Investigation on the performances of thrust ball bearing with a novel oil self-transportation biomimetic composite guiding surface
Improving the lubrication condition of oil-starved rolling bearings is a proven method to improve their reliability and service life. In this study, a composite surface texture was designed inspired by the microscopic structure of cactus spine, pitcher plant and blood clam. Superhydrophobic surface...
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| author | Can Wu Chen Zheng Paul D. Teal Yuan Han Jing Xu Xinglin Li |
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| description | Improving the lubrication condition of oil-starved rolling bearings is a proven method to improve their reliability and service life. In this study, a composite surface texture was designed inspired by the microscopic structure of cactus spine, pitcher plant and blood clam. Superhydrophobic surface coating technology was also employed. An oil self-transportation biomimetic composite surface was developed on the guiding surface of a thrust ball bearing. Experimental results show that the biomimetic composite surface effectively drives oil for high-speed directional transport. The biomimetic composite guiding surface bearing demonstrated excellent best vibration and friction torque performance. Compared to conventional bearing, it has an overall vibration performance improvement of 37.4 %, as well as a significant reduction in friction torque of 43.3 % and wear of 72.2 %. We conclude that oil self-transportation biomimetic composite surfaces on rolling bearings can significantly improve the lubrication condition. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f3a616a39756405f88abf65a0fb376492025-01-09T06:13:25ZengElsevierAlexandria Engineering Journal1110-01682025-01-01110579594Investigation on the performances of thrust ball bearing with a novel oil self-transportation biomimetic composite guiding surfaceCan Wu0Chen Zheng1Paul D. Teal2Yuan Han3Jing Xu4Xinglin Li5School of Mechanical Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Corresponding author.School of Mechanical Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaSchool of Engineering and Computer Science, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New ZealandSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaHangzhou Bearing Test & Research Center, Hangzhou, ChinaImproving the lubrication condition of oil-starved rolling bearings is a proven method to improve their reliability and service life. In this study, a composite surface texture was designed inspired by the microscopic structure of cactus spine, pitcher plant and blood clam. Superhydrophobic surface coating technology was also employed. An oil self-transportation biomimetic composite surface was developed on the guiding surface of a thrust ball bearing. Experimental results show that the biomimetic composite surface effectively drives oil for high-speed directional transport. The biomimetic composite guiding surface bearing demonstrated excellent best vibration and friction torque performance. Compared to conventional bearing, it has an overall vibration performance improvement of 37.4 %, as well as a significant reduction in friction torque of 43.3 % and wear of 72.2 %. We conclude that oil self-transportation biomimetic composite surfaces on rolling bearings can significantly improve the lubrication condition.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110016824012079Rolling bearingOil self-transportationWedge-shaped gradient surfaceVibration and friction torque performance |
| spellingShingle | Can Wu Chen Zheng Paul D. Teal Yuan Han Jing Xu Xinglin Li Investigation on the performances of thrust ball bearing with a novel oil self-transportation biomimetic composite guiding surface Alexandria Engineering Journal Rolling bearing Oil self-transportation Wedge-shaped gradient surface Vibration and friction torque performance |
| title | Investigation on the performances of thrust ball bearing with a novel oil self-transportation biomimetic composite guiding surface |
| title_full | Investigation on the performances of thrust ball bearing with a novel oil self-transportation biomimetic composite guiding surface |
| title_fullStr | Investigation on the performances of thrust ball bearing with a novel oil self-transportation biomimetic composite guiding surface |
| title_full_unstemmed | Investigation on the performances of thrust ball bearing with a novel oil self-transportation biomimetic composite guiding surface |
| title_short | Investigation on the performances of thrust ball bearing with a novel oil self-transportation biomimetic composite guiding surface |
| title_sort | investigation on the performances of thrust ball bearing with a novel oil self transportation biomimetic composite guiding surface |
| topic | Rolling bearing Oil self-transportation Wedge-shaped gradient surface Vibration and friction torque performance |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110016824012079 |
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