Considering the growing interest in substituting internal combustion engine vehicles with
highly efficient electric vehicles around the world, this paper aims to contribute with a …

Hydraulic seal, generally made up of elastomers, is used in hydraulic systems to prevent the
leakage and facilitate the efficient transmission of fluid power into mechanical power. Most of …

Running improperly for an extended period of time will induce irreversible damage to knee
joints, which can bring about excruciating pains to joggers. Wearable sensors for continual …

Polymers are widely used in bearing applications. In the case of water-lubricated stern tube
bearings, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)-based composites are used due to their …

Nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) composites possess remarkable wear-resistance and
prominent dam** properties enhanced by surface modified Ti 3 C 2-MXene with …

Efficiency improvements in heat pump can drastically reduce global energy demand. Caloric
heat pumps are currently being investigated as a potentially more efficient alternative to …

In the hydraulic system, investigation of seal failure is very important for reliable operation.
The U-cup seal of thermosetting amorphous polyurethane material was tested to analyze the …

Pipeline inspection gauge (PIG) applied for dewatering and cleaning operation frequently
suffers from blockage risk, especially in elbow section. Definitive solution to the blockage …

Because of the fluid viscous shear and the asperity contact friction, a temperature rise will
occur in the sealing zone, which may cause rupturing of lubrication films or wear failure of …