OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part J-Journal is 4. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Duncan Dowson: Pioneer of elastohydrodynamic lubrication of gears	51
A numerical method combining finite element and neural network model to study dynamic system prediction of dry friction	28
On the tribology of complex 2D/3D composites bearing	26
In Memoriam Of Professor Duncan Dowson	24
Galling wear between ASTM 6061 aluminum and grade D2 tool steel	22
Structural selection of liquid hydrogen lubricated herringbone spiral-grooved thrust bearing considering viscous dissipative heat	20
Multi-objective optimization of surface texture shape in fluid mechanical face seals using mass-conserving cavitation boundary condition	17
Two-dimensional generalized non-Newtonian EHL lubrication: Shear rate-based solution versus shear stress-based solution	16
A statistics view of contact pressure distribution for normal contact of fractal surfaces	15
Tribological characteristics of ABS structures with different infill densities tested by pin-on-disc	15
Evaluation and prediction of frictional behavior of AA 2024 based hybrid composites using ANN model	15
A study of using back-propagation neural model in automatic lubrication installation for the feeding system of computer numerical control machine tool	15
Rolling pairs with shifting contact geometry: Design, development, and validation	15
A study on surface microgrooves in cavitation test of 6061 aluminum alloy	15
Numerical and experimental validation of tribological phenomenon in wind turbine brake pads using novel Archard's wear coefficient	14
A numerical model for predicting the wear of a piston ring/cylinder liner at the top dead center	14
Effects of a typical shear dependent viscosity on analytical elastohydrodynamic lubrication film thickness predictions: A critical issue for the classical approach	14
Inertial contributions to friction measurements in thrust bearings	13
Experimental and numerical study on cavitation under elastohydrodynamic lubrication point contact	13
A solution for mixed elastohydrodynamic lubrication modeling considering effects of solid particles and surface roughness	13
An approach to investigating rolling element bearing damage under impact loading	13
Temperature studies using positron lifetime spectroscopy of the subsurface zone in pure titanium exposed to a dry sliding test	12
Optimizing wear resistance of ZA-27 alloy through analytical modelling: A study on the effect of titanium carbide content, load, and speed	12
Investigation of the misalignment and modification for crown roller contacts under mixed lubrication	12
Opportunities and challenges in the modeling, experimental investigation, and development of foil bearings for ultra-high-speed rotating machinery	11

Applicability of Winkler and FEM models for elastohydrodynamic analysis of deformable oil and water-lubricated journal bearings	11
Optimization of tribological process parameters of titanium carbide reinforced copper matrix composites	11
Performance of hybrid thrust bearing textured surface operating with electro-rheological lubricant	11
Tribological impact and surface roughness prediction in nano-MQL assisted AA2024 machining	11
Numerical study on mixed thermal-elastohydrodynamic lubrication of grease lubricating lubricated spiral bevel gear for heavy-duty unmanned aerial vehicle	10
Prediction of mechanical efficiency of spur gear pairs based on tribo-dynamics model of multi-tooth meshing	9
Performance of textured foil journal bearing considering the influence of relative texture depth	9
Thermohydrodynamic behavior of partially coated plain journal bearings with/without considering wall slip	9
Fretting study of an impregnated graphite bearing/nitrided stainless steel in a dry contact submitted to severe thermal-vibratory loading	9
Pressure evaluation in highly porous medium hydrodynamic bearings	9
Wear mechanism and leakage failure analysis of the mechanical seal end face of an oil transfer pump	9
Influence of shape errors and inertia effects on the error motion of the aerostatic spindle	8
Advanced tribological solutions for sustainable future	8
Effects of axial motion and couple stress on lubrication performances of ship stern shaft	8
Threshold speed of short journal bearings considering the non-Gaussian longitudinal surface roughness	8
Newly synthesized Ionic Liquids as potent lubricants and additives to existing lubricant oils	8
Prediction of frictional behaviour through regression equations: A statistical modelling approach validated with machine learning	8
Modeling the effects of solid thermal expansion and thermal stress on elastohydrodynamic lubrication	8
Elastohydrodynamic lubrication of soft-layered rollers and tensioned webs in roll-to-plate nanoimprinting	8
Study on abrasive wear of textured slider friction pair of horizontal pump	8
Nano-scale wear: A critical review on its measuring methods and parameters affecting nano-tribology	8
Numerical analysis of the effect of elastic deformation on the static characteristics of a circular journal bearing lubricated with a ferrofluid	8
Surface integrity and wear evolution of high strength aluminum alloy after high-speed oblique cutting	8
