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- Lyu, Yezhe, 1987-, et al.
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A pin-on-disc study on the tribology of cast iron, sinter and composite railway brake blocks at low temperatures
- 2019
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Ingår i: Wear. - : Elsevier. - 0043-1648 .- 1873-2577. ; , s. 48-52
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Most freight wagons in the EU use cast iron brake blocks. Cast iron brake blocks have a stable braking capability in different environmental conditions, but wear down the wheel tread quickly. Therefore, there is a need to understand the tribology of other brake block materials. A pin-on-disc tribometer placed in a temperature-controlled chamber is used to investigate the tribology of cast iron, sinter and composite railway brake blocks at low ambient temperatures. Pins made from different brake blocks are tested with discs made from steel wheels. Both friction coefficient and wear are evaluated at five different temperatures from + 10 to − 30 °C. The cast iron block demonstrated the greatest wear at − 10 and − 20 °C, due to the ductile-to-brittle transition at low temperatures. The worn graphite from cast iron is likely to become a solid lubricant, reducing the friction at − 10 and − 20 °C. For the composite brake block, a gradual decrease in friction with decreasing temperature was found. The sinter brake block was not sensitive to changes in ambient temperature. The sliding speed in the current study is relatively low and further study at higher speed is suggested in order to evaluate the tribological performance of different brake blocks.
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- Bergseth, Ellen, 1979-, et al.
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A note on the pitting life of IQ steel versus 16MnCr5 steel in a back to back gear test rig
- 2018
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- IQ-steel is isotropic (i.e. equally strong in all directions), cleaner, and with less inclusions than 16MnCr5 regular gear steel (RS). IQ-steel is used in diesel inlets and for bearings but to date has not been used for gears. Previous studies, has shown good potential to increase the bending fatigue life of gears. The method in this study is a mechanical test procedure to determine the pitting load capacity of gear transmission lubricants, but with the focus on comparing the pitting load capacity of the two steel types IQ-steel with RS. Times to failures, photographs of the fatigue damage are presented in the study. Gear teeth from each steel type were analysed using SEM. The results, which are based on six tests in total (three IQ-steel and three RS-steel gear pairs), indicate that the IQ-steel may have at least similar surface capacity as the regular steel.Keywords: Pitting life, Gear, IQ-steel
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- Bergseth, Ellen, 1979-, et al.
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A Wear Detection Parameter for the Wheel–Rail Contact Based on Emitted Noise
- 2019
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Ingår i: Tribology Transactions. - : Informa UK Limited. - 1040-2004 .- 1547-397X. ; 62:3, s. 496-503
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This article describes how a wheel–rail wear detection parameter based on noise was developed by running a rapid transit train instrumented with microphones in a depot with a small curve radius. This full-scale test made use of previous knowledge gained from lab-scale tests. The lab- and full-scale tests showed that noise could be used as an indicator of wear transition, when normal wear turns into severe or catastrophic wear. This transition was accompanied by a significant increase in sound pressure and a broader sound pressure amplitude spectrum; that is, a narrow initial amplitude distribution in the normal wear regime and a broader distribution in the severe wear regime. The measured noise from the inner/low and outer/high rails was analyzed in conjunction with the wear from the outer wheel and comparisons were made between cleaned (exposed to severe wear) and lubricated (no wear) rail. Based on those analyses, a wear detection parameter criterion was developed for this specific train. This wear parameter has been implemented in a real-time condition monitoring system so that warnings of the risk for severe wear could be sent to the maintenance department. Validation of the wear parameter and challenges linked to open system conditions are discussed in this article.
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- Bergseth, Ellen, 1979-, et al.
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Effects of thrust washer bearing surface characteristics on planetary gear train wear
- 2019
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Ingår i: Wear. - : Elsevier. - 0043-1648 .- 1873-2577. ; 432-433
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Thrust washers in spur planetary gears are placed between the planet wheel and planet carrier and act as spacers and wear pads. Metal to metal sliding contact between the planet wheel – washer – carrier causes frictional power losses that, combined with starved lubrication, may cause high contact temperatures and thermo-mechanical effects that potentially trigger thermo-elastic instabilities and excessive local wear. The planetary gear system would benefit from a low-friction interface between the washer and the planet wheel. Five washers with different surface treatments were tested in a full-scale gear rig. These tests were also replicated as closely as possible in a pin-on-disc tribometer. The following types of finishing material treatments were studied: a chemical nickel coating plus polymer on a nitro-carburised surface, a combination of nitro-carburization and solid lubricant layers, electroless deposited chemical nickel coating plus polymer, nitro-carburizing, and manganese phosphating. The frictional results indicate that tribometer tests can be used to compare and classify new washer materials. Lab scale tests show that a new experimental self-lubricating tribomaterial that was applied with laser cladding has a promising potential to increase planetary gear train robustness and service life, especially if the surface is fine grinded.
