The effect of shear stresss on lubricant behaviour
Lead Research Organisation:
Imperial College London
Department Name: Mechanical Engineering
Abstract
The project investigates in situ conditions in engineering contacts under high pressure high shear conditions. The aim is to investigate the effect of molecular structure on the rheology. The project is highly interdisciplinary, implementing fluorescent spectroscopy techniques.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Janet Wong (Primary Supervisor) | |
| Stephen Jeffreys (Student) |
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP/N509486/1 | 01/10/2016 | 31/03/2022 | |||
| 1889948 | Studentship | EP/N509486/1 | 11/07/2016 | 10/01/2020 | Stephen Jeffreys |
| Description | Understanding the flow of a lubricant under high pressure and high shear relating to automotive systems such as engines and transmissions. The flow governs the friction through the contacts. The aim is to understand the applicability of common flow assumptions, the conditions where they break down and the physical parameters governing the flow and therefore friction. In this work, we have made specific progress in developing novel in situ techniques to look inside the high pressure tribological contacts and measure the flow and parameter governing the flow. The work is vital for knowledge in low friction and high friction (traction) automotive systems. |
| Exploitation Route | To develop a novel velocimetry technique to understand the flow behaviour under isothermal conditions. This would be vital for modelling elastohydrodynamic friction and advancing the field of tribology. |
| Sectors | Energy |
| Description | Discussion with CRRC_20190329 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Presentation and discussion of the group activities which are relevant to future transportation needs. Lots of questions were entertained. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Discussion with CRRC_20191009 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A presentation, laboratory demonstration and lab tour show casing how our work can help developing of future transportation systems. A lively discussion was held. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Discussion with Exxon_20191205 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | A detailed discussion on our research on lubricant flow and how that can be applied to the development of base fluid. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Discussion with FTI_20190305 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | A presentation and discussion on the latest development in our understanding on lubricant flow and how this knowledge is relevant to the development of coating. The company showed strong interest. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Discussion with Lubrizol_20190317 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | A presentation, discussion and lab tour to highlight the research activity in the group. And NDA was signed as a result to facilitate further discussion. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | ITC_20190918 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Multiple presentation in one of the largest tribology conference, showcasing our research to both practioners, students and researchers. All presentations drew large crowds and lively discussions follows |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Laboratory demonstration_SKF_20190308 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | A laboratory demonstration of our work, showing our latest experimental development and how knowledge obtained can be applied to the industry. Lots of questions from the audience were entertained. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Presentation and discussion with Dalian Dianqian and Yongji Dainji_20190628 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A presentation and panel discussion on how our research can be helpful in the development of drive train of future transportation |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Presentation and discussion with company on high speed bearing_20190828 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | A presentation and a lively discussion on our research in nanoadditives and how this can be applied to high speed bearing. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | STLE conference_Nashville_20190520 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Multiple presentations were done in STLE meeting (one of the largest professional lubrication engineering conference). They are have attracted large crowds and smaller groups discussion were held on various topics of our research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Tribology showcase_20190708 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Participation in an event that showcase the research in the group both present and future. A laboratory demonstration followed. A lively discussion were conducted after. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Workshop presentation_Viscous liquids_20190509 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | A panel discussion that discuss the latest development in the theory of viscous fluid flow. We presented our latest experimental development on how we can bridge developed theories to engineering applications. Lots of interest were generated. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |