The influence of viscosity on the friction in lubricated DLC contacts at various sliding velocities

Tribology International

Volumn 42, Issue 11-12, 2009, Pages 1752-1757

  Velkavrh, I ^a   Kalin, M ^a   Vizintin J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA   (Slovenia)

Author keywords

Diamond like carbon (DLC); Lubrication; Oil; PAO; Velocity; Viscosity

Indexed keywords

ADSORPTION PROPERTIES; BASE OIL; DIAMOND-LIKE CARBON; DRY CONDITION; FILM LAYERS; FRICTION BEHAVIOUR; HIGH VELOCITY; LOW VELOCITIES; LUBRICATION OIL; POLYALPHAOLEFINS; SLIDING VELOCITIES; SOLID-SOLID; STEEL SURFACE; VELOCITY VISCOSITY; VISCOSITY GRADES;

ADSORPTION; DIAMONDS; FRICTION; PROTECTIVE COATINGS; TRIBOLOGY; VELOCITY;

VISCOSITY;

EID: 71549155685     PISSN: 0301679X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.triboint.2009.04.022     Document Type: Article

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