About Tribology

Self-healing tribocatalytic coatings

22.11.2021 61

Friction is inevitable but wear is controllable! This is the mantra used to develop any mechanical system, especially when they involve rotating and sliding parts. Machine lubrication works wonders in such systems, they help in […]

Slurry Tribology – Tribology of drilling fluids and fracturing fluids

10.11.2021 142

In technical terminology, a slurry is a mixture of solid particles in a liquid that can be readily pumped. The following article describes the use of tribology in understanding slurry-related wear prevalent in drilling operations. […]

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Fast, Faster, Fastest – Ski and Snow Tribology

08.11.2021 197

At Luleå University of Technology (LTU) they are joining forces to establish a Swedish Research Center for Performance & Technology in Sports. Within the multidisciplinary formation we find the newly started Ski and Snow Laboratory […]

Thin-Film Sensor for in Situ Measurement of Temperature Rise in Rolling Contacts

02.11.2021 242

The optimization of lubricated rolling contacts with regard to friction and wear is an engineering challenge due to the complex mechanical, chemical and thermal stresses in the surface near area. Calculation models are used to […]

Testing of Cam-Roller Follower Systems

25.10.2021 269

Throughout time, many test setups have been developed to evaluate the behaviour of cam-roller interfaces and improve their tribological performance. However, the working conditions of these tribological systems are often not accurately captured. The work […]