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Weiqiang Zou1, Xigui Wang2, Yongmei Wang3

  • 1School of Mechatronics and Automation, Huaqiao University, No. 668 Jimei Avenue, Jimei District, Xiamen, 361021, China.

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This study enhances gear pair anti-scuffing load-bearing capacity using a Thermal Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication (TEHL) model with micro-textures. Optimized micro-textures significantly reduce friction and improve load-bearing performance.

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Anti-scuffing load-bearing capacityInterface enriched lubricationMicro-convex-concave asperityMicro-element textureMultivariate linear regressionSingle factor analysisTextured meshing interface

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Area of Science:

  • Tribology
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Gear performance is limited by anti-scuffing load-bearing capacity.
  • Micro-convex-concave asperity (MCCA) interfaces and micro-element textures (MET) influence lubrication.
  • Understanding transient thermal effects on lubrication is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a Thermal Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication (TEHL) model for gear pair anti-scuffing load-bearing capacity (ASLBC).
  • To investigate the impact of Micro-Element Texture (MET) parameters on Interface Enriched Lubrication (IEL).
  • To establish optimal MET features for enhancing ASLBC.

Main Methods:

  • Established a TEHL model incorporating elastic deformation of MCCA interfaces.
  • Utilized homogenization theory for numerical simulations of MCCA contact and sliding friction.
  • Developed and solved a time-dependent micro-elastohydrodynamic IEL model using multi-level mesh refinement.
  • Employed Univariate Sensitivity Analysis (USA) and Multivariate Linear Regression (MLR) for parameter optimization.

Main Results:

  • MET parameters, including area ratio and depth-to-diameter ratio, significantly affect IEL.
  • Autocorrelation length and MCCA amplitude influence IEL performance.
  • MLR identified optimal MET parameters, achieving a 13.7% friction reduction compared to untextured surfaces.
  • MLR-optimized configuration showed a 4.58% improvement over USA-optimized results.

Conclusions:

  • The developed TEHL model effectively predicts ASLBC enhancement through MET.
  • Multivariate Linear Regression (MLR) offers superior parameter optimization and captures parameter coupling effects compared to Univariate Sensitivity Analysis (USA).
  • Optimized micro-textures, particularly Transverse Slit MET, significantly improve gear lubrication and reduce friction.