Non-Newtonian Micropolar Fluid Squeeze Film Between Conical Plates

Jaw-Ren Lin, Chia-Chuan Kuo, Won-Hsion Liao, Ching-Been Yang
2012 Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung A-A Journal of Physical Sciences  
By applying the micropolar fluid model of Eringen (J. Math. Mech. 16, 1 (1966) and Int. J. Mech. Sci. 31, 605 (1993)), the squeeze film lubrication problems between conical plates are extended in the present paper. A non-Newtonian modified Reynolds equation is derived and applied to obtain the solution of squeeze film characteristics. Comparing with the traditional Newtonian case, the non-Newtonian effects of micropolar fluids are found to enhance the load capacity and lengthen the approaching
more » ... ime of conical plates. Some numerical results are also provided in tables for engineer applications
doi:10.5560/zna.2012-0036 fatcat:oviyowo7xvbojkuigutcymjseu