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- Bergseth, Ellen, 1979-, et al.
(författare)
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EXPERIENCES OF STUDYING GEAR TRIBOLOGY IN A FZG TEST SET-UP
- 2018
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- The main objective of this study is to review the last decade of experimental work in the field of gear pitting life andefficiency of an FZG gear test rig. Located at KTH Machine Design, the FZG rig has led to critical findings with an impacton gear transmissions, such as high efficiency and long fatigue life. The different FZG test set-ups, the sampling methodsand the results (and their limitations) are discussed, and measures are proposed to reduce the limitations. The findingsof this study are used as input to an impact case on how research at a university can provide the major transportindustry in Sweden with the knowledge and the methods to evaluate gear performance.
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- Bergseth, Ellen, 1979-, et al.
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Investigation of pitting resistance in ultra clean IQ-Steel vs commonly used conventional steel; 158Q vs 16MnCr5 : Back-to-back pitting tests
- 2015
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Rapport (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- KTH Machine Design has conducted pitting tests on gears made out of two different types of steel in a standard back-to-back pitting test rig (FZG). The tested gears were produced from Ovako’s IQ-Steel in grade 158Q and compared to the behaviour of a reference steel, commonly used conventional steel in grade 16MnCr5 (reference steel, RS). The test method is a mechanical test procedure generally used to determine the pitting load capacity of gear transmission lubricants, but in this study the purpose was to compare the pitting load capacity of the two steel types. The report is based on the test procedure described in FVA – Information sheet Research Project No. 371 (Practice Relevant Pitting Test) with minor changes. Time to failure and photographs of the fatigue damages are presented in this report. One gear tooth from each steel type was analysed using SEM. The results, which are based on six tests in total (three gear pairs IQ-Steel and three RS-steel), indicate that the IQ-Steel has better surface durability than the reference steel. To better understand the mechanisms involved, further tests are suggested.
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- Bergseth, Ellen, 1979-
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On tribological design in gear tooth contacts
- 2012
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Doktorsavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- The correct tribological design will have a considerable effect on a gear’s service life and efficiency. The purpose of this thesis is to clarify the impact of variation in the gear tooth flank tribological system on the gear contact load capacity – to increase the understanding of how surface topography and lubricant interact.In this thesis the variation in surface topography inherent in the manufacturing method has been shown, by experimental work and computer simulations, to be an important factor for the contact condition in the early life of gears. Surface analysis revealed that the formation and composition of surface boundary layers depends strongly on the chemical composition of the lubricant, but also on pre-existing surface boundary layers. Additionally, surface boundary layers play a major role in frictional behaviour, wear and in allowing the lubricant to react properly with the surfaces.Paper A presents the current ISO 6336 calculation of surface durability. A robust design approach was used to investigate the extent to which the current standard for calculation of surface durability allows for manufacturing variations and the choice of lubricant.Paper B investigates the extent to which a logarithmical profile modification can increase gear contact pressure robustness compared to traditional lead profiles for gears.Paper C compares different gear manufacturing methods and their as-manufactured (fresh unworn) surface topographies, using measured surface topographies as input to a contact simulation program.Paper D examines surface boundary layer formation and the corresponding wear in relation to different anti-wear additives in an environmentally adapted base oil.Papers E and F make use of specimens with surface topographies imitating two gear manufacturing methods (grinding and superfinishing) to be used in a twin-disc and barrel-on-disc machine respectively. The contacts are analysed by friction measurements and simulations combined with methods for surface analysis.
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- Bergseth, Ellen, 1979-, et al.
