On the tribology design

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Abstract

Tribology design is discussed in a general sense to utilize new possibilities provided by the development of systems engineering of tribo-systems. The contents, target and characteristics of tribology design are discussed. It is emphasized that the tribology design cannot be understood only as the design of tribo-pairs, but also as friction plus wear plus lubrication. Results in the design of rotor-bearing-sealing-gear systems, thrust-bearing systems, piston-rings-cylinder liner systems, active magnetic bearings and a smart tribo-material (or structure) in China are introduced. A Tribology Design Division and a division for building a China Tribology Database have been established in the Tribology Institution, CMES. The National Natural Science Foundation of China provides strong financial support in such activities.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)351-358
Number of pages8
JournalTribology International
Volume32
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1999

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