Influence of Design Parameters on Mechanical Power Losses of Helical Gear Pairs
In this study, the influence of basic design parameters and tooth surface modifications on the mechanical (friction induced) power losses of a helical gear pair is studied. A helical gear mechanical efficiency model based on elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) is introduced. The model is used to si...
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| author | Sheng LI Aarthy VAIDYANATHAN Jonny HARIANTO Ahmet KAHRAMAN |
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| description | In this study, the influence of basic design parameters and tooth surface modifications on the mechanical (friction induced) power losses of a helical gear pair is studied. A helical gear mechanical efficiency model based on elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) is introduced. The model is used to simulate the gear contact conditions of an example helical gear pair within the ranges of basic design parameter such as pressure and helix angles, number of teeth (module), and major diameters to quantify their impact on mechanical power losses. Variation of gear efficiency with these parameters are then weighed against other functional requirements such as transmission error amplitudes, and contact and bending stresses to demonstrate that many designs that have high efficiency might perform poorly in terms of noise, pitting, and tooth breakage. A representative design that is acceptable in all aspects is considered next with varying amounts of tooth modifications to demonstrate their impact on power losses. At the end, recommendations are made on how to reduce helical gear mechanical power losses while meeting other functional requirements as well. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b6b893bea4684690af7a3411ccabdfb12022-12-22T03:02:10ZengThe Japan Society of Mechanical EngineersJournal of Advanced Mechanical Design, Systems, and Manufacturing1881-30542009-06-013214615810.1299/jamdsm.3.146jamdsmInfluence of Design Parameters on Mechanical Power Losses of Helical Gear PairsSheng LI0Aarthy VAIDYANATHAN1Jonny HARIANTO2Ahmet KAHRAMAN3Gear and Power Transmission Research Laboratory The Ohio State UniversityGear and Power Transmission Research Laboratory The Ohio State UniversityGear and Power Transmission Research Laboratory The Ohio State UniversityGear and Power Transmission Research Laboratory The Ohio State UniversityIn this study, the influence of basic design parameters and tooth surface modifications on the mechanical (friction induced) power losses of a helical gear pair is studied. A helical gear mechanical efficiency model based on elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) is introduced. The model is used to simulate the gear contact conditions of an example helical gear pair within the ranges of basic design parameter such as pressure and helix angles, number of teeth (module), and major diameters to quantify their impact on mechanical power losses. Variation of gear efficiency with these parameters are then weighed against other functional requirements such as transmission error amplitudes, and contact and bending stresses to demonstrate that many designs that have high efficiency might perform poorly in terms of noise, pitting, and tooth breakage. A representative design that is acceptable in all aspects is considered next with varying amounts of tooth modifications to demonstrate their impact on power losses. At the end, recommendations are made on how to reduce helical gear mechanical power losses while meeting other functional requirements as well.https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jamdsm/3/2/3_2_146/_pdf/-char/enhelical gear power lossesgear mechanical efficiencygear design |
| spellingShingle | Sheng LI Aarthy VAIDYANATHAN Jonny HARIANTO Ahmet KAHRAMAN Influence of Design Parameters on Mechanical Power Losses of Helical Gear Pairs Journal of Advanced Mechanical Design, Systems, and Manufacturing helical gear power losses gear mechanical efficiency gear design |
| title | Influence of Design Parameters on Mechanical Power Losses of Helical Gear Pairs |
| title_full | Influence of Design Parameters on Mechanical Power Losses of Helical Gear Pairs |
| title_fullStr | Influence of Design Parameters on Mechanical Power Losses of Helical Gear Pairs |
| title_full_unstemmed | Influence of Design Parameters on Mechanical Power Losses of Helical Gear Pairs |
| title_short | Influence of Design Parameters on Mechanical Power Losses of Helical Gear Pairs |
| title_sort | influence of design parameters on mechanical power losses of helical gear pairs |
| topic | helical gear power losses gear mechanical efficiency gear design |
| url | https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jamdsm/3/2/3_2_146/_pdf/-char/en |
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