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Study of surface roughness and surface orientation on friction in rolling/sliding contacts: barrel-on-disc versus twin-disc
- 2017
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Gears are one of the most important means of mechanical power transmission. Even though the efficiency is high for a gear pair today, further decrease in friction can contribute to lower the fuel consumption. A barrel-on-disc machine (same setup as ball-on-disc) to simulate a rolling/sliding gear contact was used to study the impact of manufacturing method, grinding and superfinishing, on friction. To evaluate the extent to which friction and wear can be diminished by reducing surface roughness and changing surface orientation. Measurement results showed that the change of lubricant had an impact on friction in the mixed to boundary lubrication regimes similar to that of the change of main surface orientation. The results were compared with those from a parallel study involving a twin-disc machine, also used to simulate rolling/sliding contacts (see Figure). Measurements and simulations showed that the barrel-on-disc and twin-disc setups reflected the same friction trends. However, the friction coefficient using the barrel-on-disc setup was almost twice as large as that found using the twin-disc machine. The wear mechanisms also differed: micropits occurred on discs used in the twin-disc set-up whereas normal or no wear was found on the barrel-on-disc specimens. The difference in contact geometry is believed to be the main reason for the higher friction level in the barrel-on-disc machine. A computer contact analysis was used to clarify the differences using perfectly smooth and computer-generated textured surfaces.
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- Bergseth, Ellen, 1979-, et al.
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Study of Surface Roughness on Friction in Rolling/Sliding Contacts : Ball-on-Disc Versus Twin-Disc
- 2020
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Ingår i: Tribology letters. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1023-8883 .- 1573-2711. ; 68:2
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Although the efficiency of a gear pair is currently high, a better understanding of surface/lubricant contribution on efficiency is critical. Electrified drivelines will, for example, impose higher speed and alternate loading, and it is expected that these new conditions will, to a greater extent, rely on the surface/lubricant characteristics. Phenomena taking place in the gear contact is often measured using ball-on-disc and twin-disc tribometers. In this study, these two test set-ups were compared in order to assess differences in the behaviour of surface/lubricant interactions. Results showed that ball-on-disc and twin-disc set-ups reflect the same friction trends. However, the friction results differed by a factor of roughly two, even though the tribometers were set-up to run at the same contact pressure. The wear mechanisms also differed: micropits occurred on discs used in the twin-disc set-up, whereas normal or no wear was found on the ball-on-disc specimens. The contact conditions for the two test set-ups were also analysed using a numerical model. The comparison of these two machines may aid gear designers in selecting the proper experimental set-up for their purpose.
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- Bergstedt, Edwin, et al.
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Gear micropitting initiation of ground and superfinished gears : Wrought versus pressed and sintered steel
- 2021
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Ingår i: Tribology International. - : Elsevier BV. - 0301-679X .- 1879-2464. ; 160
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This paper investigates the resistance of micropitting on two materials, using an FZG back-to-back test rig with CPT gears. The materials are wrought steel (16MnCr5) and a commercial powder metallurgical material (AstaloyTM Mo). Two finishing methods were studied: grinding and superfinishing. Experimental results show that the superfinishing prevented micropitting, but led to premature failure due to cracks in the root caused by tip-to-root interference. Micropitting was initiated at a higher load stage for the powder metallurgical steel compared to the ground wrought steel. The failure mechanisms were similar between materials with the same surface finish. The powder metallurgical steel showed subsurface initiated fatigue compared to the wrought ground steel having surface-initiated fatigue. Testing new finishing methods and materials, one has to be aware of the influence of the gear micro geometry.
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- Bergstedt, Edwin, 1986-, et al.
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Gear Micropitting Initiation of Ground and Superfinished Gears: Wrought versus Pressed and Sintered Steel
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Ingår i: Tribology International. - 0301-679X .- 1879-2464.
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This paper investigates the resistance of micropitting on two materials, using an FZG back-to-back test rig with C-PT gears. The materials are wrought steel (16MnCr5) and a commercialpowder metallurgical material (AstaloyTM Mo). Two finishing methods were studied: grinding andsuperfinishing. Experimental results show that the superfinishing prevented micropitting, but ledto premature failure due to cracks in the root caused by tip-to-root interference. Micropitting wasinitiated at load stage 8, and 9 for the ground wrought, and powder metallurgical steel respectively.The failure mechanisms were similar between materials with the same surface finish. The powdermetallurgical steel showed subsurface initiated fatigue compared to the wrought groundsteel having surface-initiated fatigue. Testing new finishing methods and materials, onehas to be aware of the influence of the gear micro geometry.
