The application of coating gets exceptional importance since it improves the tribological
properties of the contacting surfaces. Different input parameters like coating deposition …

Low friction is one of the most important parameters for the development of machine
components and machines with high efficiency. Many of the common machine components …

Numerical models for thermal elastohydrodynamic lubricated contacts of steel surfaces have
always employed a value for the thermal conductivity of steel corresponding to its soft …

Reducing friction is of utmost importance to improve efficiency and lifetime of many products
used in our daily lives. Thin hard coatings like diamond-like carbon (DLC) have been shown …

This paper presents a finite element model for the solution of thermal elastohydrodynamic
lubrication in coated circular contacts. The model is based on a full-system finite element …

A transient three-dimensional thermal elastohydrodynamic calculation model is introduced
to simulate the contact of tooth flanks of helical gear pairs with involute gearing. At any time …

The overall energy efficiency of machine elements and engine components could be
improved by using new technologies such as surface modifications. In the literature, surface …

Understanding the molecular-scale behavior of fluids confined and sheared between solid
surfaces is important for many applications, particularly tribology where this often governs …

With regard to the transportation sector, an efficient powertrain technology contributes to
sustainable lowering of CO 2 emissions. Due to the periodic or continuous operation in …

The temperature of elastohydrodynamically lubricated (EHL) contacts strongly influences
fluid friction. The higher the EHL temperature, the lower is the effective lubricant viscosity …