Wiki Tag: hydrodynamic theory

Hydrodynamic Lubrication (HL): Theory and Definition

16.02.2017 tribonet

Definition of Hydrodynamic Lubrication (HL) Hydrodynamic lubrication is a term that defines a situation in which two rubbing surfaces are separated by a thin film of a lubricant. This situation is often beneficial and lubrication […]

Nanoscale Surface Texture To Reduce Bouncing Droplet Contact Time

24.08.2020

Nature continues to shed light on the amazing and wide range of mechanisms employed in the world of plants and animals. Nanoscale (1 x 10 -7 or 3.937 x 10-8 inches) textured surfaces help insects [...]
Contact Pressure For Rough Surfaces: A Tutorial

08.11.2017

In this article, a calculation of contact pressure in a rough contact is discussed. The calculation is done using a Tribology Simulator software, which is available for download here (its free to use). The simulator [...]
Evolving friction of graphene

28.11.2016

Two-dimensional materials are defined as substances with the thickness less than few nanometers. While there may exist around 500 of various 2D materials, the first discovered 2D material is graphene. Graphene is flexible, transparent, possesses [...]
Can we please get rid of the toxic copper in brake pads?

21.12.2020

Whatever humanity does today, it does it on a very large scale. And the consequences are large as well! In the automotive area, I was clearly aware of CO2 emissions and global warming issues. A [...]
Engineers create most wear-resistant metal alloy in the world

03.09.2018

If you’re ever unlucky enough to have a car with metal tires, you might consider a set made from a new alloy engineered at Sandia National Laboratories. You could skid — not drive, skid — [...]