Tribological Study in Hydraulic Systems
A special issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 17 July 2026 | Viewed by 25
Special Issue Editor
Interests: hydraulic systems; tribology; lubrication; valve plate pair; hydraulic motor; running-in; surface texture; fault diagnosis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The relentless pursuit of higher efficiency, greater reliability, and longer service life in hydraulic systems presents a continuous challenge for tribology engineers. These systems, which are the lifeblood of industries from mobile machinery to aerospace, operate under extreme pressures and wide temperature ranges. The tribological performance of critical components—such as pumps, motors, and valves—directly dictates the overall system's efficacy and durability. Challenges like minimizing internal leakage, controlling friction, and preventing wear and surface degradation are paramount.
This Special Issue, "Tribological Study in Hydraulic Systems," aims to present the latest research breakthroughs addressing these challenges. We invite contributions that explore novel materials, advanced surface engineering, lubricant formulation and rheology, and the complex interactions within tribological contacts under transient conditions. A deep physical understanding of phenomena like cavitation, erosion, and mixed lubrication is essential. Both high-quality experimental studies and theoretical or numerical modeling approaches are welcome to share insights that push the boundaries of hydraulic system performance.
Dr. Shiqi Xia
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- hydraulic systems
- tribology
- wear
- lubricants
- friction
- surface engineering
- mixed lubrication
- erosion
- hydraulic pumps
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