Tribological systems are determined by the parameters friction, lubrication and wear.
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| Wear: |
- Microscopical investigations (optical microscope, scanning electron
microscope) to investigate the type of wear (abrasive, adhesive, fatigue,
tribooxidation)
- Surface analytical methods (EDX,
XPS,AES,
SIMS) to determine residues of lubricants, material transfer due to adhesive wear and reaction products (e.g. oxides and sulfides).
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| Friction: |
- Tribometer measurements to determine friction coefficient
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| Lubricant analyses |
- Evaluation of lubricant analyses to determine changes of properties and
residues from wear processes
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| In the case of more complex problems, it is possible to perform a literature research to receive
an overview on existing investigations and their results. |