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IET Tribology Network

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IET Technical visit to the Tribology research group at Imperial
College, London

Speaker: Professor Hugh Spikes
14 December 2010

2010-12-14 | Power Channel

>> go to webcast >> recommend to friend

The Scale of Tribology and Associated Cost Savings

Speaker: Robert Wood
26 November 2012

2012-11-26 | Power Channel

>> go to webcast >> recommend to friend

Tribological Application in China and Green Tribology

Speaker: Professor Si-wei ZHANG, China University of Petroleum,
Chairman, Advisory Board of Chinese Tribology Institute
6 September 2009

2009-09-06 | Power Channel

>> go to webcast >> recommend to friend

The importance of tribology

10 June 2009

As part of his 88th birthday celebrations, the Duke of Edinburgh presented the Tribology Gold Medal at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Dr Colin Brown, director of engineering at the institution, defines tribology and explains what the prize is awarded for.

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Description:

Tribology is the science and technology of interactive surfaces in relative motion. It incorporates various scientific and technological disciplines such as surface chemistry, fluid mechanics, materials, lubricants, contact mechanics, bearings, and lubrication systems. It is customarily divided into three branches: friction, lubrication, and wear.

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Tribology overview
Tribology is the science and technology of interactive surfaces in relative motion. An overview of the field of tribology can be found here.

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Technical visits deliver delegates a unique opportunity to visit a facility or site of interest that is often closed to the general public.

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Mike Sheehan
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Hugh Spikes
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Martin Stolz
Member

Daniel Dini
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Ian Taylor
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Mark Gee
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Geoffrey Kermode
Member

John Williams
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Mike Goulette
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