Hydrodynamic Lubrication with Magnetorheological Fluids
G.H.G. van der Meer (TU Delft - Mechatronic Systems Design)
R.A.J. van Ostayen – Promotor (TU Delft - Mechatronic Systems Design)
J.L. Herder – Promotor (TU Delft - Mechatronic Systems Design)
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Abstract
The research presented in this dissertation shows experimentally and numerically how magnetorheological fluids could be used as lubricant in hydrodynamic journal bearings to improve film thickness at low shaft speeds, and friction at high shaft speeds.