Flow-resistance analysis of nano-confined fluids inspired from liquid nano-lubrication:A review

How to reduce flow resistance of nano-confined fluids to achieve a high flux is a new challenge for modern chemical engineering applications, such as membrane separation and nanofluidic devices. Traditional models are inapplicable to explain the significant differences in the flow resistance of different liquid–solid systems.On the other hand, friction reduction in liquid nano-lubrication has received considerable attention during the past decades. Both fields are exposed to a common scientific issue regarding friction reduction during liquid–solid relative motion at nanoscale. A promising approach to control the flow resistance of nano-confined fluids is to reference the factors affecting liquid nano-lubrication. In this review, two concepts of the friction coefficient derived from fluid flow and tribology were discussed to reveal their intrinsic relations. Recent progress on low or ultra-low friction coefficients in liquid nano-lubrication was summarized based on two situations. Finally, a new strategy was introduced to study the friction coefficient based on analyzing the intermolecular interactions through an atomic force microscope(AFM), which is a cutting-point to build a new model to study flowresistance at nanoscale.

The size-dependent elastohydrodynamic lubrication contact of a coated half-plane with non-Newtonian fluid

Based on the couple-stress theory,the elastohydrodynamic lubrication(EHL)contact is analyzed with a consideration of the size effect.The lubricant between the contact surface of a homogeneous coated half-plane and a rigid punch is supposed to be the non-Newtonian fluid.The density and viscosity of the lubricant are dependent on fluid pressure.Distributions of film thickness,in-plane stress,and fluid pressure are calculated by solving the nonlinear fluid-solid coupled equations with an iterative method.The effects of the punch radius,size parameter,coating thickness,slide/roll ratio,entraining velocity,resultant normal load,and stiffness ratio on lubricant film thickness,in-plane stress,and fluid pressure are investigated.The results demonstrate that fluid pressure and film thickness are obviously dependent on the size parameter,stiffness ratio,and coating thickness.

A novel polyionic liquid with lubricity and viscosity-increasing dual functionalities as the additive in aqueous lubrication system

The polyionic liquid poly-PEGMA-r-METAC(PPM)with quaternary ammonium has been synthesized and evaluated as additive in aqueous lubricating fluids.The rheological behavior of aqueous lubricating fluids with PPM has been characterized to confirm PPM’s function as a viscosity modifier.The tribological behavior of aqueous lubricating fluids with PPM has been investigated on SRV-V and MTM testing machines.It was found that PPM has excellent viscosity-increasing,lubricating,and anti-wear properties as an additive for aqueous,which can be attributed to the ability of PPM to form the protective film and boundary tribofilm generated from complex tribochemical reaction on rubbing surface.The obtained PPM with dual functions of anti-corrosion additives and viscosity index improver can play an important role in diverse lubrication regimes.

Stable graphene oxide-based lyotropic liquid crystals for interfacial lubrication

Lyotropic liquid crystals have lubricating properties due to their ordered assembly and fluidity,whose mesogens are often characterized by amphiphilic properties.Despite the attention that graphene oxide(GO)has been studied as a novel amphiphilic lyotropic mesogen this decade,and GO applied as a lubrication additive has been demonstrated in both oil and water-based systems,little research reveals the interfacial lubrication of GO liquid crystals yet.This work reports that GO aqueous dispersion can form lyotropic liquid crystals above a specific critical concentration of 5.00 mg/mL,providing a form of stable water-based lubricant,which can keep stable for several months and can reduce friction by 37.3%and wear by 25.24%.The liquid crystal phase was verified by polarizing microscope and synchrotron radiation small-angle X-ray scattering,and its rheological properties and viscoelasticity were studied by interfacial rheometer.The formation of lyotropic liquid crystals can enhance the stability of GO aqueous dispersions at high density,simultaneously ensuring friction decrease and anti-wear effect.It is attributed to the stable nematic network by the ordered GO sheets.The ordered assembly structure bears vertical shear force,therefore,reducing the wear.It is also assumed that the wide lateral size of graphene oxide promotes the nematic phase thus smoothes the graphene oxide film composed spontaneously under the coincidence of lamellar liquid crystal and 2D layered material.Through this work,the interlayer lubrication of GO was optimized,and the problem of GO dispersion sedimentation was solved by self-assembly.The range of interfacial lubrication of GO aqueous dispersion has been expanded and the synergistic effect is conducive to the environmentally friendly lubricants.

