Tribological evaluation of unlubricated and marginally lubricated bearing materials

This thesis presents friction and wear rate measurements of the copper based bearing materials used in thrust bearing of aircraft fuel pumps. Highly detailed friction and wear data was collected from 20% and 30% lead in bronze (leaded bronze) substrates and 10% indium in lead (lead/indium) coated leaded bronze substrates in unlubricated and marginally lubricated conditions. Measurements were made under a wide range of load and speed using a thrust washer test apparatus and pin on disc test equipment.

Name dc:type.qualificationname

phd

Level dc:type.qualificationlevel

doctoral

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

University of Central Lancashire

Year dc:date.issued

2011

Author dc:creator

• Volety, Sarma

Statement dc:rights

• student has requested 2 years embargo Embargo confirmed at 3 years by ISherrington 05/04/11

Language dc:language

en