Research Article

Theoretical Analysis of the Influence of Asperity’s Dimensions Affected by a Scale Factor on the Mixed Lubrication between Parallel Surfaces

Table 1

Parameters of the studied contact.

ParametersNominal

ContactSmooth on rough (30 mm2 area)
LubricantNewtonian fluid
η = 0.100 Pas and α = 2.0 10-8 Pa-1
Speed0.1 to 10 m/s
MicrogeometryRough on Smooth
Mean apparent pressure1 MPa
MaterialsSteel on Brass
Steel
Brass
= 500 MPa
Boundary friction coefficient=0.12