Non-isothermal and viscoelastic effects in the squeeze flow between infinite plates

We investigate the early development of the squeeze flow for a finite amount of fluid material between two infinite plates. Finite element simulations are performed, and allow to capture complex features. In particular, we focus on the development of temperature boundary layers as well as of viscoelastic effects. Furthermore, we evaluate the required squeezing force when a constant squeezing velocity is applied. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.