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Tribology & Biomaterials

Lubrication Simulations and Textured Surface Design

Surface textures can increase the lubricant film pressure and lubricant film thickness to reduce surface contact between bearing surfaces. We are solving fluid dynamics equations to find the optimum texture design parameters that will maximize the lubricant film thickness of bearing surfaces under different loads and operating conditions. This allows us to customize bearing surfaces for specific applications by designing the texture patterns.