Preparation of nano-copper as lubrication oil additive

Nano-copper used as lubrication oil additive has good tribological property and active self-repairing effect for friction pairs. The reduction in liquid phase for preparing nano-additive is one of the most common method. Nano-copper was prepared by reduction in liquid phase. The different project and routine practice for preparing nano-copper were researched. The dispersion problem of nano-copper was investigated by surface treatment and high dispersion. The particles dimension, the dispersion stability and the purity of nano-copper were characterized by TEM and XRD. The conclusion indicates that the methods of the preparation and dispersion can obtain 20nm copper additive with good dispersion property in lubrication oil.

STUDY ON THE LUBRICATION FACTOR OF INVOLUTE SPUR GEARS

Based on a lot of numerical solutions to the problems of the thermalnon-Newtonian elastohydrodynamic lubrication and some fatigue tests with rollers, the lubricationfactor of involute spur gears (called gear for short) is investigated. The results suggest that gearlubrication effects bear close relations to a dimensionless parameter D which is syntheticallydetermined by gearing rotational speed, load, material, dimension and lubricant viscosity. When D<=8, the gear fatigue life increases as the lubricant viscosity is increased; When D>8, however, thelife decreases with the viscosity addition, which is in marked contrast to the lubrication factorZ_L recommended by the International Standard for Computing Cylindrical Gear Strength. At the end, aset of formulae for calculating gear lubrication factors suitable for different working conditionsare advanced.

Alkylation of naphthalene with n-butene catalyzed by liquid coordination complexes and its lubricating properties

With the development of coal chemical industry,large amounts of naphthalene and n-butene are produced,and converting them into high value-added products through alkylation has gained particular importance and interest.In this work,liquid coordination complexes(LCCs)were used as acid catalysts for the first time in the naphthalene alkylation reaction under mild conditions to obtain multibutylnaphthalenes with high yield.Various reaction conditions were thoroughly investigated.The LCC consisting of urea and AlCl_(3) showed excellent catalytic performance under optimal reaction conditions,giving 100%conversion of naphthalene and 99.66%selectivity towards multi-butylnaphthalenes.Combining the catalyst properties and catalytic results,a plausible reaction mechanism was proposed.The lubricating properties of the synthesized products were investigated for their potential application as lubricating base oils.The synthesized multi-butylnaphthalenes showed comparable physicochemical properties and tribological performances as the commercial cycloalkyl base oil.

Analysis of one-dimensional consolidation of soft soils with non-Darcian flow caused by non-Newtonian liquid

Based on non-Darcian flow caused by non-Newtonian liquid, the theory of one-dimensional (1D) consolidation was modified to consider variation in the total vertical stress with depth and time. The finite difference method (FDM) was adopted to obtain numerical solutions for excess pore water pressure and average degree of consolidation. When non-Darcian flow is degenerated into Darcian flow, a comparison between numerical solutions and analytical solutions was made to verify reliability of finite difference solutions. Finally, taking into account the ramp time-dependent loading, consolidation behaviors with non-Darcian flow under various parameters were analyzed. Thus, a comprehensive analysis of 1D consolidation combined with non-Darcian flow caused by non-Newtonian liquid was conducted in this paper.

