Fundamentals of Fluid Film Lubrication

Comprehensive coverage of fluid film lubricationWritten by global experts in the field, this in-depth engineering resource discusses the theory, design, analysis, and application of fluid film lubrication, providing proven methods for reducing friction in rotating machinery components. The book thoroughly addresses all aspects of the topic, from viscosity and rotor-bearing dynamics to elastohydrodynamic lubrication and fluid inertia effects. Fully worked examples, analytical and numerical methods of solutions, practice problems, and detailed illustrations are included in this authoritative reference.Fundamentals of Fluid Film Lubrication covers: Introduction to tribologyViscosity and rheology of lubricantsMechanics of lubricant films and basic equationsHydrodynamic lubricationFinite bearingsThermohydrodynamic analysis of fluid film bearingsDesign of hydrodynamic bearingsDynamics of fluid film bearingsExternally pressurized lubricationFluid inertia effects and turbulence in fluid film lubricationGas-lubricated bearingsHydrodynamic lubrication of rolling contactsElastohydrodynamic lubricationVibration analysis with lubricated ball bearingsThermal effect in rolling sliding contacts