Master Thesis: Wear simulation of mechanical face seals

The Institute for Machine Elements and Systems Engineering researches the fundamental structural and tribological behavior of machine elements and represents this in experimentally validated model descriptions. These model descriptions are used to analyze and design the functional, loss, and structural behavior of complete technical systems, with a focus on drive technology. The developed models are also used for the research and development of methods in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) as a central element of future industrial product development processes.

Developments in sealing technology require seals to be durable at increasing circumferential speeds and to be manufactured from cost-effective materials using intelligent production technologies. The goal is to prevent seal failure, which can lead to the breakdown of the entire technical system. A very important cause of failure is wear. The effects that cause it must be investigated through simulations in addition to tests.

Tasks:

• Further development and coupling of established simulation models for a new, innovative mechanical face seal
• Method development for simulating abrasive wear in mechanical face seals under the influence of foreign particles
• Documentation of results and comparison with existing methods in the literature

Requirements:

• Independent, reliable working approach
• Interest in tribology and multibody simulation
• Prior experience in Matlab/Simulink is advantageous

We offer:

• Work on a topic with high industrial relevance
• Learning of practical simulation methods
• Intensive supervision by our experienced team
• Opportunity to participate in a scientific publication
• Immediate start or by arrangement
• Possibility for remote work via home office access

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Mohamed Yousri, M. Sc.
Institut für Maschinenelemente und Systementwicklung

Schinkelstraße 10, 52062 Aachen
yousri.mohamed@imse.rwth-aachen.de