Bachelor / Master Thesis: Future Surface Diagnostics in Machine Elements
Website Institute of Machine Elements and System Engineering
The Institute of Machine Elements and System Development researches the fundamental structural and tribological behaviour of machine elements and depicts this in experimentally validated model descriptions. These model descriptions are used to analyse and design the functional, loss and noise behaviour of entire technical systems with a focus on drive technology. The models developed are also used to research and develop methods of model-based systems engineering as a central element of future, inductive product development processes.
The Tribology department at MSE researches the tribological behaviour of machine elements. The focus of research is on application-orientated basic research. Key topics include the interactions between the lubricant and the surfaces of the lubricated components, the wear behaviour of machine elements and the changes in lubricants caused by use. Other key topics include condition monitoring and service life prediction of machine elements.
Background:
Modern machine elements increasingly require advanced diagnostic methods to understand wear and lubrication processes. Within this project, an existing tribometer will be extended to allow optical access to the tribological contact zone for future in-situ surface analysis.
The objective of this thesis is the design, simulation, and validation of an optical access system integrated into a tribological test rig.
Tasks:
- Literature Review: In-situ surface anaylsis
- CAD Development
- FEM Simulations
- Manufacturing Support
- Results Interpretation and Reporting
Requirements:
- Independence and reliability
- Interest in Tribology
- Hands-on mentality
- Good knowledge of English
What we offer:
- Intensive support & mentoring
- Flexible work focus
- Co-authorship in research publication
We look forward to your application by email:
Yelvin Ragimov, M. Sc.
Institute for Machine Elements and Systems Engineering
Schinkelstraße 10, 52062 Aachen
yelvin.ragimov@imse.rwth-aachen.de
Um sich für diesen Job zu bewerben, sende deine Unterlagen per E-Mail an yelvin.ragimov@imse.rwth-aachen.de
