Introduction
Lubrication regime in many industrial applications is governed by the elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL). In such applications, when the lubricant quantity is sufficient to fill the contact׳s inlet, the lubrication regime is called fully-flooded. However, inadequate lubricant supply at the inlet׳s conjunction results in a lower flow rate of the lubricant that is necessary and the contact is said to be starved. Starved lubrication directly influences the thickness of the lubricant film and increases the asperity interactions that tend to expedite wear which if excessive can ultimately lead to failure.