| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/H30847/01 |
| Title: |
DETERMINATION OF LUBRICATING FILM THICKNESS IN COMPLIANT BEARINGS FOR TOTAL ARTIFICIAL JOINTS |
| Principal Investigator: |
Dowson, Professor D |
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Mechanical Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Leeds |
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Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 July 1992 |
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30 June 1995 |
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81,834
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1) Measurement of lubricating film thickness in cushion form bearings for artificial joints. 2) Development of analytical techniques to predict lubricating film thickness in elastoporous bearings. 3) Extension of film thickness measurements to micro structured surfaces and porous materials. 4) Identification of conditions and locations of fluid film breakdown. 5) Recommendations for bearing design modifications to give improved lubrication.
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