Thermodynamics of Bearings Under Extreme Conditions
A special issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 17
Special Issue Editors
Interests: condition monitoring and performance evaluation of bearings; optical fiber sensing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue takes bearing as the core research focus and delves deeply into the three key dimensions of thermal properties, lubrication, and extreme working conditions. The thermal performance of bearings is the core influencing factor for their operational stability and service life. This Special Issue will analyze the mechanisms of temperature rise, the optimization of heat-dissipation paths, and the degradation laws of performance in high-temperature environments. Lubrication, as a key factor in reducing friction and wear in bearings, encompasses the selection of lubricating media, innovation in lubrication methods, and the failure mechanisms of oil films under complex working conditions. For extreme working conditions (such as heavy loads, low temperatures, dust/corrosive environments), the special issue further explores the heat-lubrication coordinated control strategy, shares the engineering practice results of bearing structure design, material matching, and maintenance plans, and provides professional technical references for the reliable application of bearings in harsh scenarios.
Dr. Yanfang Dong
Dr. Kai Zheng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bearing
- thermal properties
- lubrication
- bearing air curtain effect detection test
- extreme working conditions
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