriodicalId":18135,"journal":{"name":"Lubricants","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140755221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
LubricantsPub Date : 2024-03-31DOI: 10.3390/lubricants12040116
Rui Su, Wei Cao, Zili Jin, Yifan Wang, Letian Ding, Muhammad Maqsood, Dong Wang
{"title":"Deterioration Mechanism and Status Prediction of Hydrocarbon Lubricants under High Temperatures and Humid Environments","authors":"Rui Su, Wei Cao, Zili Jin, Yifan Wang, Letian Ding, Muhammad Maqsood, Dong Wang","doi":"10.3390/lubricants12040116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12040116","url":null,"abstract":"In practical engineering applications, high temperatures and water ingress seriously affect the service life of hydrocarbon lubricants. In this study, the deterioration process of hydrocarbon lubricants under high temperatures and humid environments was investigated, and a new health state prediction model was proposed. Simulation of hydrocarbon lubricant Polyalpha−olefin (PAO) molecules used the ReaxFF force field to analyse the high temperature thermal oxidation process of lubricants. The rheological properties of oil−water emulsions were determined by observing the morphology of oil−water two−phase mixtures with different water contents. A multiparameter fusion viscosity prediction model was proposed using a linear model of the viscosity of aqueous fluids, as affected by temperature and water content, and was fitted with the Andrade viscosity−temperature equation to predict lubricant viscosity changes under multiple parameters. Online validation tests were carried out on a compound planetary transmission system, and the surface topographical parameters of the transmission components were further discussed. Experimental results show that the linear correlation with the improved lubricant viscosity prediction model is 0.966, and the surface wear of transmission components is consistent with the trend of lubricant quality change. These findings provide a fundamental basis for the assessment of lubricant service life in high temperatures and humid environments.","PeriodicalId":18135,"journal":{"name":"Lubricants","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140360780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
LubricantsPub Date : 2024-03-31DOI: 10.3390/lubricants12040117
Kyosuke Ono
{"title":"Physics of the Sub-Monolayer Lubricant in the Head-Disk Interface","authors":"Kyosuke Ono","doi":"10.3390/lubricants12040117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12040117","url":null,"abstract":"This review presents a series of studies which have demonstrated that the diffusion characteristics of rarefied mobile lubricant films used in modern magnetic disks can be evaluated by a novel diffusion theory based on continuum mechanics, and that the meniscus force of the rarefied film is the major interaction force at the head-disk interface. The limitations of the conventional diffusion and disjoining pressure equations are first shown, and diffusion and disjoining pressure equations for rarefied liquid films are proposed, showing that the diffusion coefficient is in good agreement with the experiment. The experiment, in which glass spheres with radii of 1 and 2 mm collided with magnetic disks of different film thicknesses, showed that attraction similar to the pull-off forces of a static meniscus was measured only at the separation. Furthermore, mathematical analysis of the elastic meniscus contact between a sphere and a plane with a submonolayer liquid film showed that the maximum adhesion force is equal to the meniscus pull-off force and that the contact characteristics become similar to those of the JKR theory as the liquid film thickness decreases. A basic physical model of submonolayer liquid film is also proposed to justify the continuum mathematical equations.","PeriodicalId":18135,"journal":{"name":"Lubricants","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140358179","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Research Progress of Antioxidant Additives for Lubricating Oils","authors":"Deping Xia, Yonggang Wang, Hui Liu, Jincan Yan, Hua-lin Lin, Sheng Han","doi":"10.3390/lubricants12040115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12040115","url":null,"abstract":"Lubricating oils play an important role in friction-reducing and anti-wear, as well as enhancing mechanical efficiency. To improve the oxidation stability and service life of lubricating oils, the composition and structure of antioxidants should be strategically designed, and these parameters have significantly affected the performance of antioxidants in lubricating oils. Antioxidants are classified into two types based on the substrates they act on: peroxide decomposers and radical scavengers. In this review, the effects of peroxide decomposers (including sulfur compounds, phosphorus compounds, sulfur–phosphorus compounds, and sulfur–nitrogen compounds) and radical scavengers, such as hindered phenols and aromatic amines, have been discussed as additives in the antioxidant properties of lubricating oils. The results indicate that peroxide decomposers have excellent performances in lubricating oils, but high pollution of S and P is not conducive to their widespread use. On the contrary, radical scavengers also have superior antioxidant properties and no pollution, possessing the potential to replace traditional antioxidants. In addition, molecular structures with (multiple) synergistic antioxidant properties have been extensively designed and reported. This review serves as a reference for researchers to design and develop high-end new antioxidants.","PeriodicalId":18135,"journal":{"name":"Lubricants","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140360614","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