Experimental research on cage motion with different pocket shapes in angular contact ball bearing	7
Impact of velocity slippage on the behaviour of PVP lubricated multirecessed hybrid journal bearing	7
Effect of rotational speed on transient thermoelastohydrodynamic tribo-dynamic characteristics of journal bearings	7
Effect of the near-surface pore volume evolution on graphite migration of copper-based graphite composite during friction	7
Lubricant performance against white etching areas (WEAs) formation in AISI 52100 bearing steel under cyclic compressive loading	7
Contactless measurement of hydrostatic bearing lubricating film using optical point tracking method	7
Investigating the wear resistance of AISI 410/AISI 2205 hybrid weld cladding on annealed EN 8 medium carbon steel	7
Influence of engineering tribology on society	7
Modeling harmonic drive with small deformation of flexspline and assessment of tooth wear by sliding coefficient	7
Experimental investigation of thermo-physical and tribological properties of oil-based graphene oxide nano-fluid using two types of polysorbate (tween 20 and tween 80)	7
Efficiency and temperature of spray lubricated superfinished spur gears	7
Effect of heat input on ultrahard Fe-Cr-B-C-W-Mo-Nb hardfacing	7
Leonardo da Vinci's studies of rolling-element, disc and sector bearings	7
A note on Guillaume Amontons and the laws of friction	6
Effect of reinforcements on graphite/titania/aluminium nanohybrid composites	6
Effect of the geometric shape and position of surface textures on the dynamic stability of noncircular journal bearings	6
Wear micromechanisms in mixer blades in the iron ore sinter manufacturing process	6
Study on the abrasion process and mechanism of rubber subjected to tipped cone scratching	6
Reflections on early studies of elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication	6
Combined effects of elastic deformation and piezo-viscous dependency on the performance of a journal bearing operating with a non-Newtonian fluid	6
Improving the tribological performance of CFRPTFE at elevated temperature by sliding against Ti-TiC_x/DLC film	6
Orthogonal tests of the lubricating performance of SnO₂ nanoparticles in poly-alfa-olefine oil	6
Identification of self-lubricative mode for the ultrasonic treated AA6061-B₄C-CNT hybrid composites	6
Professor Duncan Dowson	6
Simulation study on the effect of eccentricity on the performance of a reciprocating seal	6
Current research and challenges in modelling wear, friction, and noise in mechanical contacts	6
A review on fretting wear/fatigue behavior, protective measures, and application examples of typical alloy materials	6

Theoretical analysis and experimental research on characteristics of the lubricating gas film of a planar restrictor in the orifice-throttling effect	6
A comparative study of original equipment manufacturer brake pads using tribological testing and hybrid ranking for enhanced decision making and cost effectiveness	6
Research on the supporting mechanism of internal feedback hydrostatic hybrid bearing considering flow rate correction	6
Evaluation of tribological property and coating reliability of alumina and aluminum silicate-coated A356 aluminum alloy	6
Evaluation of tribological behavior of a circulation oil with ionic liquid and hybrid additives	6
Tribological study of a polymer bushing wear with a steel axle for an automatic car tensioner	6
Frictional analysis on stiffness and damping characteristics of bump foil gas bearings	6
Bouncing ball lubrication	6
Optimization of rectangular dimple textured thrust pad bearing using artificial neural network and genetic algorithm	6
A computational study on wear behavior in piston ring-cylinder liner assemblies	6
Numerical simulation of the dynamic fluid–solid coupling in journal bearing with the effect of surface topography in consideration	6
Investigation on meshing characteristics of spiral bevel gear under wear fault evolution with assembly errors	6
Mechanisms of friction and wear reduction by nanosilver additives to base oil: Molecular dynamics simulation and experimental study	6
Modelling the tribological response in dry sliding of boron modified as-cast Ti6Al4V on hardened steel	6
Review of the coatings used for brake discs regarding their wear resistance and environmental effect	6
A comprehensive review on advancements in compliant structures of gas foil journal bearings	5
Fretting wear mechanical analysis of double rough surfaces based on energy method	5
Theoretical research of couple stress effect and surface roughness on lubrication regimes transition of misaligned hydrodynamic journal	5
Wear debris from automotive brake pad-disc system: A critical review and future prospects	5
Mechanical, wear and corrosion behavior of hot pressed, heat-treated Al6061 nano composites	5
A comparative tribological study on as-cast and heat-treated Inconel-718 superalloy at elevated temperature	5
Optimization of friction parameters of brake pads using a population-based metaheuristic algorithm	5
Calculation of the actuator system in swash plate axial piston machines by a coupled multibody and TEHL simulation	5
