Non-Newtonian Flow and the Oil Seal Problem
- 1 March 1960
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science
- Vol. 2 (1), 25-28
- https://doi.org/10.1243/jmes_jour_1960_002_005_02
Abstract
It appears to be difficult to explain the action of oil seals if the fluid is regarded as Newtonian. A possible hypothesis is that the fluid, when subjected to extremely high shear rates, behaves in a non-Newtonian manner. Utilizing a fairly general stress-strain-rate relation, a simplified analysis of the seal problem is given. Comparison with the currently available experimental work shows that non-Newtonian effects are not likely to provide a complete explanation of the oil-seal problem.Keywords
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