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Jones, W. R., Jr.

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NASA NTRS1979

Effect of sterilization irradiation on friction and wear of ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene

The effect of sterilization gamma irradiation on the friction and wear properties of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) sliding against 316L stainless steel in dry air at 23 C was determined. A pin-on-disk apparatus was used. Experimental conditions included a 1-kilogram load, a 0.061- to 0.27-meter-per-second sliding velocity, and a 32000- to 578000-meter sliding distance. Although sterilization doses of 2.5 and 5.0 megarads greatly altered the average molecular weight and the molecular weight distribution, the friction and wear properties of the polymer were not significantly changed.

Jones, W. R., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1979

Boundary lubrication, thermal and oxidative stability of a fluorinated polyether and a perfluoropolyether triazine

Boundary lubricating characteristics, thermal stability and oxidation-corrosion stability were determined for a fluorinated polyether and a perfluoropolyether triazine. A ball-on-disk apparatus, a tensimeter and oxidation-corrosion apparatus were used. Results were compared to data for a polyphenyl ether and a C-ether. The polyether and triazine yielded better boundary lubricating characteristics than either the polyphenyl ether or C-ether. The polyphenyl ether had the greatest thermal stability (443 C) while the other fluids had stabilities in the range 389 to 397 C. Oxidation-corrosion results indicated the following order of stabilities: perfluoropolyether triazine greater than polyphenylether greater than C-ether greater than fluorinated polyether.

Jones, W. R., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1979

Boundary lubrication, thermal and oxidative stability of a fluorinated polyether and a perfluoropolyether triazine

Boundary lubricating characteristics, thermal stability, and oxidation-corrosion stability were determined for a fluorinated polyether and a perfluoropolyether triazine. A ball-on-disk apparatus, a tensimeter, and oxidation-corrosion apparatus were used. Results were compared to data for a polyphenyl ether and a C-ether. The polyether and triazine yielded better boundary lubricating characteristics than either the polyphenyl ether or C-ether. The polyphenyl ether had the greatest thermal stability (443 C) while the other fluids had stabilities in the range 389 to 397 C. Oxidation-corrosion results indicated the following order of stabilities: perfluoropolyether trizine greater than polyphenyl ether greater than C-ether greater than fluorinated polyether.

Jones, W. R., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1978

A study of various synthetic routes to produce a halogen-labeled traction fluid

Several synthetic routes were studied for the synthesis of the compound 1, 1, 3-trimethyl-1, 3-dicyclohexyl-2 chloropropane. This halogen-labeled fluid would be of use in the study of high traction lubricants under elastohydrodynamic lubrication conditions using infrared emission spectroscopy. The synthetic routes included: dimerization of alpha-methylstyrene, methanol addition to alpha-methylstyrene, a Wittig reaction, and an organometallic approach. Because of steric hindrance and competing reactions, none of these routes were successful.

Jones, W. R., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1978

Characterization of wear debris generated in accelerated rolling-element fatigue tests

A ferrographic analysis was used to determine the types and quantities of wear debris generated during accelerated rolling contact fatigue tests. The five-ball rolling contact fatigue tester was used. Ball specimens were made of a corrosion resistant, high-temperature bearing steel. The lubricant was a superrefined naphthenic mineral oil. Conditions included a maximum Hertz stress of 5.52 10 to the 9th power Pa and a shaft speed of 10,000 rpm. Four types of wear debris were observed: (1) normal rubbing wear particles, (2) fatigue microspall particles, (3) spheres, and (4) friction polymer deposits. The characterization of wear debris as a function of time was of limited use in predicting fatigue failures in these accelerated tests.

Jones, W. R., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1978

Ferrographic analysis of wear particles from sliding elastohydrodynamic experiments

The Ferrograph was used to analyze wear debris generated in a sliding elastohydrodynamic contact. The amount of wear debris correlates well with the ratio of film thickness to composite surface roughness (A ratio). The general wear level parameter and the wear severity index yielded similar correlations with average A ratios. Essentially all the generated wear particles were of the normal rubbing wear type. The Ferrograph was more sensitive in detecting the wear debris than was the commonly used emission spectrograph.

Jones, W. R., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1977

Ferrographic analysis of wear debris generated in accelerated rolling element fatigue tests

The types and quantities of wear particles generated during accelerated ball rolling contact fatigue tests were determined. Ball specimens were made of AMS 5749, a corrosion resistant, high-temperature bearing steel. The lubricant was a super-refined naphthenic mineral oil. Conditions included a maximum Hertz stress of 5.215 times 10 to the 9th power Pa and a shaft speed of 10,000 rpm. Four types of wear particles were observed; normal rubbing wear particles, fatigue spall particles, spheres, and friction polymer.

Jones, W. R., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1977

Ferrographic analysis of wear debris generated in accelerated rolling element fatigue tests

Ferrographic analysis was used to determine the types and quantities of wear particles generated during accelerated rolling contact fatigue tests. The NASA five-ball rolling contact fatigue tester was used. Ball specimens were made of AMS 5749, a corrosion-resistant high-temperature bearing steel. The lubricant was a super-refined naphthenic mineral oil. Conditions included a maximum Hertz stress of 5.52 billion Pa and a shaft speed of 10,000 rpm. Four types of wear particles were observed: normal rubbing wear particles, fatigue spall particles, spheres, and friction polymer.