Numerical simulation and experimental study on pitting damage of IN625 laser cladding layer	5
Progress in polymeric and metallic brake pads: A comprehensive review	5
Improving the floating efficiency for the pads in fluid pivot journal bearing	5
Some aspects on quantification of the wear at steel wire ropes	5
Reciprocating sliding wear behavior of the heat-treated WC-12Co coatings	5
Test method for determining the scuffing capacity of oils with reduced oil volume	5
The effect of combustion on MoDTC friction reduction capabilities determined by engine tests	5
Friction and wear behaviors of HXLPE, PEEK and CoCrMo against articular cartilage under cross-shear motion	5
Comparative measurement of super-lubricity behavior elucidated by HEMM gear oil based nanolubricants followed by field training on FZG test rig	5
An optimal method of distribution of the slip zone on thrust bearing surfaces	5
Linear friction tester design and validation	5
Support recycling in additive manufacturing: A case study for enhanced wear performance of Ti6Al4V alloy	5
Dynamic analysis for deep groove ball bearing under grease elastohydrodynamic lubrication	5
Effects of turbulence and bush wear on the transient tribo-dynamic characteristics of water-lubricated bearings	5
Development of non-contact floating mechanism utilizing squeeze film levitation under vacuum environment	5
Splash lubrication for an orthogonal face gear using numerical investigation integrating image processing	5
Wear behaviour of deep cryogenically treated coated tool during end milling of XH67MBTHO	5
Asperity interaction induced vibration excitation of cylindrical roller bearings with localized defect	5
A performance degradation analysis method for a reciprocating rod seal in the wear process under mixed lubrication conditions	5
Friction and wear characteristics of ceramics composite under multidirectional motions	5
Sand as a friction coefficient improver on asphalt ice layers	5
Research on tribological performance of piston ring/liner conjunction considering non-Gaussian roughness and cavitation	5
An experimental investigation of windage and oil churning power losses of gears and discs	5
Dispersion stability analysis of vegetable oil-based ionanolubricants	4
Experimental investigation on anti-wear coating design for a small aviation kerosene piston engine	4
Effect of water vapor on tribological performance of Inconel 718 at different conditions for next-generation gas turbine engine	4
Wear behaviour of aluminium-based hybrid composites processed by equal channel angular pressing	4
Investigation on lubrication characteristics and deformation control of hydrostatic bearing workbench	4
Investigation of the tribological properties of POM and UHMWPE radial journal bearings made with different surface quality	4
Tribological behavior study of new titanium alloys for biomedical applications	4
A review of thermohydrodynamic aspects of gas foil bearings	4
Comparison of performance between tapered and cylindrical roller bearings for pinion of gear unit subjected to rotation test	4
Micropolar lubricant effects on the performance of partial journal bearings	4
Friction material wear: Effects and interactions between service brake temperature, lining contact pressure, and vehicle speed	4
Estimation of sleeper-ballast contact pressure based on fretting marks: field measurements and FEM modeling	4
An engineering drag losses model for rolling bearings	4
Influence of Percolation effect of additives on the Performance of Conical Textured Porous Hybrid Journal Bearing	4
A review of recent advances of ionic liquids as lubricants for tribological and thermal applications	4
Study on the effect of wear and accuracy correction of the detecting arm of leaf spring caliper	4
Tribological performance of phosphonium-based halogen-free ionic liquids as lubricant additives	4
Optimization of cycloid wheel shaping based on thermal mixed lubrication and wear characteristics	4
The Leeds-Lyon Symposium Bell	4
Failure analysis of gear using continuous wavelet transform applied in the context of wind turbines	4
Characteristics of rolling interface lubrication considering contact surface textures in mixed lubrication	4
Pulsed plasma nitriding of high velocity oxy-fuel sprayed Inconel 625 coatings	4
Design and analysis methods for aerostatic bearings: The past, the present, and the future	4
Multi-objective optimization of liquid metal bearing based on NSGA-II	4
Brake friction composite materials: A review on classifications and influences of friction materials in braking performance with characterizations	4
A decoupled approach to enhance the Elrod algorithm	4
Evaluating industry 4.0's sustainable performance and its impact on the manufacturing strategies	4
The effect of pressure angle on the wear behavior of asymmetric gears	4
A review on tribological behavior of nickel-based Inconel superalloy	4
Lubricity performance of hydrogen-free CVD growth of graphene on copper particles as an additive in paraffin base oil	4
Sustainable tribology for reliability and efficiency	4
A calculation method of differential planetary gear meshing efficiency based on dynamic load-friction coefficient coupling iterative	4