The effect of the electric double layer on a very thin water lubricating film
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| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 197-203 |
| Journal / Publication | Tribology Letters |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2003 |
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Abstract
This paper discusses the effect of the electric double layer on a very thin water lubricating film with and without consideration of the elastic deformation of the opposing surfaces. A modified Reynolds equation that considers the electric double layer is used in a numerical analysis. The effect of zeta potential on the film thickness and pressure is numerically calculated. For both hydrodynamic and elastohydrodynamic cases, the electric double layer significantly increases the lubricating film thickness. The pressure is also marginally increased, as illustrated in the hydrodynamic analysis. However, the effect on pressure is almost unnoticeable in the elastohydrodynamic analysis. Overall, the electric-double-layer effect is only significant for a water-film thickness of less than approximately 100 nanometers. © 2003 Plenum Publishing Corporation.
Research Area(s)
- Elastohydrodynamic lubrication, Electric double layer, Thin water film lubrication
Citation Format(s)
The effect of the electric double layer on a very thin water lubricating film. / Wong, P. L.; Huang, P.; Meng, Y.
In: Tribology Letters, Vol. 14, No. 3, 2003, p. 197-203.
In: Tribology Letters, Vol. 14, No. 3, 2003, p. 197-203.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