Spray Atomization and Structure of Supersonic Liquid Jet with Various Viscosities of Non-Newtonian Fluids

These experimental investigations are designed to study shock wave characteristics and spray structure. Supersonic liq- uid jets injected into ambient fields are empirically studied using projectile impacts in a two-stage light gas gun. This study looks primarily at the design of the nozzle assembly, the tip velocity of the high speed jet, the structure of the spray jet and the shock wave generation process. The supersonic liquid jets were visualized using an ultra high-speed camera and the schlieren system for visualization to quantitatively analyze the shock wave angle. The experimental re- sults with straight cone nozzle types and various non-Newtonian fluid viscosities are presented in this paper. The effects of nozzle geometry on the jet behavior are described. The characteristics of the shock wave generation and spray jet structure were found to be significantly related to the nozzle geometry. The expansion gases accelerated the projectile, which had a mass of 6 grams, from 250 m/s. As a result, it was found that the maximum jet velocity appeared in the liquid jet with high viscosity properties. Supersonic liquid jets, which occurred at the leading edge the shock waves and the compression waves in front of the jets, were observed. Also, the shock waves significantly affected the atomization process for each spray droplet.

Pressure Drop of Non-Newtonian Liquid Flow Through Elbows

Experimental data on the pressure drop across different types of elbow for non-Newtonian pseudoplastic liquid flow in laminar condition have been presented. A generalized correlation has been developed for predicting the frictional pressure drop across the elbows in the horizontal plane.

A new general rheological model for rheological lubrication

Limitation and deficiency of main thcoogical models at present are descrital and analyzed, and seteralgeneral rheological models are discussed and compared with each other, and basic demands for a general model aresummarized. The constitutive eqUation is proposetl for a new general theobocal model. The general medel feaaressimple structure and wide coverage, and can take the Place of many edsting thcofogical ed. The whel has suc-cessfully been used for Elastohydrodynamic lubrication calculation.

Numerical simulation of gas–liquid flow in the bubble column using Wray–Agarwal turbulence model coupled with population balance model

In this paper,an improved computational fluid dynamic(CFD)model for gas-liquid flow in bubble column was developed using the one-equation Wary-Agarwal(WA)turbulence model coupled with the population balance model(PBM).Through 18 orthogonal test cases,the optimal combination of interfacial force models,including drag force,lift force,turbulent dispersion force.The modified wall lubrication force model was proposed to improve the predictive ability for hydrodynamic behavior near the wall of the bubble column.The values simulated by optimized CFD model were in agreement with experimental data,and the errors were within±20%.In addition,the axial velocity,turbulent kinetic energy,bubble size distribution,and the dynamic characteristic of bubble plume were analyzed at different superficial gas velocities.This research work could provide a theoretical basis for the extension of the CFD-PBM coupled model to other multiphase reactors..

A Modified Methodology to Evaluate Viscosity of Non-Newtonian Liquid Foods with a Flow Channel Instrument

Through experimental analysis of the liquid flows in a flow channel instrument, prompt evaluation of the physically defined viscosity of non-Newtonian liquid foods was investigated for development into a structurally simple and easy-to-use viscometer. For Newtonian and non-Newtonian test liquids, a relation between the friction coefficient and Reynolds number, which was dimensionless as derived from an expression of analysis as a gravity current, indicated a condition under which the flow in the instrument was laminar and under which an average shear rate was on the order of less than 1 s~. Prediction organized based on this empirical relation reproduced practically the flow curve determined for the liquid foods using a rotor type viscometer. Utilization of the channel instrument as a viscometer was formulated in terms of physical meanings of measurements such as the flow length and elapsed time.

