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Full-Text Articles in Tribology
Nissan Leaf Disassembly Tool And Test Stand Design, Mariah Z. Hodge
Nissan Leaf Disassembly Tool And Test Stand Design, Mariah Z. Hodge
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
The Akron Engineering Tribology Laboratory has developed a water-based lubricant and aims to test and observe if the water-based lubricant could work in an electric vehicle environment. As parameters for creating a test stand to mimic an electric motor environment are not readily available online, the goal of this senior design project is to take apart a used Nissan Leaf engine to define the parameters a test stand must meet to accurately recreate an electric motor environment. Knowing these parameters, a test stand will then be designed for testing the water-based lubricants. The purpose of building a test stand to …
Design New Stage For Vacuum Pin On Disk, Miranda Boyd
Design New Stage For Vacuum Pin On Disk, Miranda Boyd
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
For my senior design project, I am redesigning the moving stage for the vacuum pin-on-disk test used in the Akron Engineering Tribology Lab. This system is used to evaluate bearings and lubricants for aerospace applications under controlled vacuum conditions. The current stage design limits flexibility when adjusting for different testing parameters, so my goal is to develop a new movable stage that allows for varying weights and loads to be applied accurately and safely. The redesigned stage will improve test efficiency, adaptability, and precision, ensuring the system can accommodate a wider range of experimental conditions and materials while maintaining compatibility …
Kruss Modifications, Anderson W. Howard
Kruss Modifications, Anderson W. Howard
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
My project focuses on modifying a test device in the AETL to allow for high temperature test to be performed. I am also adding modifications to make it safer to perform tests using the high-pressure system.
Extending Trailer, Alex Grove
Extending Trailer, Alex Grove
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
The goal of this research project is to revolutionize the convenience in towable transportation. This innovative design aims to enhance the versatility of pull-behind trailers by incorporating an extendable feature, allowing users to effortlessly adjust the length according to their specific needs. Whether navigating tight spaces or accommodating extra cargo, our trailer adapts to diverse situations, providing unmatched flexibility. In addition to its adjustable length, the trailer is engineered to be compactable, addressing the storage constraints often faced by users with limited space. The collapsible design ensures easy storage without compromising on functionality, making it an ideal solution for individuals …
Timken Black Oxide False Brinelling Project, Elizabeth Kotzalas
Timken Black Oxide False Brinelling Project, Elizabeth Kotzalas
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
There is a known issue that occurs in wind turbine main shaft bearings, among other bearing types and applications during transportation or while the turbine is powered on, but the bearing is not spinning. This issue is damage that is confined to mostly the raceways but can damage the rollers over time. It is called false brinelling and is a material removal from the raceways due to repeated tiny vibrations of the rollers over the same area. A question was posed on whether black oxide surface treatment could reduce false brinelling wear on bearings in this application, and as a …
Pulse Reverse Current Electrodeposited Tio2 Doped Ni-W Coating, Sydney Hughes
Pulse Reverse Current Electrodeposited Tio2 Doped Ni-W Coating, Sydney Hughes
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Nickel-Tungsten (Ni-W) coatings via the pulse reverse current method have been under development as a potential replacement for typical Chromium/Cadmium coatings. To increase the effectiveness of Ni-W as a coating, dopants have been tested to decrease microcracks and pores and increase overall tribological performance. Previous research by Timken Engineered Surfaces Laboratory showed that Ni-W doped with TiO2 nanoparticles had a positive effect on coating performance. The purpose of this study was to determine the ideal solution parameters (i.e. TiO2 concentration, pH) to maximize the benefit of the dopant when samples are subjected to tribological testing. Here, solutions of …