Modeling and Simulation of Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication
A special issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 September 2026 | Viewed by 82
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue on the Modeling and Simulation of Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication (EHL) aims to highlight recent advances in the theoretical and computational treatment of EHL phenomena, which are critical to understanding and optimizing the performance of machine elements operating under high-pressure, thin-film lubrication conditions. This Issue brings together contributions employing a broad spectrum of numerical approaches, including (but not limited to) the following: finite differences (FDs), finite elements (FEs), computational fluid dynamics (CFDs), and fluid–structure interaction (FSI) methods. Analytical and semi-analytical models, as well as emerging techniques based on artificial intelligence (AI), are also welcomed.
Emphasis is placed on novel modeling strategies that capture complex real-world effects (e.g., surface roughness, thermal interactions, non-Newtonian rheology, coating layers, slippage at the fluid–solid interface, etc.), or improve the computational efficiency of existing techniques. In addition, studies focusing on specific applications (e.g., gears, rolling element bearings, multi-body dynamic systems, etc.) are welcomed, especially those integrating EHL models into system-level simulations. By showcasing innovative developments and interdisciplinary approaches, this Issue seeks to advance the understanding of EHL and support the design of more reliable and efficient tribological systems.
Dr. Wassim Habchi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- elastohydrodynamic lubrication
- numerical simulations, analytical/semi-analytical modeling
- artifical intelligence
- computational efficiency
- system-level simulations
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