Boundary lubrication and its stability

Kamaljit Singh*, Saurabh Baghmar, Jagdish Sharma, M. V. Khemchandani, Q. J. Wang

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Abstract

The interaction between lubricant molecules and the solid surface to be lubricated depends upon the surface forces which can be attractive, and repulsive. It thus forms an interactive zone above the solid surface having a band width and height of surface potential and is considered as 'Zone of Influence'(ZOl). Its value will vary with the nature of surface finish, distribution of alloying constituents on surface matrix and its size which play very important role in prediction of stability and failure of boundary lubrication friction including absorption and desorption of lubricant molecules. A theoretical model for the formation of boundary lubrication is proposed by combining Lennard Jones (6-12) potential to incorporate for estimating the critical temperature of boundary lubricant, friction coefficient and variation of ZOl for a given condition. Experimental values using EN 31 Ball sliding against the aluminum surface with 0.4% stearic acid as lubricant data agrees well with theoretical values.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2008 Proceedings of the STLE/ASME International Joint Tribology Conference, IJTC 2008
Pages229-231
Number of pages3
StatePublished - 2009
Event2008 STLE/ASME International Joint Tribology Conference, IJTC 2008 - Miami, FL, United States
Duration: Oct 20 2008Oct 22 2008

Publication series

Name2008 Proceedings of the STLE/ASME International Joint Tribology Conference, IJTC 2008

Other

Other2008 STLE/ASME International Joint Tribology Conference, IJTC 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMiami, FL
Period10/20/0810/22/08

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes
  • Process Chemistry and Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering

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