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- Hjelm, Rikard, et al.
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A multi-perspective method for gear efficiency and contact analysis
- 2023
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Ingår i: Results in Engineering (RINENG). - : Elsevier BV. - 2590-1230. ; 20
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Modern gearing applications, in particular electrification, impose new challenges in many different fields of engineering and research. In specific, new demands are imposed on gears, including higher rotational speed, lower noise acceptance, and increased efficiency, as well as increased resistance against pitting and scuffing. To meet these demands, a better understanding of gear contacts is needed. The Eurostars project Effigears proposes a novel multi-perspective methodology for assessment of gear efficiency and contact analysis. The methodology consists of using a novel surface treatment method, Triboconditioning (R), implemented in a streamfinishing process, surface measurements using a scattered light method, experimental testing using the standardized FZG test rig, and contact simulations using a novel thermal elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication tool. It is found, in preliminary tests, that enhanced gear performance may be enhanced due to Triboconditioning (R) surface treat-ment. Findings also include better understanding of how surface characteristics and lubricants affect scuffing and pitting, and the effect of load distribution on gearset behavior.
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- Kumar, Mayank, 1991-
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Friction in threaded fasteners : Influence of materials and tooling
- 2022
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Doktorsavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Threaded fasteners represent the most common type of machine element, with a unique function that facilitates ease of assembly and disassembly. This ease of disassembly allows machine parts to be reused, refurbished, and recycled. Easy as these components are to assemble, several factors must be considered to achieve the desired clamp force and to utilize the fastener to its full load capacity. The research presented in the thesis compares different tightening strategies and assembly tools to show that the clamp force and it´s scatter are influenced by the variation in the coefficient of friction (CoF) to a much larger extent than by the accuracy of an assembly tool. The research therefore focus on understanding the frictional response in a threaded fastener joint during tightening.A range of design and assembly factors are considered to identify how to increase reliability of the threaded fastener joints. These factors include tightening speed, coating, surface topography, fastener storage conditions, cutting fluid residue and joint material. A torque-controlled, two-step tightening method was mainly used in the studies as it is widely practiced across the production floor of the motor vehicle and general industries to tighten threaded fastener joints. A state-of-the-art friction test rig (FTR) was built to quantify variations in the CoF in the thread and under-head contacts during tightening. Coatings and contact surfaces are also characterized using SEM, FIB, indenters, and optical microscopes to gain an insight to find the likely reasons behind CoF variation. Fasteners with different Zn-based coatings were tightened on plates with surface topographies similar to those found in the motor vehicle industry. The samples were not cleaned before the testing but used "as-received" from the supplier. The degree of damage to the joint surface and fastener thread from the tightening depends on the hardness of the coating. The hardest coating (Zn-Ni) remained relatively unchanged but gave twice as high CoF in the under-head contact compared to the softest coating (Zn-flake). The under-head friction often dominates the tightening process and may be significantly affected by the joint surface topography and the level of cleanliness. In the automotive industry, many parts to be assembled are not thoroughly cleaned, increasing the risk of cutting fluid residue on the joint surface. Different types of cutting fluids were compared in a study with fasteners tightened against “as-received" and cleaned plates. It was shown that CoF might drastically decrease depending on the coating and cutting fluid types. An ester-based fluid performed best, providing the lowest CoF in the under-head contact due to its higher viscosity and polarity. A water-based fluid showed a significantly larger scatter. Water can also influence friction due differences in humidity and temperature. Sometimes fasteners are stored outside a factory which could lead to water diffusion in the coating in hot-humid climate or condensation of water on the fastener surface when it is brought from the outside storage at sub-zero temperatures into the production hall. Water on the coating and inside of it could lead to low CoF, with overtightening and fastener failure as a result. Four Zn-based coatings were compared and showed different response depending on the coating structure and topcoat. Another way to reduce CoF is to use variable speed tightening. It will also increase productivity, as it is faster. It will also improve operator ergonomics, as it gives much lower reaction torque. Much higher CoF was found for EPZ coating when tightened at a constant and very low speed, 5 rpm, due to cohesion that resulted in material transfer, compared to CoF during high, variable speed tightening. At the same time, speed had negligible influence on the CoF when using soft Zn-flake coating as the coating easily sheared off, acting as a solid lubricant.A soft coating is also practical when used in contact with parts made using additive manufacturing (AM). The AM parts are often rough, but a soft coating can mitigate an increase in the under-head CoF. An interesting finding was that the cheapest solution of using an uncoated fastener works very well. An anti-corrosion oil on the plain fastener helped in achieving low CoF. When the AM plate was machined, the CoF and surface damage significantly increased due to the lay of the surface topography created by machining. The findings presented in the thesis increase understanding of how various design and assembly factors govern friction in the thread and under-head contacts. The under-head contact dominates friction response. A proper selection and adjustment of these factors will help design engineers to optimize joint designs and achieve high fastener strength utilization.