Jones, W. R., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1976

Spherical artifacts on ferrograms

In the past, hollow spheres detected on ferrograms have been interpreted as being due to fretting, abrasion, cavitation erosion, and fatigue-related processes. Here it is reported that such spheres were found to result from the fact that a routine grinding operation on a steel plate was carried out about 20 feet away from the ferrograph. A similar grinding operation was performed on a piece of low carbon steel a few feet from the ferrograph, and after a few minutes of grinding, the resulting ferrogram contained thousands of particles of which more than 90% were spherical. Because of the widespread occurrence of ordinary grinding operations, it seems prudent that those utilizing the ferrograph be cognizant of this type of artifact.

Jones, W. R., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1976

Film thickness measurements on five fluid formulations by the mercury squeeze film capacitance technique

The thinning characteristics of five fluids were studied by measuring film thickness as a function of time. The mercury squeeze film capacitance technique was used. All tests were performed at room temperature. The synthetic hydrocarbon plus a nematic liquid crystal, N-(p-methoxybenzylidene)-p-butylaniline, thinned according to a Newtonian model and retained its bulk viscosity. The synthetic hydrocarbon plus a phosphonate antiwear additive and the synthetic hydrocarbon plus n-hexadecanol produced residual thick films. The synthetic hydrocarbon base fluids and the synthetic hydrocarbon plus a paraffinic resin displayed viscosity increases during thinning, but no residual films were formed.

Jones, W. R., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1975

Boundary lubrication of formulated C-ethers in air to 300 C

Six C-ether formulations (containing organic acid and phosphorus ester additives) were tested in dry (less than 100 ppm H2O) and moist air (relative humidity 50 percent at 25 C) and temperatures from 25 to 300 C, in order to determine the boundary lubricating characteristics and to compare these results to those obtained with a fully formulated Type II ester and the unformulated C-ether base fluid. The apparatus, procedures and detailed results of the test are described. Friction and wear measurements were made on CVM M-50 steel under 1 kg load and 17 meter per minute (100 rpm) surface speed conditions, for a duration of 25 minutes. In general, the C-ether formulations exhibited higher friction coefficients than the ester from 150 to 300 C and similar or lower values from 25 to 150 C, furthermore, in most test conditions the C-ether base fluid and the six C-ether formulations yielded lower wear than the ester. Possible applications in the aerospace industry are mentioned.

Jones, W. R., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1975

Boundary lubrication of formulated C-ethers in air to 300 C

Friction and wear measurements were made in dry and moist air on CVM M-50 steel lubricated with six C-ether formulations containing phosphorus ester and organic acid additives. Results were compared to those obtained with a formulated Type 2 ester and the C-ether base fluid. A ball-on-disk sliding friction apparatus was used. Experimental conditions were a 1-kilogram load, 17 meter-per-minute (100 rpm) surface speed, and a 25 to 300 C disk temperature range. The C-ether base fluid and the C-ether formulations yielded lower wear than the ester under most test conditions. The C-ether formulations exhibited higher friction coefficients than the ester from 150 to 300 C and similar or lower values from 25 to 150 C.

Jones, W. R., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1974

Ferrographic analysis of wear debris from boundary lubrication experiments with a five-ring polyphenyl ether

The types of wear particles generated by a five-ring polyphenyl ether in boundary lubrication experiments in various atmospheres were determined by ferrographic analysis. The types of wear particles observed included cylindrical or rocklike organometallic debris, adhesive and cutting wear particles, and some spherical debris. Interpretations as to the mechanism of generation of the various types of particles are presented.

Jones, W. R., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1974

Ferrographic analysis of wear debris from boundary lubrication experiments with a five ring polyphenyl ether

The types of wear particles generated by a five-ring polyphenyl ether in boundary lubrication experiments in various atmospheres were determined by ferrographic analysis. The types of wear particles observed included: cylindrical or rock-like organo-metallic debris, adhesive and cutting wear particles, and some spherical debris. Interpretations as to the mechanism of generation of the various types of particles are presented.

Jones, W. R., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1974

Pressure-viscosity measurements for several lubricants to 550 meganewtons per square meter /80,000 PSI/ and 149 C /300 F/

The viscosities of a number of liquid lubricants and lubricant formulations, determined as function of pressure, temperature, and shear stress by means of a high-pressure capillary viscometer, are reviewed. Where possible, these results are compared with those obtained by other techniques (optical elastohydrodynamics, oscillating crystal, and low shear capillary viscometry).

Jones, W. R., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1973

Boundary lubrication of formulated C-ethers in air to 300 C. 2: Organic acid additives

Friction and wear measurements were made on CVM M-50 steel lubricated with three C-ether (modified polyphenyl ether) formulations in dry and moist air. Results were compared to those obtained with a formulated Type 2 ester and the C-ether base fluid. A ball-on-disk sliding friction apparatus was used. Experimental conditions were a 1-kilogram load, a 17-meter/minute surface speed, and a 25 to 300 C (77 to 572 F) disk temperature range. The three C-ether formulations yielded better boundary lubricating characteristics than the Type 2 ester under most test conditions. All C-ether formulations exhibited higher friction coefficients than the ester from 150 to 300 C (302 to 572 F) and similar or lower values from 25 to 150 C (77 to 302 F).

Jones, W. R., Jr.↗