An Experimental Investigation of Spur Gear Efficiency
- 14 April 2008
- journal article
- Published by ASME International in Journal of Mechanical Design
- Vol. 130 (6), 062601
- https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2898876
Abstract
In this study, a test methodology was developed for the measurement of spur gear efficiency under high-speed and variable torque conditions. A power-circulating test machine was designed to operate at speeds to and transmitted power levels to . A precision torque measurement system was implemented, and its accuracy and repeatability in measuring torque loss in the power loop was demonstrated. Tests were conducted on gears with two values of modules and two surface roughness levels, operating in a dry sump jet-lubrication environment with three different gear lubricants. These tests were used to quantify the influence of these parameters on both load-dependent (mechanical), load-independent (spin), and total power loss. Trends in mechanical gear mesh efficiency and total gearbox efficiency were discussed in terms of rotational speed and transmitted torque. Finally, recommendations were made for the design of spur gear pairs, surface roughness, and lubricant selection for improved efficiency.
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