Citation
(1999), "26th Leeds-Lyon Symposium on Tribology", Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Vol. 51 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/ilt.1999.01851dab.018
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 1999, MCB UP Limited
26th Leeds-Lyon Symposium on Tribology
26th Leeds-Lyon Symposium on Tribology
Thinning films and tribological interfaces14-17 September 1999University of Leeds
The following topics will be addressed:
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Thin films and the design of lubricated components such as bearings, gears, cams, piston rings, seals, continuously variable transmissions, bioengineering prostheses etc.
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Tribology of micro electro mechanical systems-computer heads and magnetic storage devices.
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Lubricant rheology.
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Modes of lubrication
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Physical and chemical actions associated with surface films.
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Surface coatings.
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Analysis of rough surfaces including micro-EHL.
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Very thin film (nanometre) lubrication.
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Friction lubrication and wear in thin films.
For further details, contact: Mrs S.M. Moore, The University of Leeds, School of Mechanical Engineering, Leeds LS2 9JT. Tel: (44) (0)113 233 2155; Fax: (44) (0)113 242 4611; E-mail: S.M.Moore@leeds.ac.uk