Sliding Velocity (m/sec) Fig. 5 Sliding velocity versus traction force Conclusions

approximate solution to the problem of thermal elastohydrodynamic lubrication of sliding contacts has been obtained. An equation for the mid-film temperature which is a function of viscosity, fluid conductivity, sliding velocity, and temperature viscosity exponent is obtained. The shear stress on the disk surface over the contact region is also obtained. The following conclusions were drawn