Essays about: "sliding wear"
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1. Effect of temperature on early stage adhesion during TiAlN sliding against Inconel 718 and Stainless steel 316L : High temperature tribology
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematikAbstract : High-performance materials such as stainless steels and nickel based super alloys are widely used in demanding applications where high mechanical and thermal properties are required. The applications of super alloys are mainly found in jet engines, power plants and gas turbines demanding high fatigue strength, corrosion and oxidation resistance as well as wear resistant properties. READ MORE
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2. Additives in a steam engine to decrease friction : Friction testing of solid lubricants in powder form
University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap och fysik (from 2013)Abstract : This thesis aims to investigate the coefficient of friction between steel on steel contacts with the addition of solid lubricants such as h-BN, WS2, MoS2 in powder form, in dry conditions and wet conditions. More specifically, the purpose is to enhance the sliding between the piston rings and cylinder block in a modern high temperature steam engine developed by RANOTOR. READ MORE
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3. Impact of Frame Stiffness on Tribological Behaviour of Sliding Interfaces
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Friction and wear have been concerns to industrialists, scientists and environmentalist for several decades. Many robust models have been developed to address friction and wear and their dependency on various parameters. Numerous experiments have been conducted in the past to model friction and wear. READ MORE
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4. Microstructure characteristics and tribological behaviour of plasma sprayed ceramic coatings
University essay from Högskolan Väst/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskapAbstract : Surface engineering is increasingly becoming inevitable for meeting the high-performance requirements constantly expected from modern engineering components. Higher demands for combined functionalities, which a base material alone cannot provide, motivate intensive academic studies on various types of coatings, with the ultimate objective of their practical utilisation in industries. READ MORE
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5. Optimization of hot strip drawing test methodology for hot forming of aluminium alloys
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematikAbstract : The development of lightweight design for automotive applications has lasted for many years and is still increasing. Vehicles with light structures use less fuel, emit less CO2, and are better for the environment. READ MORE