Insight into the wear properties of fiber fabric surface-enhanced composite under water lubrication

• Published in: Tribology international Vol. 187; p. 108714
• Main Authors: Chen, Jiazhen, Liang, Xingxin, Guo, Zhiwei, Li, Xuefei, Yuan, Chengqing
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.09.2023
• Subjects: Polymer fiber reinforcement; Polyurethane; Tribological performance; Water-lubricated bearing; Water-lubricated bearing; Polymer fiber reinforcement; Tribological performance; Polyurethane

Water-lubricated bearings are subject to abrasive wear, leading to performance degradation. Herein, the use of PTFE and UHMWPE fibers was investigated to improve surface tensile strength and explore wear mechanisms. Through finite element analysis and friction and wear experiments, it is hereby demo...