Precision Ultrasonic Measurement of Lubricant Film Thickness

Theory, Compensation, and Application

AvPan Dou,Tonghai Wu

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

Del i serien Elsevier Series on Tribology and Surface Engineering

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Ultrasonic Measurement of Lubricant Film Thickness: Modelling, Compensation, Applications, and Standardization offers a comprehensive, scientific reference for researchers, engineers, and students interested in tribology, mechanical engineering, and machine condition monitoring. The book addresses the increasing demand for accurate, in-situ monitoring of lubrication film thickness in critical machinery, a key factor in reliability and predictive maintenance. Integrating acoustics, signal analysis, and multiphysics modeling, this book provides a systematic, multidisciplinary resource in the field. The contents span fundamental principles, ultrasonic system design, multilayer and thin-film measurement models, calibration and compensation strategies, and advanced signal processing.

Readers are guided through practical engineering case studies, including sliding and rolling bearings, fuel pumps, hydropower generator bearings, and wind turbine pitch bearings. Each chapter provides theoretical background, experimental validation, and actionable methodologies for both laboratory and industrial environments. This book equips its readers with the knowledge to implement high-precision measurement systems, address practical engineering challenges, and translate laboratory advances into robust industrial solutions.

Presents a comprehensive, theoretical foundation and technical framework for the ultrasonic measurement of lubricant film thickness
Provides full coverage of fundamental, advanced, and multidisciplinary methods
Includes analysis of experimental demonstrations and real-world industrial applications
Addresses calibration, compensation, and data analysis strategies for practical deployment

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-12-01
Mått:152 x 229 x undefined mm
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Elsevier Series on Tribology and Surface Engineering
Antal sidor:350
Förlag:Elsevier Science
ISBN:9780443542732

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Mer om författaren

Pan Dou is an Assistant Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China. His research interests include ultrasonic measurement of lubrication film thickness, tribology, signal processing, and engineering applications of lubrication monitoring. Tonghai Wu is a Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China. His research interests include online machinery health monitoring and prognostics, embedded oil/liquid sensing systems, multi-physical signal processing (vibration, ultrasonic, acoustic emission), and oil-data-driven diagnosis and life prediction methods. Yaguo Lei is a Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Xi’an Jiaotong University, China. His research interests include dynamic modeling of mechanical systems, vibration and multi-physical signal processing, intelligent diagnosis and prognostics, and big-data-driven condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. He has pioneered many signal processing techniques, intelligent fault diagnosis methods, and remaining useful life prediction models for machines. Thomas Reddyhoff is a Reader in Tribology in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London, UK. His research focuses on experimental and numerical tribology, lubrication and friction behavior of sliding contacts, in-situ measurement of lubrication film thickness, acoustic emission and friction-state analysis, as well as surface texturing and lubricant performance optimization. Min Yu is a Research Fellow in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London, UK, where he conducts research on intelligent sensing, instrumentation and control for mechanical interfaces. His work focuses on sensing and control methods for lubricated contacts, condition sensing of lubrication, and mechatronic interface design.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Introduction2. Principles and System of Ultrasonic Measurement for Lubricant Film Thickness3. Lubricant Film Thickness Measurement Model for a Three-Layer Parallel Structure4. Lubricant Film Thickness Measurement Models for Multilayer Structures5. Measurement Methods for Lubricant Film Thickness in the Line-Lubricated Contact of Roller Bearings6. Temperature Compensation Methods for Ultrasonic Measurement Models7. Application in Sliding Bearings of Fuel Gear Pumps8. Application in the Tribo-pairs of Fuel Plunger Pumps9. Application in the Large Tilting-Pad Thrust Bearing of a Hydropower Generator10. Application in the Pitch Bearing of a Wind Turbine