LubricantsPub Date : 2024-03-29DOI: 10.3390/lubricants12040112
B. Zhmud, M. Najjari, B. Brodmann
{"title":"The Effects of the Lubricant Properties and Surface Finish Characteristics on the Tribology of High-Speed Gears for EV Transmissions","authors":"B. Zhmud, M. Najjari, B. Brodmann","doi":"10.3390/lubricants12040112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12040112","url":null,"abstract":"Electric vehicle (EV) transmissions operate at high speeds. High-speed operation puts higher demands on bearings, seals, and gears. Bearings in EV transmissions are prone to electrically induced bearing damage and may exhibit signs of pitting and fluting. Surface-initiated rolling contact fatigue is another common problem gaining increased attention lately. Most EV transmissions require a coupling between an oil-lubricated gearbox to an electrical motor that runs with minimal lubrication at very high rpm. The high mechanical and thermal stresses the seals are exposed to under starved lubrication conditions have a detrimental impact on their service life. Hence, proper lubrication is critical. In general, EV transmission fluids call for a somewhat different spectrum of properties compared to conventional ATFs. Gear tribology simulations open new ways to the design and optimization of lubrication for EV transmissions. Additionally, such simulations can also provide valuable insights into the effects of different oil properties on cooling and lubrication efficiencies, thereby helping in matching the lubricant and hardware characteristics for optimal performance. In the present communication, we demonstrate the effects of different lubricants and surface finishing technologies on the tribology of high-speed gears using tribological tests and advanced thermal elastohydrodynamic (TEHD) simulations. The important roles of lubricity additives and surface finish optimization are highlighted in conjunction with a move towards ultralow viscosity EV transmission fluids.","PeriodicalId":18135,"journal":{"name":"Lubricants","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140366683","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
LubricantsPub Date : 2024-03-29DOI: 10.3390/lubricants12040114
Darrius Dias, Jake Bons, Abhishek Kumar, M. H. Kabir, H. Liang
{"title":"Forever Chemicals, Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), in Lubrication","authors":"Darrius Dias, Jake Bons, Abhishek Kumar, M. H. Kabir, H. Liang","doi":"10.3390/lubricants12040114","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12040114","url":null,"abstract":"Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as forever chemicals, exhibit exceptional chemical stability and resistance to environmental degradation thanks to their strong C-F bonds and nonpolar nature. However, their widespread use and persistence have a devastating impact on the environment. This review examines the roles of PFAS in tribological applications, specifically in lubricants and lubricating systems. This article focuses on conventional and advanced lubricants, including ionic liquids (ILs) and their use in modern automotive vehicles. The objective of this paper is to provide a comprehensive overview of the adverse impacts of PFAS whilst acknowledging their outstanding performance in surface coatings, composite materials, and as additives in oils and greases. The pathways through which PFAS are introduced into the environment via lubricating systems such as in seals and O-rings are identified, alongside their subsequent dispersion routes and the interfaces across which they interact. Furthermore, we examine the toxicological implications of PFAS exposure on terrestrial and aquatic life forms, including plants, animals, and humans, along with the ecological consequences of bioaccumulation and biomagnification across trophic levels and ecosystems. This article ends with potential remediation strategies for PFAS use, including advanced treatment technologies, biodegradation, recovery and recycling methods, and the search for more environmentally benign alternatives.","PeriodicalId":18135,"journal":{"name":"Lubricants","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140367432","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
LubricantsPub Date : 2024-03-29DOI: 10.3390/lubricants12040113
Xuehui Chen, Lei Zhang, Wei Li, Zijian Wang, Zhengbin Zhang, Ting Gao, Wei Liu
{"title":"Analysis of Dynamic Wear Characteristics of Joint Contact Friction Pair of Excavators Working Device","authors":"Xuehui Chen, Lei Zhang, Wei Li, Zijian Wang, Zhengbin Zhang, Ting Gao, Wei Liu","doi":"10.3390/lubricants12040113","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12040113","url":null,"abstract":"The working device of an excavator in construction machinery is prone to damage and wear under ordinary working conditions. Based on a model of an excavator under typical working conditions, the dynamic load-bearing situation of the three main joint friction subsets of the working device is simulated by using the virtual prototype technology; the location of the functional device with high stress is identified based on finite element analysis, and the correctness of the simulation results is verified by designing strain gauges. Based on this, the dynamic contact stress variation law of the contact surface of the end-face friction subsets was explored, and the end-face wear depth was calculated by combining Archard wear theory and finite element wear simulation technology; the specimens were worn on the end-face wear tester, and the surface wear was observed under the scanning electron microscope to summarize the wear mechanism and analyze the element content changes of the worn surface. The results show that the three main joints of the working device produce large dynamic fluctuations and are prone to wear, and the destructive degree is more prominent; the wear process is accompanied by higher temperatures, fatigue wear, and abrasive wear on the wear surface, and the wear depth value of the right end face is significantly larger than that of the left end face. This method has a significant reference value for reliability analysis and optimization improvement when using construction machinery’s main joint friction pairs.","PeriodicalId":18135,"journal":{"name":"Lubricants","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140368741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
