Abstract
The effect of fluid inertia in a squeeze film phenomena is studied numerically. The Navier-Stokes equation and continuity equation are solved directly by using finite difference method and Newton-Raphson method. The method used in this analysis does not depend conventional iteration method or perturbation method and therefore can be applied for wide range of Reynolds number.
The effect of fluid inertia on load carrying capacity and velocity profile are calculated. The analysis is also made for transient problem when squeezing plates start to move or stop suddenly.
