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Effect of running-in conditions on the super low EHD sliding friction of Si3N4 ball and WC plate in glycerol-water solution.

Cao, R., Liu, C., Cao, H., Li, Y., Khan, Z. and Meng, Y., 2023. Effect of running-in conditions on the super low EHD sliding friction of Si3N4 ball and WC plate in glycerol-water solution. Tribology Letters, 71, 124.

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Official URL: https://www.springer.com/journal/11249

DOI: 10.1007/s11249-023-01796-3

Abstract

In water-based ultralow or super low friction experiments, a running-in period before achieving the ultralow or super low friction is necessary and important. However, the effect of the change in contact geometry has not been fully realised. In this paper, a series of running-in tests on a Si3N4 ball and a WC plate have been performed in glycerol-water mixtures with different concentrations. The shape of the wear scars and the chemical compositions of the worn surfaces were characterised in detail. A numerical EHD and mixed lubrication model was established to comprehensively analyze the effects of geometric profiles, surface roughness, and working / lubrication conditions on ultralow or super low sliding friction. The experiment and simulation results of the study have provided an in-depth understanding of the mechanism of super low friction of liquid lubricated sliding point contacts.

Item Type:Article
ISSN:1023-8883
Uncontrolled Keywords:running-in; super low friction; contact geometry; silicon nitride; tungsten carbide; glycerol-water
Group:Faculty of Science & Technology
ID Code:39051
Deposited By: Symplectic RT2
Deposited On:16 Oct 2023 07:39
Last Modified:08 Oct 2024 01:08

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