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Contact area map obtained using BEM model for Gaussian surface

Contact Area Calculation Tutorial: Boundary Element Based Model vs. Asperity Based Model

14.03.2018 TriboNet

In contact mechanics and tribology it is frequently needed to calculate the contact area between rough surfaces to estimate possible slip, friction, electric conductivity, etc. In this tutorial, it will be shown how to perform […]

Predicting Engine Oil Behavior Under Extreme Pressure

06.01.2020

The Industrial Fluid Properties Simulation Challenge is an open competition designed to push improvements in the field of molecular modeling and ensure simulations are relevant to real world industrial applications. The organizing committee of the [...]
Electric car efficiency

06.12.2022

Table of Contents Importance of electric carComponents of battery-based electric carsThe efficiency of batteries in electric carsEnvironmental impact of electric carsImproving the efficiency of electric cars by vehicle-to-grid and vehicle-to-house networksVehicle-to-grid (V2G)Vehicle-to-house (V2H) Importance of [...]
Unleashing the Hidden Potential of Recycled Plastics in Tribology – Part 1: Polyethylene

13.11.2023

Table of Contents What happens to recycled plastic?Tribology to the rescue!Why does this matter?Recycling with a purpose What happens to recycled plastic? Plastic recycling is great. It is everywhere. Or at least, the talk of [...]
Tribology in Hydrogen energy transition

05.01.2023

Table of Contents Introduction to the hydrogen energy transitionTribological challenges in the hydrogen energy transitionStorage challenges in hydrogen energyReference Introduction to the hydrogen energy transition Hydrogen is considered as a renewable energy source for the [...]
Is there a Future for the Internal Combustion Engine?

02.12.2019

As regulations regarding traditional automobiles and emissions become tighter around the world, the future of the internal combustion engine becomes more uncertain, which is a great concern to those involved in the lubricant business. However, [...]