Symmetry reduction of reynolds equation and applications to film lubrication

M. L. Abell, W. F. Ames

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Abstract

A symmetry reduction using a one-parameter spiral group is performed on a Reynolds equation in order to analyze this equation arising in the study of film lubrication. Approximate solutions are found for the time-independent case—both numerically and by the method of perturbation. Solutions to the time-dependent equation are found by using the invariance in the time and angular variables only. These solutions, called semi-invariant solutions, are determined through separation of variables.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)206-210
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Applied Mechanics, Transactions ASME
Volume59
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1992

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