Research, Discover, Innovate
Research, Discover, Innovate
Ocean tribology is a new and exciting field of research that focuses on the study of friction, wear, and lubrication in marine environments. Offshore wave energy converters (WECs) rely on different mechanical sub-systems such as hydraulic cylinders, joints, hinges, cables, gears and bearings to convert and transmit the kinematic energy transported by the waves and tides into mechanical usable energy. In order to comply with the increasing environmental regulations, and protect the mechanical moving components exposed to the marine environment from excessive wear, and primarily to transmit the power through the hydraulic circuit bio-based lubricants have been proposed as a green alternative to replace conventional hydraulic-fluids and mineral oil.
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About
Ocean Tribology
Our work involves designing and testing new wave energy conversion technologies, developing advanced lubricants to improve the performance and durability of mechanical systems, and conducting fundamental research to better understand the underlying principles of wave energy conversion and tribology
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Wave energy is a promising renewable energy source with the potential to provide a significant amount of clean energy to the world. However, wave energy converters are still under development, and one of the challenges that needs to be addressed is their reliability.
