Particle augmented mixed lubrication (PAML)

Particle-augmented mixed lubrication (PAML) is a tribological regime where the load on a sliding surface is supported by the surface asperities, fluid, and small particles within the interface.

PFTL Researcher(s): Jeremiah Mpagazehe

Method(s) employed: Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), particle dynamics, nano-characterization, contact mechanics, wear

Sponsor(s): NSF CAREER Program

Reference(s):  Terrell, E. and Higgs III, C.F., "A Particle-Augmented Mixed Lubrication Modeling Approach to Predicting Chemical Mechanical Polishing," ASME Journal of Tribology, Accepted for Publication, 2008.