Tribological Properties of Functionalized Ionic Liquids Containing Ester-group as Lubricants for Steel-Steel System

A series of functionalized ionic liquids （ILs） containing ester-group were synthesized and their tribological prop- erties as lubricants for steel-steel contact were studied and compared with a non-functionalized ionic liquid and perfluo- ropolyethers （PFPE）. The morphology and chemical composition of the worn scars were analyzed by scanning electron mi- croscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, respectively, and the possible lubrication mechanism of ILs was discussed. As a result, all ILs demonstrated a better lubricity and a much higher load-carrying capacity than PFPE used as lubricants for the steel-steel tribomates system. The functionalized ILs with ester-group showed slightly worse friction reducing abil- ity than their nonfunctionalized counterparts at relatively lower loads owing to their higher viscosity, but then exhibited better antiwear ability because the ester group they contained had not only physical but also strong chemical reactions with the freshly exposed steel surface and formed chemical adsorption boundary films on the worn surface during friction pro- cess. Under high loads, some triboehemical reactions took place between the active elements, such as fluorine which were released from the ILs, and fresh metal surfaces of rubbing pairs to form the admixture reaction films, which were mainly composed of ferric fluoride mixed with ferric oxide, leading to lower friction coefficients and good wear resistance.

Alkyl-tetralin base oils synthesized from coal-based chemicals and evaluation of their lubricating properties

Naphthenic base oil is an important lubricating base oil and very scarce in the global petroleum resources.Herein,a series of alkylated tetralin fluids similar to naphthenic base oils were produced by the alkylation of tetralin and a-olefins(n-hexene,n-octene,n-decene)with ionic liquid Et_3NHCl/AlCl_(3)as the catalyst,where the applied raw materials are totally derived from the coal chemical industry.The product composition could be controlled by adjusting the feeding ratio of tetralin and olefin.The synthetic fluids were evaluated as lubricating base oils to reveal the structure-property correlations.Their principal physicochemical and tribological properties depend on the chain-length of a-olefins and the number of alkyl groups onto the aromatic rings.Bis-(octyl-or decyl-)alkyl tetralin exhibited good properties in terms of viscosity,thermo-oxidation stability and pour point,as well as friction-reducing and anti-wear performance,showing great potential for producing naphthenic base synthetic oils from coal-based chemicals.

混合润滑状态下非高斯表面法向接触刚度研究

为了揭示混合润滑状态下表面形貌特征对接触特性的影响,针对微凸体高度非高斯分布粗糙表面在法向静载荷作用下的固-液接触问题展开研究。固-液接触结合面包括微凸体的固体接触和润滑介质的流体接触。对于固体接触部分,基于弹塑性固体力学对非高斯等效粗糙表面接触展开接触特性分析,建立了考虑微凸体弹塑性变形的非高斯粗糙表面法向接触刚度计算模型;对于流体接触部分,提出了一种考虑微凸体峰度/偏度分布影响的密闭油坑接触模型。通过仿真分析,揭示了法向压力、非高斯表面粗糙度参数及润滑油黏度系数对混合润滑固-液结合面法向接触刚度的影响规律,并对比分析了无润滑介质的固-固结合面和存在润滑介质时的固-液结合面法向接触刚度。研究表明:固-液和固-固结合面法向接触刚度均随着法向载荷的增大呈非线性增大,且固-液结合面相对固-固结合面的接触刚度略大;润滑介质黏度越大,接触刚度越大;非高斯分布的峰度和偏度对混合润滑结合面接触刚度具有显著影响,相对于零偏度分布的高斯分布表面,呈负偏度分布的非高斯表面通常具有较大的接触刚度;在轻载时,峰度对接触刚度的影响不容忽视。因此,通过改变接触表面峰度/偏度、增大法向载荷、提高润滑介质黏度,可有效改善混合润滑状态固-液结合面法向接触刚度。

离子液体对WS_(2)纳米润滑油摩擦学性能的影响

纳米二硫化钨的润滑性能优异,但由于其在润滑油中易团聚沉降,影响了其在润滑油中抗磨减摩性能的发挥。为改善纳米WS_(2)的抗磨减摩性能,将一种磷酸盐离子液体添加到WS_(2)纳米润滑油中,通过四球摩擦试验机对其摩擦学性能进行测试,采用XPS、EDS和电子显微镜等表征方法对钢球磨损表面进行表征。结果表明:虽然添加离子液体后纳米润滑油的摩擦因数略微上升,但相对基础油,离子液体仍可使其摩擦因数最大降低28%,同时能显著地减小磨斑直径,最大降幅达到了44%。离子液体在摩擦过程中与WS_(2)反应生成PW,该物质作为催化剂加速了摩擦过程中的氧化反应,生成的化合物作为化学摩擦膜减少磨损,提升润滑油抗磨减摩性能。

