AN INTERFEROMETRIC TECHNIQUE FOR MEASURING MICRON LEVEL CLEARANCES FILLED WITH A LUBRICANT


Yildirim M., DURSUNKAYA Z., Okutucu T.

STLE/ASME International Joint Tribology Conference, San-Francisco, Costa Rica, 17 - 20 October 2010, pp.167-169 identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • City: San-Francisco
  • Country: Costa Rica
  • Page Numbers: pp.167-169
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The aim of this study is to develop an interferometric technique to measure micron level clearances occurring in small piston-cylinder arrangements; such as hermetically sealed compressors. A Cartesian model of the piston cylinder arrangement is manufactured and lateral and vertical motions are generated via a step motor, and micrometers, respectively, to simulate the piston motion and the change of clearance during the motion. Experiments are conducted in air and a lubricant. Measurements show the important effect of surface waviness of the mirror and the effect of the motion of the carriage at micron level measurements.