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- Lyu, Yezhe, 1987-, et al.
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TRIBOLOGY OF THREE RAILWAY BRAKE BLOCK MATERIALS TESTED AGAINST RAILWAYWHEEL AT LOW TEMPERATURES
- 2018
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Three railway brake block materials, i.e. cast iron, sintered and organic composite, were tested against railway wheel at10, 3, -10, -20 and -30 °C using a pin-on-disc tribometer with regards to the friction and wear performance. At -10 and -20 °C, cast iron tests yielded very high wear losses both on pin and disc samples and low friction coefficient. The largeamount of graphite worn off from the cast iron sample acted as a lubricant. Friction and wear of sintered material arenot sensitive to the change of temperature. Disc sample tested against organic composite at -30 °C showed negativewear loss, indicating that materials were added onto the surface.
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- Mahmood Reza, Khabbazi, 1972-, et al.
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Assembly Feature Data Instance Modeling : Prototype Implementation and Outputs
- 2017
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Ingår i: 2017 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MECHANICAL, SYSTEM AND CONTROL ENGINEERING (ICMSC). - : IEEE. - 9781509065301 ; , s. 343-347
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- This paper introduces the assembly feature data schema instance modeling to pre-examine the schema functionality and output- as the preliminary step for data modeling. In order to link assembly with product design, it is essential to determine which entities of product design are involved at the automated assembly planning and operations. It is possible to assign meaningful attributes (assembly features) to the part model entities in a systematic and structured way. Using object-oriented design, the assembly feature data structure and its relationships are modeled. As a part of the research on product and assembly system data integration within the evolvable production system platform, the instance models for proposed assembly feature data structure provide a deeper understanding and error reduction that might possibly occur at the development of the database. Moreover through instance modeling, the assembly feature data query output format from the database prototype is simulated. An industrial assembly model example with its 3DPart models is chosen to demonstrate the realized assembly feature data set with string data type. The models support the desired simplicity at the database prototype implementation. The output format envisions the interoperability factor between product models and the assembly planning systems.
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- Olofsson, Ulf, 1962-, et al.
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Nanoparticle emissions from the transport sector: health and policy impacts - the nPETS concept
- 2023
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Ingår i: 2022 Conference Proceedings Transport Research Arena, TRA Lisbon 2022. - : Elsevier BV. ; 72, s. 248-255
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Road, rail, air, and sea transport generate a major fraction of outdoor ultrafine particles. However, there is no common methodology for comparable sub 100 nm particle emissions measurement. This paper presents the nPETS (grant agreement No 954377) concept to understand and mitigate the effects of emerging non-regulated nanoparticle emissions. This paper presents the concept and selected results. For example, nucleation and condensation mechanisms occur more frequently in the urban background site, leading to new particle formation, while mostly fresh emissions are measured in the traffic site.
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- Sannellappanavar, G., et al.
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Towards real time automated early gear failure detection
- 2022
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Ingår i: Tribologia. - : The Finnish Society for Tribology. - 0780-2285 .- 1797-2531. ; 39:3-4, s. 42-44
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The ability to stop a gear fatigue test before catastrophic failure has many advantages. However, today, a wide-ly accepted approach is not available. This case study applies a vibration-based condition monitoring methodologyto detect early gear failures. The gear studied takes part in an all-wheel-drive drivetrain system. Vibration signalsfrom four run-to-failure fatigue tests at two constant torque-speed combinations were used as input to time-synchronous averaging and autoregression model generation. The applied methodology shows promising resultsfor early failure detection, and the process is feasible for implementation in an automated environment. Real timeanalysis is also possible since the autoregression model generates a healthy state TSA signal during the early tes-ting stages. However, the time to failure detection varies with operating conditions, with low sensitivity at high-speed and low-torque conditions.
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