The numerical solution of ElastoHydrodynamic Lubrication (EHL) point contact problems requires the solution of highly nonlinear systems of equations which pose a formidable computational challenge. Multigrid methods provide one efficient approach. EHL problems solved using a single grid and multigrid will be compared and contrasted with a homotopy method which works on the concept of deforming one problem into another by the continuous variation of a single parameter. Both the multigrid and the single grid method employ a new relaxation scheme. Numerical results on demanding test problems will be used to compare these methods and suggestions for future developments to produce robust solvers will be made.
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