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Abstract
The research presented in this dissertation shows experimentally and numerically how magnetorheological fluids could be used as lubricant in hydrodynamic journal bearings to improve film thickness at low shaft speeds, and friction at high shaft speeds.
| Original language | English |
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| Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Print ISBNs | 978-94-6384-888-6 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2026 |
Keywords
- magnetorheological fluid
- lubrication
- hydrodynamic journal bearing
- Reynolds equation
- shear-thinning
- abrasive wear
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Dive into the research topics of 'Hydrodynamic Lubrication with Magnetorheological Fluids'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.Research output
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Wear tests of hydrodynamic journal bearings lubricated with magnetorheological fluid
Wodtke, M., Litwin, W., van der Meer, G. & van Ostayen, R., 2026, In: Wear. 584-585, 15 p., 206404.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Efficient solution method for the Reynolds equation with Herschel–Bulkley fluids
van der Meer, G. H. G. & van Ostayen, R. A. J., 2025, In: Tribology International. 204, 10 p., 110460.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Investigating Film Thickness and Friction of an MR-Lubricated Journal Bearing
van der Meer, G. H. G. & van Ostayen, R. A. J., 2025, In: Lubricants. 13, 4, 22 p., 171.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Data underlying the PhD dissertation: Hydrodynamic Lubrication with Magnetorheological Fluids
van der Meer, G. H. G. (Creator) & van Ostayen, R. A. J. (Creator), TU Delft - 4TU.ResearchData, 1 Aug 2025
DOI: 10.4121/bd3ec426-0915-4688-8dd6-9374058ba580
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