喷嘴位置对轴承腔内油气润滑两相流的影响

基于气液两相流理论,采用多重坐标系法构建角接触球轴承数值计算模型,分析不同喷嘴位置和转速下轴承腔内油相体积分数、保持架表面及轴承内外圈的油气分布特性。结果表明:在轴承低转速下,正面供油时轴承腔内油相体积分数及其周向分布的波动大于背面供油;正面供油时保持架下表面会产生润滑油的积聚,造成润滑油无法及时通过出口排出,而背面供油时润滑油在保持架表面的油相分布更均匀;正面供油时内圈左面油相体积分数较高,外圈油相分布变化较大,而背面供油时内圈右面、中间面及外圈中间面油相体积分数较高。不同转速下喷嘴位置对腔内油相分布的影响也不同,低转速下正面供油时腔内油相体积分数更高,高转速下喷嘴位置对轴承腔内油相分布的影响较小,润滑油在轴承腔内分布较为均匀,保持架下侧未见明显的润滑油积聚。

润滑油储罐油气分离技术与应用

苏里格天然气处理厂天然气压缩机废润滑油储罐呼吸阀挥发气携油问题严重,通过对携液问题的现场研究,提出了安装于呼吸阀前新型油气分离装置。通过现场试验表明:(1)通过加长直管段增大携液气流行程,达到降温、凝结的作用;(2)通过增加吸油滤芯和集油槽,达到过滤油滴、回收润滑油的作用;(3)杜绝了润滑油喷出现象。

不同黏度合成油下CrN/TiN多层薄膜的摩擦学特性研究

目的探究在不同黏度合成酯润滑油的作用下,CrN/TiN多层薄膜的摩擦学性能及协同润滑机制。方法选用聚α烯烃(PAO)与三羟甲基丙烷辛癸酸酯(TME)复配,得到不同黏度梯度的合成油。利用全自动黏度测定仪、倾点测试仪、开口闪点测定器和傅里叶变换红外光谱仪(FTIR)分别对合成油的运动黏度(40、100℃)、倾点、闪点和表面官能团进行表征。利用反应磁控溅射技术在316不锈钢和单晶硅片基底表面制备CrN/TiN多层薄膜。采用X射线衍射仪和FIB-TEM表征手段对薄膜的微观结构进行分析,并用纳米压痕仪和划痕仪测试了薄膜的力学性能。利用球-盘式摩擦试验机表征薄膜在干摩擦和油润滑条件下的摩擦学性能,利用XPS对摩擦实验后的磨痕元素价态进行表征。结果CrN/TiN薄膜具有典型的面心立方结构(FCC)、异质多层结构,且其硬度可达32.2 GPa。在干摩擦条件下,与裸316基体相比,经表面镀制CrN/TiN薄膜后平均摩擦因数由0.95降至0.71,磨损深度由25.0μm降至16.8μm。在合成油作用下,316不锈钢-GCr15钢球(钢-钢摩擦副)、CrN/TiN多层薄膜-GCr15钢球(CrN/TiN多层薄膜-钢摩擦副)2种摩擦配副的摩擦因数和磨损率随着合成油黏度的增加均呈现降低趋势,且在同一黏度条件下薄膜试样的磨损率更低。结论CrN/TiN多层薄膜在PAO与TME复配获得的一系列不同黏度合成油的作用下,随着合成油黏度的增加,薄膜的磨损率和磨损深度逐渐下降,其减摩抗磨性能得到显著提升。通过磨痕表面的XPS分析可知,合成油中极性的酯基吸附在滑动界面,增强了油膜的承载性能,从而减缓了对偶间的摩擦阻力。