Project

Multi-modular universal tribo-tester for testing tribo-corrosion, brake wear and service life of materials

Code
01B09218
Duration
01 June 2018 → 31 May 2020
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Engineering and technology
    • Mechanical drive systems
    • Mechanics not elsewhere classified
    • Other mechanical and manufacturing engineering not elsewhere classified
    • Glass
    • Materials science and engineering not elsewhere classified
    • Semiconductor materials not elsewhere classified
    • Other materials engineering not elswhere classified
Keywords
Tribo-corrosion pollution from brake particles
 
Project description

Recent advancements in tribological research prioritizes on tribo-corrosion, proximity to real application and advanced monitoring techniques. This has led to the replacement of classical tribometers by advanced tribotesters which can produce multiple wear mechanisms simultaneously. The proposed tribotester “UTM tribolab” is modular with separate modules for tribo-corrosion, brake, lubrication and coating wear testing.