Advances in Hydrodynamic Friction in Combustion Engines
A special issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 November 2025 | Viewed by 2170
Special Issue Editors
Interests: design; lubricants; alternative fuels; tribology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
An important feature in the reduction in friction and power loss of combustion engines is the development of hydrodynamic lubrication. Viscosity of the lubricant, speed, load, geometry, and roughness of the surfaces affects the development of hydrodynamic lubrication in engines. This Special Issue, entitled "Advances in Hydrodynamic Friction in Combustion Engines," focuses on employing theoretical and experimental methods in order to reveal the relationship between various oil lubrication parameters and the performance of combustion engine systems.
This Special Issue encompasses both numerical and experimental studies, aiming to provide a comprehensive exploration of the subject matter. Researchers and engineers from diverse backgrounds have contributed their expertise to this Special Issue, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in interfacing mechanics, friction-induced lubrication, tribodynamics, and mechanical system dynamics, among others.
This Special Issue explores the role of lubrication, including fluid and solid lubrication, in mitigating friction in engines. Lubricants play a crucial role in reducing friction and wear, thereby minimizing the occurrence of vibration-induced failure and vibration noise. This Special Issue aims to optimize lubrication strategies in order to enhance the performance and longevity of mechanical combustion engines.
In summary, this Special Issue, entitled "Advances in hydrodynamic friction in combustion engines", offers a comprehensive exploration of the field of interfacial science. It addresses various aspects, including interfacing mechanics, friction-inspired design of engines, tribodynamics, and more. It is anticipated that this Special Issue will provide valuable insights for researchers and engineers in related fields.
Dr. Sunny Narayan
Dr. Brahim Menacer
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- friction
- lubrication
- tribology
- combustion engines
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