CFD investigation of oil-free granular lubrication
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-2021
Abstract
This study presents an advanced theoretical modeling methodology and simulation procedure to evaluate the performance of granular lubrication. The computational approach utilizes the Euler-Eulerian multiphase flow model based on the solid kinetic theory in a 3D Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) framework. The predictions of the CFD model are verified by available experimental data, and a parametric study is presented to assess the influence of critical input parameters. The parametric study provides valuable information for a suitable and efficient granular lubricating system design.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Tribology International
Recommended Citation
Yang, J., Khonsari, M., & Palazzolo, A. (2021). CFD investigation of oil-free granular lubrication. Tribology International, 164 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2021.107238