Comprehensive coverage of fluid film lubrication

Written 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 tribology
• Viscosity and rheology of lubricants
• Mechanics of lubricant films and basic equations
• Hydrodynamic lubrication
• Finite bearings
• Thermohydrodynamic analysis of fluid film bearings
• Design of hydrodynamic bearings
• Dynamics of fluid film bearings
• Externally pressurized lubrication
• Fluid inertia effects and turbulence in fluid film lubrication
• Gas-lubricated bearings
• Hydrodynamic lubrication of rolling contacts
• Elastohydrodynamic lubrication
• Vibration analysis with lubricated ball bearings
• Thermal effect in rolling–sliding contacts

Preface
Acknowledgements
List of Symbols
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Viscosity and Rheology of Lubricants
Chapter 3: Mechanics of Lubricant Films and Basic Equations
Chapter 4: Hydrodynamic Lubrication
Chapter 5: Finite Bearings
Chapter 6: Thermohydrodynamic Analysis of Fluid Film Bearings
Chapter 7: Design of Hydrodynamic Bearings
Chapter 8: Dynamics of Fluid Film Bearings
Chapter 9: Externally Pressurized Lubrication
Chapter 10: Fluid Inertia Effects and Turbulence in Fluid Film Lubrication
Chapter 11: Gas-lubricated Bearings
Chapter 12: Hydrodynamic Lubrication of Rolling Contacts
Chapter 13: Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication
Chapter 14: Vibration Analysis with Lubricated Ball Bearings
Chapter 15: Thermal Effect in Rolling–Sliding Contacts
Index