The modified Reynolds equation for ultra-thin gas films between magnetic head; disk assembly is difficult to solve with conventional numerical methods, since the bearing number is very large; there exist boundary laye...The modified Reynolds equation for ultra-thin gas films between magnetic head; disk assembly is difficult to solve with conventional numerical methods, since the bearing number is very large; there exist boundary layers where pressure changes rapidly. An iterative finite difference algorithm is introduced to solve the nonlinear modified Reynolds equation, with special treatment for the abrupt change in the thickness of the gas film. The numerical results for two types of magnetic heads demonstrate that the scheme is effective.展开更多
Stable lubrication is essential to slider/disk interface of computer hard disk drive. Inert lubricant perfluoropolyether (PFPE) on magnetic hard disk in computer is still prone to catalytic decomposition by Al_2O_3, w...Stable lubrication is essential to slider/disk interface of computer hard disk drive. Inert lubricant perfluoropolyether (PFPE) on magnetic hard disk in computer is still prone to catalytic decomposition by Al_2O_3, which is one of the materials in slider. A partial fluorinated hexaphenoxy cyclotriphosphazene chemical, X-1 P, was analyzed to research on its function to reduce the cata- lytic decomposition of lubricant. The surface free energy of X-1 P coated on head surface was also investigated. Contact start-stop (CSS) tester was employed to investigate the reflow effective of X-1 P on lubricant PFPE. Results indicate that thermal stability and reflow of lubricant will be im- proved in the presence of X-1 P on the slider.展开更多
When the decrease in the space between magnetic head and disk arrived at 10 nm or less, which is much lower than the mean free path of gas molecules, the gas flow presents distinctive features against the macro featur...When the decrease in the space between magnetic head and disk arrived at 10 nm or less, which is much lower than the mean free path of gas molecules, the gas flow presents distinctive features against the macro features because of the rarefied effects. The modified Reynolds equation considering rarefied gas effect is used to calculate the rarefied region of a negative pressure magnetic head working in the distance of 10 nm. Inverse Knudsen number was adopted to calculating the ratio of the rarefied area. According to the numerical resuks, discussions and analyses are then presented to reveal the rarefied effect on the working performances of a magnetic head. The results show that the magnetic head works in the slip-flow and transition regions and moves to the transition region with the increase in velocity. Furthermore, the maximum rarefied effects occur at the side edges where the flying height is thinner and pressure is lower, rather than in the minimum flying height on the rear. The results also show that with considering the rarefied effects, the load-carrying capacity of the magnetic head and the maximum pressure decrease significantly, but the minimum pressure slightly changes.展开更多
Lubricant transfer and distribution at the head/disk interface in air-helium gas mixtures is investigated using a developed model that combines an air-bearing model with a molecular dynamics model. The pressure distri...Lubricant transfer and distribution at the head/disk interface in air-helium gas mixtures is investigated using a developed model that combines an air-bearing model with a molecular dynamics model. The pressure distribution is calculated by the air-bearing model at the head/disk interface with respect to the helium content and the pressure obtained is then input to the molecular dynamics model to understand the lubricant transfer mechanism. Finally, the effects of pressure at the boundary condition and disk velocity on lubricant transfer are discussed in relation to the helium fraction within the air-helium gas mixtures. Results show there is a decrease in the pressure difference with an increase in the helium percentage, which leads to a decrease in the volume of the lubricant transferred. The results also suggest that the lubricant is not easily to transfer in gas mixtures with a high percentage of helium, even when both higher disk velocities and pressure boundary conditions are applied.展开更多
The characteristics of lubricant film at head/disk interface （HDI） are essential to the stability of hard disk drives. In this study, the theoretical models of the lubricant flow and depletion are deduced based on N...The characteristics of lubricant film at head/disk interface （HDI） are essential to the stability of hard disk drives. In this study, the theoretical models of the lubricant flow and depletion are deduced based on Navier-Stokes （NS） and continuity equations. The air bearing pressure on the surface of the lubrication film is solved by the modified Reynolds equation based on Fukui and Kaneko （FK） model. Then the lubricant film deformations for a plane slider and double-track slider are obtained. The equation of lubricant film thickness is deduced with the consideration of van der Waals force, the air bearing pressure, the surface tension, and the external stresses. The lubricant depletion under heat source is simulated and the effects of different working conditions including initial thickness, flying height and the speed of the disk on lubricant depletion are discussed. The main factors that cause the lubricant flow and depletion are analyzed and the ways to reduce the film thickness deformation are proposed. The simulation results indicate that the shearing stress is the most important factor that causes the thickness deformation and other terms listed in the equation have little influence. The thickness deformation is dependent on the working parameter, and the thermal condition evaporation is the most important factor.展开更多
Ramp load/unload(L/UL)mechanisms are widely used to rest sliders in hard disk drives(HDDs).Loading/unloading a slider swiftly and smoothly is crucial in a HDD design.A novel,efficient simulation scheme is proposed to ...Ramp load/unload(L/UL)mechanisms are widely used to rest sliders in hard disk drives(HDDs).Loading/unloading a slider swiftly and smoothly is crucial in a HDD design.A novel,efficient simulation scheme is proposed to investigate the behaviors of a head disk interface(HDI)in ramp unloading processes.A dual scale model is enabled by decoupling the nano-meter scale change of an air bearing and the micro-or milli-meter scale deformation of a suspension.A modified Reynolds equation governing the air bearing was solved numerically.The slider design was characterized with performance functions.Three stages in an unloading process were analyzed with a lumped parameter suspension model.Key parameters for the model were estimated with a comprehensive finite element suspension model.Finally,simulation results are presented for a commercial HDI design.展开更多
基金Supported by the Project of the State Key Basic Research and Development of China (Grant No. 2003CB716205)
文摘The modified Reynolds equation for ultra-thin gas films between magnetic head; disk assembly is difficult to solve with conventional numerical methods, since the bearing number is very large; there exist boundary layers where pressure changes rapidly. An iterative finite difference algorithm is introduced to solve the nonlinear modified Reynolds equation, with special treatment for the abrupt change in the thickness of the gas film. The numerical results for two types of magnetic heads demonstrate that the scheme is effective.
