Publication in the Journal of Tribology

2022/06/15 by

We are pleased to announce that your paper “Static force characteristics of annular gaps – Experimental and simulation results” has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Tribology.

In the paper, Maximilian Kuhr, Dr. Sebastian Lang and Peter Pelz discuss the static properties of annular gaps. Instead of modelling the inertia effects using the bulk-flow approach, the presented model uses an integro-differential approach with power law ansatz functions for the velocity profiles and a Hirs' model to calculate the resulting pressure field. For an experimental validation of the model, a test rig is presented using magnetic bearings to inherently measure the position as well as the induced forces.