Bachelor / Master Thesis: Further Development of a High-Pressure Viscometer for Tribological Applications
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.
The Institute for Machine Elements and Systems Engineering) operates a custom-built high-pressure viscometer (HPV) for investigating the pressure-dependent viscosity of lubricants under pressures of up to 8000 bar. The system is an essential experimental tool for tribological research and lubricant characterization.
To improve usability, reliability, and measurement efficiency, the existing experimental setup will be modernized through mechanical and electrical redesign.
Tasks:
- Redesign of selected mechanical components
- Development of improved electronic components and wiring concepts
- Integration of new sensors, switches and sensors.
- CAD Development
Requirements:
- Independence and reliability
- Interest and basic knowledge in experimental engineering
- 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
Schinkelstr. 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