文摘Stable lubrication is essential to slider/disk interface of computer hard disk drive. Inert lubricant perfluoropolyether (PFPE) on magnetic hard disk in computer is still prone to catalytic decomposition by Al_2O_3, which is one of the materials in slider. A partial fluorinated hexaphenoxy cyclotriphosphazene chemical, X-1 P, was analyzed to research on its function to reduce the cata- lytic decomposition of lubricant. The surface free energy of X-1 P coated on head surface was also investigated. Contact start-stop (CSS) tester was employed to investigate the reflow effective of X-1 P on lubricant PFPE. Results indicate that thermal stability and reflow of lubricant will be im- proved in the presence of X-1 P on the slider.
基金supported by National Basic Research and Development Program of China (973 Program, Grant No. 2003CB716205)
文摘When the decrease in the space between magnetic head and disk arrived at 10 nm or less, which is much lower than the mean free path of gas molecules, the gas flow presents distinctive features against the macro features because of the rarefied effects. The modified Reynolds equation considering rarefied gas effect is used to calculate the rarefied region of a negative pressure magnetic head working in the distance of 10 nm. Inverse Knudsen number was adopted to calculating the ratio of the rarefied area. According to the numerical resuks, discussions and analyses are then presented to reveal the rarefied effect on the working performances of a magnetic head. The results show that the magnetic head works in the slip-flow and transition regions and moves to the transition region with the increase in velocity. Furthermore, the maximum rarefied effects occur at the side edges where the flying height is thinner and pressure is lower, rather than in the minimum flying height on the rear. The results also show that with considering the rarefied effects, the load-carrying capacity of the magnetic head and the maximum pressure decrease significantly, but the minimum pressure slightly changes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51505093, 51605113)the Young Talents Project of Education Department of Guizhou Province (KY[2016]116)+1 种基金the Science and Technology Project of Guizhou Province ([2016]1035)the Science and Technology Innovation Project for Overseas Scholars of Guizhou Province
文摘Lubricant transfer and distribution at the head/disk interface in air-helium gas mixtures is investigated using a developed model that combines an air-bearing model with a molecular dynamics model. The pressure distribution is calculated by the air-bearing model at the head/disk interface with respect to the helium content and the pressure obtained is then input to the molecular dynamics model to understand the lubricant transfer mechanism. Finally, the effects of pressure at the boundary condition and disk velocity on lubricant transfer are discussed in relation to the helium fraction within the air-helium gas mixtures. Results show there is a decrease in the pressure difference with an increase in the helium percentage, which leads to a decrease in the volume of the lubricant transferred. The results also suggest that the lubricant is not easily to transfer in gas mixtures with a high percentage of helium, even when both higher disk velocities and pressure boundary conditions are applied.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51275124)
文摘The characteristics of lubricant film at head/disk interface （HDI） are essential to the stability of hard disk drives. In this study, the theoretical models of the lubricant flow and depletion are deduced based on Navier-Stokes （NS） and continuity equations. The air bearing pressure on the surface of the lubrication film is solved by the modified Reynolds equation based on Fukui and Kaneko （FK） model. Then the lubricant film deformations for a plane slider and double-track slider are obtained. The equation of lubricant film thickness is deduced with the consideration of van der Waals force, the air bearing pressure, the surface tension, and the external stresses. The lubricant depletion under heat source is simulated and the effects of different working conditions including initial thickness, flying height and the speed of the disk on lubricant depletion are discussed. The main factors that cause the lubricant flow and depletion are analyzed and the ways to reduce the film thickness deformation are proposed. The simulation results indicate that the shearing stress is the most important factor that causes the thickness deformation and other terms listed in the equation have little influence. The thickness deformation is dependent on the working parameter, and the thermal condition evaporation is the most important factor.
文摘Ramp load/unload(L/UL)mechanisms are widely used to rest sliders in hard disk drives(HDDs).Loading/unloading a slider swiftly and smoothly is crucial in a HDD design.A novel,efficient simulation scheme is proposed to investigate the behaviors of a head disk interface(HDI)in ramp unloading processes.A dual scale model is enabled by decoupling the nano-meter scale change of an air bearing and the micro-or milli-meter scale deformation of a suspension.A modified Reynolds equation governing the air bearing was solved numerically.The slider design was characterized with performance functions.Three stages in an unloading process were analyzed with a lumped parameter suspension model.Key parameters for the model were estimated with a comprehensive finite element suspension model.Finally,simulation results are presented for a commercial HDI design.
