Characterisation and optimisation of the tribological properties of hybrid porous components in lubricated conditions (C05)

• Subject Area: Engineering Design, Machine Elements, Product Development
• Term: since 2024
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 511263698

The behaviour of a tribological contact is influenced by the characteristics of the contacting bodies. Thus, it can be changed by using hybrid porous materials. The scope of this project is to characterise the properties of HyPo-components in tribological contacts, especially in lubricated conditions. Means and methods of tailoring their tribological behaviour and of evaluating their service life will be developed. This will be accomplished by conducting simulative work to understand and describe the relevant contact processes in HyPo-components and experimental characterising the tribological properties.

• DFG Programme: CRC/Transregios
• Subproject of: TRR 375: Multi-functional high performance components made from hybrid porous materials
• Applicant Institution: Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau
• Project Heads: Professor Dr.-Ing. Oliver Koch; Professor Dr.-Ing. Stefan Thielen