On the thermal elastohydrodynamic lubrication of tilting roller pairs

In order to investigate thermal effect of tilting roller pairs, a numerical solution for TEHL of tilting roller pairs has been presented. Variations in the lubricating performance with tilting angle have been investigated. Comparison between thermal and isothermal solutions has been made. Effects of the end profile radius, the velocity, and the maximum Hertzian pressure have been discussed. Profile modification of the roller generatrix has been assumed. Results show that all of the highest temperature, the maximum pressure, and the minimum film thickness occur at the load-carrying end. Larger tilting angle results in more evident thermal effect.