Static characteristics of a fluid film bearing with TiO2 based nanolubricant using the modified Krieger-Dougherty viscosity model and couple stress model

K. G. Binu, B. S. Shenoy, D. S. Rao, R. Pai

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

35 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Static characteristics of a journal bearing operating on TiO2 based nanolubricant is obtained by a variable viscosity approach. The predicted shear viscosities of TiO2 based nanolubricant at different volume fractions and aggregate particle sizes are obtained using modified Krieger-Dougherty model and are found to be in good agreement with experimental shear viscosities. The modified Reynolds equation considers the Krieger-Dougherty viscosities and couple stress effects of TiO2 nanoparticle additives at different volume fractions and particle sizes. Results reveal a significant improvement in load carrying capacity of journal bearing operating on TiO2 based nanolubricant as compared to plain oil without TiO2 nanoparticles.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)69-79
Number of pages11
JournalTribology International
Volume75
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Surfaces and Interfaces

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Static characteristics of a fluid film bearing with TiO2 based nanolubricant using the modified Krieger-Dougherty viscosity model and couple stress model'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this