Previous lubrication studies concerning the non-recessed hole-entry hybrid spherical
journal bearings are mainly carried out without the consideration of surface roughness …

Improving the lubricating performance of tribo-pairs using engineering textured surfaces has
been the main focus of tribology research in recent years. The use of a suitably designed …

In this paper, the combined effects of the characteristic size and concentration of inorganic
fullerene-like tungsten disulphide nanoparticles (IF-WS 2 NPs) or molybdenum disulphide …

The development of a sustainable powertrain requires improved thermal efficiency.
Reducing frictional power losses through the use of ultra-low viscosity oil is one of the most …

A theoretical study of the effects of elastic deformation and the variation of viscosity with
pressure on the performance characteristics of a circular journal bearing lubricated with non …

The present study investigates the effects of shear-thinning and piezoviscous lubricant on
the behavior of inwardly and outwardly spiral grooved hybrid annular thrust pad bearing …

This article compares elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) and mobility-based solution
methods for the determination of cyclic minimum film thickness hmin* encountered in four …