ABSTRACT

Specifically focusing on fluid film, hydrodynamic, and elastohydrodynamic lubrication, this edition studies the most important principles of fluid film lubrication for the correct design of bearings, gears, and rolling operations, and for the prevention of friction and wear in engineering designs. It explains various theories, procedures, and equations for improved solutions to machining challenges. Providing more than 1120 display equations and an introductory section in each chapter, Fundamentals of Fluid Film Lubrication, Second Edition facilitates the analysis of any machine element that uses fluid film lubrication and strengthens understanding of critical design concepts.

chapter 1|22 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|16 pages

Bearing Classification and Selection

chapter 3|24 pages

Surface Topography

chapter 4|60 pages

Lubricant Properties

chapter 5|32 pages

Bearing Materials

chapter 6|26 pages

Viscous Flow

chapter 7|28 pages

Reynolds Equation

chapter 12|16 pages

2 Hydrodynamic Squeeze Film Bearings

chapter 13|24 pages

3 Hydrostatic Lubrication

chapter 14|24 pages

4 Gas - Lubricated Thrust Bearings

chapter 15|26 pages

5 Gas - Lubricated Journal Bearings

chapter 21|72 pages

1 Rolling Element Bearings

chapter 22|32 pages

2 Additional Lubrication Applications