The Stribeck curve: Experimental results and theoretical prediction
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2006
Abstract
The Stribeck curve plays an important role in identifying boundary, mixed, elastohydrodynamic, and hydrodynamic lubrication regimes. Recent advances in elastohydrodynamic lubrication together with rough surface interaction have made it possible to develop a methodology for predicting the trend of the Stribeck curve. In this paper, we report the results of a series of experiments performed on a journal bearing together with a theoretical prediction of the Stribeck-type behavior. Various loads and oil temperatures are considered. The comparison between the experimental results with a mixed elastohydrodynamic lubrication model for line contacts is indicative of good agreement. Copyright © 2006 by ASME.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Journal of Tribology
First Page
789
Last Page
794
Recommended Citation
Lu, X., Khonsari, M., & Gelinck, E. (2006). The Stribeck curve: Experimental results and theoretical prediction. Journal of Tribology, 128 (4), 789-794. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2345406