Search for dissertations about: "friction coefficient"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 169 swedish dissertations containing the words friction coefficient.

  2. 21. Graphene as Solid Lubricant in Polymer Composites : With Application in Hydropower Bearings

    Author : Julian Somberg; Nazanin Emami; Jan Ukonsaari; Gil Gonçalves; Sergei Glavatskih; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Graphene; Solid Lubricant; Polymer Composite; Friction; Hydropower; Machine Elements; Maskinelement;

    Abstract : With a rising global demand for green energy production, hydropower plays a key role in securing a reliable and sustainable energy supply. Hydropower is the largest and most efficient renewable energy source, with an ever-increasing capacity. READ MORE

  4. 22. Tribology for Greener Combustion Engines : Scuffing in Marine Engines and a Lubricating Boric Acid Fuel Additive

    Author : Petra Olander; Staffan Jacobson; Roland Larsson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Friction; wear; lubrication; energy loss; atmospheric emissions; fuel efficiency; transport.; Teknisk fysik med inriktning mot tribomaterial; Engineering Science with specialization in Tribo Materials;

    Abstract : This thesis aims at increased knowledge in two fields of tribological research; both related to making currently used combustion engines greener. The first field regards the possibilities of using a boric acid fuel additive to increase fuel efficiency. READ MORE

  5. 23. Biolubricants and Biolubrication

    Author : Min Wang; Andra Dėdinaitė; Per Claesson; Esben Thormann; Holmberg Krister; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Hyaluronan; Phospholipid; Lubricin; Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein; COMP; Adsorption; Surface Force; Friction; Biolubrication; Boundary Lubrication; Load Bearing Capacity; Synergistic Effects; DLS; QCM-D; AFM.; Hyaluronan; Fosfolipid; Lubricin; Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein; COMP; Adsorption; Ytkraft; Friktion; Biologisk smörjning; Gränsskiktssmörjning; Lastbärande förmåga; Synergieffekter; DLS; QCM-D; AFM.; Kemi; Chemistry;

    Abstract : The main objective of this thesis work was to gain understanding of the principles of biolubrication, focusing on synergistic effects between biolubricants. To this end surface force and friction measurements were carried out by means of Atomic Force Microscopy, using hydrophilic and hydrophobic model surfaces in salt solutions of high ionic strength (≈ 150 mM) in presence of different biolubricants. READ MORE

  6. 24. Aspects of Sorption Processes in Thermosiphon and in Falling Film Arrangements

    Author : Henrik Kockum; Avdelningen för kemiteknik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; mass transfer; turbulence; falling film; heat transfer; entropy generation; pressure drop; restriction; friction; void fraction; two-phase flow; thermosiphon; sorption; heat pump; model; Chemical technology and engineering; Kemiteknik och kemisk teknologi;

    Abstract : A study concerning closure relations pertinent to the design of sorption equipment of absorption heat pumps has been undertaken. Specifically, thermosiphon and vertical falling film arrangements were studied. READ MORE

  7. 25. On Surface Topography of Steel Sheet for Car Bodies

    Author : Magnus Jonasson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; paint appearance; forming; steel sheet; bearing area; 3D surface roughness; area parameters; ball filter; friction; surface topography;

    Abstract : This thesis is a contribution to the scientific area of surface topography on sheet metal surfaces. The studies are restricted to exploring the influence of the steel sheet,s surface topography on forming properties and on appearance after painting. READ MORE