LubricantsPub Date : 2024-03-28DOI: 10.3390/lubricants12040111
Chunxing Gu, Yumin Cui, Di Zhang
{"title":"Research on the Optimal Design Approach of the Surface Texture for Journal Bearings","authors":"Chunxing Gu, Yumin Cui, Di Zhang","doi":"10.3390/lubricants12040111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12040111","url":null,"abstract":"Aiming to improve the comprehensive performance of the journal bearing system, this paper presents a multi-objective adaptive scale texture optimization design approach. A mixed lubrication model for the textured journal bearing system is established by considering the effects of cavitation and roughness. The geometrical parameters of the textures were co-optimized using a multi-objective grey wolf optimizer to obtain the optimal texture schemes that are suitable for different operating conditions. Through this approach, the influences of different texture schemes under transient operating conditions can be investigated. According to the results, it was found that different texture schemes result in different friction reduction effects. Proper surface texture is beneficial in increasing the minimum oil film thickness and reducing the possibility of asperity contact. The adaptive scale texture exhibits strong adaptability and achieves significant hydrodynamic effects. Therefore, the developed approach provides valuable insights for the optimization design of journal bearing systems.","PeriodicalId":18135,"journal":{"name":"Lubricants","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140372781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
LubricantsPub Date : 2024-03-28DOI: 10.3390/lubricants12040110
I. Lyashenko, Thao H. Pham, Valentin L. Popov
{"title":"Transition between Friction Modes in Adhesive Contacts of a Hard Indenter and a Soft Elastomer: An Experiment","authors":"I. Lyashenko, Thao H. Pham, Valentin L. Popov","doi":"10.3390/lubricants12040110","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12040110","url":null,"abstract":"The tangential adhesive contact (friction) between a rigid steel indenter and a soft elastomer at shallow indentation depths, where the contact exists mainly due to adhesion, is investigated experimentally. The dependencies of friction force, contact area, average tangential stresses, and the coordinates of the front and back edges of the contact boundary on the indenter displacement are studied. It is found that first a stick–slip mode of friction is established, which is then replaced by another, more complex mode where the phase of a global slip of the elastomer on the indenter surface is absent. In both regimes, the evolutions of friction force and contact area are analyzed in detail.","PeriodicalId":18135,"journal":{"name":"Lubricants","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140369160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
LubricantsPub Date : 2024-03-25DOI: 10.3390/lubricants12040108
Alvaro S. Piovesan, Michele Schirru, Fabio Tatzgern, Jorge L. B. Medeiros, H. Costa
{"title":"Effect of Oil Acoustic Properties on Film Thickness Measurement by Ultrasound Using Spring and Resonance Models","authors":"Alvaro S. Piovesan, Michele Schirru, Fabio Tatzgern, Jorge L. B. Medeiros, H. Costa","doi":"10.3390/lubricants12040108","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants12040108","url":null,"abstract":"The principle of reflection of ultrasonic waves at lubricated interfaces has been widely studied in recent years using different models. In this work, two different models (the spring model and the resonance model) were used to verify the influence of the acoustic properties of four different lubricating oils. A simple three-layer configuration was used, where carefully prepared, well-controlled gaps between stainless steel plates were established to accommodate a drop of oil. Optical measurements showed that the gaps formed were: gap 1 = 11 µm, gap 2 = 85 µm, gap 3 = 100 µm, and gap 4 = 170 µm. The smaller gap (11 µm) was found to be in the limit measurement range using the spring model for the sensor used in this work (14 MHz), whereas the resonance method was used for the thicker gaps. For the resonance model, the use of the phase spectra helped the identification of the resonance frequencies. The results showed good agreement between the measured thicknesses and the nominal gap values. There was little effect of the acoustic properties of the oils on the measured values, with the largest discrepancies found for the oil with the highest speed of sound (PAO4). This new way to characterize oil properties in a thin gap, where the material and geometry of the contact are fully characterized, enables us to compare different measurement methods and understand their sensitivity when testing similar materials of the same class of lubricants, as small deviations are crucial in real-life applications.","PeriodicalId":18135,"journal":{"name":"Lubricants","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140384282","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}