Abstract
A friction test rig has been developed to carry out repeated sliding friction tests for premium tubular connections. The test rig enables accurate measurement of friction in various contact regimes which are relevant to the threaded connections between tubular components. Higher load tests can simulate the contact in metal-to-metal seals under very high contact pressures by using perpendicular pin-on-pin tests. The contact in the thread loading flank under intermediate pressures can be simulated by using larger radius coupon-on-coupon tests. The measured coefficient of friction is well correlated with a lubrication parameter combining lubricant film thickness and initial surface roughness.
DOI
10.1016/j.triboint.2012.04.011
Publication Date
2012-09-01
Publication Title
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
Volume
53
Publisher
Elsevier BV
ISSN
0301-679X
Embargo Period
2024-11-22
Additional Links
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Keywords
Bead peening, Boundary lubrication, Friction, Tubular connection
First Page
159
Last Page
166
Recommended Citation
Stewart, F., Le, H., Williams, J., & et al. (2012) 'Characterisation of friction and lubrication regimes in premium tubular connections', TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, 53, pp. 159-166. Elsevier BV: Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2012.04.011
