Abstract
Different base oils are often blended to optimize lubrication effectiveness. For blends of polyalphaolefins (PAOs) and ester oils, while their boundary lubrication performance is well-studied, studies on their rheological properties and elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) are limited. This study investigates the viscosity and EHL properties of PAO 8 and pentaerythritol tetra(2-ethylhexanoate) (PEB 8) blends at various blending ratios, pressures, and temperatures. Results showed that under certain conditions, viscosities of the blends are lower than either base oil. This phenomenon was explained from a molecular perspective. The pressure–viscosity relationship was fitted using the Doolittle-Tait free-volume model. Additionally, studies of EHL performance and simulations of different oils correlate the pressure–viscosity to EHL characteristics. These findings provide insights for future lubricant formulation.
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