A note on the squeeze film lubrication with non-Newtonian fluid (Q1117762)

A systematic analytical study of squeeze film lubrication between two approaching parallel surfaces is presented by considering second order fluid as lubricant. The closed form expressions for the average pressure distribution, load carrying capacity and time of approach have been obtained. The pressure and load capacity are found to increase significantly as compared to the Newtonian case. The time-height relation indicates that the time of approach for second order fluid is delayed considerably in comparison with the Newtonian fluid of the same viscosity.