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TRIBOLOGY [11 records]

Record 1 2019-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Engineering
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
OBS

tribology : The branch of science and technology concerned with interacting surfaces in relative motion and with associated matters(such as friction, wear, lubrication, and the design of bearings).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Ingénierie
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
OBS

tribologie : discipline regroupant sciences et technologies s'intéressant aux interactions entre surfaces en contact, à leurs causes, à leurs effets et aux moyens de les amplifier ou de les réduire, la tribologie traite des problèmes de contact, de frottement, d'usure et de lubrification.

Spanish

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Record 2 2013-12-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optics
  • Lubrication Technology
CONT

Research in tribology includes studies on head/disk metrology, interferometric microscopy, interfacial stiction and adhesion, environmental effects and tribochemistry, boundary and mixed lubrication, thin-film sliding damage mechanisms, tribofilm formation on ceramics, elastoplastic and fracture mechanics analysis of layered media, development of new film materials by ion implantation and CVD [chemical vapor deposition] techniques, and theoretical studies on surface texture and flash temperature rises in sliding contact.

CONT

Optical Test Methods and Coherent Optical Techniques. Image modulation testing using direct and interferometric methods. Dark ground, phase-contrast and interferometric microscopy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Optique
  • Tribologie
OBS

Quel que soit le type d'instrument de contrôle choisi, qu'il fasse appel à des détections optiques (interférométrie, microscopie interférométrique), mécaniques (palpeurs) ou électroniques (inductif, STM [microscopie à effet tunnel]), il sera caractérisé par sa dynamique de mesure et sa précision.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Óptica
  • Técnica de lubricación
CONT

La microscopía interferométrica es una técnica de no contacto para la caracterización de superficies en tres dimensiones. Los objetivos interferométricos disponen de un divisor de haz que envía una parte de la luz a la superficie de la muestra y otra parte a un espejo de referencia. La luz reflejada de estas dos superficies se recombina formando bandas de interferencia que se recogen en una cámara CCD [con dispositivo de acoplamiento de cargas].

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Record 3 2010-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lubrication Technology
DEF

The science and technology of interacting surfaces in relative motion and of the practices related thereto.

OBS

This term was introduced by a group set up by the British Department of Education and Sciences and defined in their report "Lubrification-tribology" in 1966.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tribologie
DEF

Science et technologie des surfaces solides en contact.

OBS

Traite des multiples aspects du frottement, de la lubrification, de l'usure et de l'adhérence.

Spanish

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Record 4 - external organization data 2007-11-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Nuclear Power Stations
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

Vibration analysis, tribology and thermography are all examples of condition monitoring techniques.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Centrales nucléaires
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

L'analyse des vibrations, la tribologie et la thermographie sont des exemples de techniques de contrôle de l'état.

Spanish

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Record 5 - external organization data 2007-11-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Plant Safety
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

Vibration analysis, tribology and thermography are all examples of condition monitoring techniques.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sûreté des centrales nucléaires
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

L'analyse des vibrations, la tribologie et la thermographie sont des exemples de techniques de contrôle de l'état.

Spanish

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Record 6 2003-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
  • Lubrication Technology
CONT

Tribology test of solid materials, coatings and lubricants.

OBS

tribology : A study that deals with the design, friction, wear, and lubrication of interacting surfaces in relative motion(as in bearings or gears).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
  • Tribologie
CONT

Essai tribologique - une approche systémique [...] Qu'est ce que la tribologie ? On pourrait la définir simplement comme l'étude du frottement, de l'usure et de la lubrification. Toute étude tribologique sert à comprendre et à optimiser les propriétés de frottement et/ou usure de l'application considérée, comme par exemple des roulements à billes, des freins de voiture ou des montres mécaniques.

Spanish

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Record 7 2002-06-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Centres
CONT

The European Technology Exposure Facility(EuTEF) is a programmable, multifunctional, fully automated system. The modular architecture provides uniform interfaces for instruments-up to seven instrument modules can be accommodated and operated simultaneously. Five instruments are under development :-TRIBOLAB, a tribology testbed developed by INTA(E) ;-PLEGPAY, a plasma electron gun payload developed by LABEN(I) ;-MEDET, the Material Exposure and Degradation Experiment on TEF, developed by CNES/ESA/ONERA/University of Southampton;-DEBIE-2, a space debris detector developed by ESA(the first is flying on the Proba satellite) ;-FIPEX, the Flux Probe Experiment developed by the University of Stuttgart(D).

OBS

Columbus precursor flights.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Centres spatiaux

Spanish

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Record 8 2002-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Lubrication Technology
OBS

The International Tribology Council is non-commercial and non-political. Members cover all disciplines. The International Tribology Council is an international organization of Tribology Societies, Groups and Associations. ITC is a Corresponding Member of UNESCO.

OBS

Title reproduced from the document "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", with the authorization of UNESCO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Tribologie
OBS

Appellation tirée du document «United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions», avec l'autorisation de l'UNESCO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Técnica de lubricación
OBS

Extraido de "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", con la autorización UNESCO.

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Record 9 2001-04-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rheology
OBS

branch : also said of tribology-an important branch of tribology concerning the separation by a lubricant film of two bodies in relative motion under an applied load.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Rhéologie
DEF

Ensemble de modèles rhéologiques élémentaires groupés en série et/ou en parallèle.

Spanish

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Record 10 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Lubrication Technology
OBS

Tribology is the study of the phenomena of friction and wear-and tear on all types of substances; by addressing the effects of fatigue and wear, tribology contributes to lengthening the life of mechanical systems and limiting the risks of breakage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Tribologie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Técnica de lubricación
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Record 11 1994-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Astronautics
OBS

The European Space Tribology Laboratory(ESTL) established within the UK National Centre of Tribology at Risley has become the established European centre of space tribology and mechanism testing... Briefly stated, the purpose of ESTL is to carry out mechanism tests under realistic and closely controlled environmental conditions, to engage in theoretical analysis and experimental investigations and to provide a consultancy service to the space industry of Europe.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Astronautique

Spanish

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