Hydrodynamic Lubrication of Non-Newtonian Fluids

Hydrodynamic Lubrication of Non-Newtonian Fluids covers basic theory, lubrication failure and numerical methods and procedures. The title offers a feasible method for solving the hydrodynamic lubrication problem for non-Newtonian fluids. Whereas hydrodynamic lubrication in Newtonian fluids can be solved using the existing Reynolds equation, hydrodynamic lubrication in non-Newtonian fluid is much more difficult to solve because the non-Newtonian constitutive equation is nonlinear. Engineers and technicians working on non-Newtonian fluid lubrication calculation and analysis will find this to be an invaluable reference on the latest thinking on hydrodynamic lubrication. This book presents a unified solution to hydrodynamic lubrication in non-Newtonian fluids, proposing a flow separation method. In addition, the title gives methods and insights into viscosity in non-Newtonian fluids, the lubrication failure mechanism and fluid lubrication mechanism carrying capacity. - Offers a solution to hydrodynamic lubrication in non-Newtonian fluids - Covers a new separation method and sets up an integral differential equation towards a unified method - Provides insights into the viscosity of non-Newtonian fluids, putting forward incremental and full viscosity as important concepts - Analyzes the lubrication failure mechanism and fluid lubrication mechanism carrying capacity - Presents researchers with a way of calculating and analyzing fluid dynamic pressure lubrication, flap lubrication and hot-bounce lubrication of common non-Newtonian fluids

Huang Ping is a Professor at the South China University of Technology. He has been awarded for his research and teaching. His work focusses on tribology and he has written several books on the topic in both Chinese and English.