Modelling self-healing magnetic textures in hydrodynamic bearings

Hydrodynamic bearings can be used to minimise friction, and their load capacity can be improved by texturing the bearing surfaces. However, due to mechanical contact between the surfaces during start and stop, these textures are susceptible to wear. Previously, a new method of creating textures using magnetorheological fluids as lubricant was...

Magnetic fluid bearings & seals: Methods, design & application

The bearing and the seal are two commonly used tribological components since nearly all moving machinery relies on them for proper operation. Even a small improvement in these components can have a big impact on both the market and the environment. The two main problems of these components are wear and friction. In addition, seals suffer from...