Chen, X and Wharton, J Functional microstructural surface manufacturing and assessment. In: 5th International Conference of Bionic Engineering (ICBE'16), 21st-24th June 2016, Ningbo, China. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Reduction of energy consumption is one of key issues for the sustainable development. Recent technological development in manufacturing technology has enabled engineers to create surfaces with defined geometrical structures. This paper presents a review of the currently available literature surrounding the research of functional structural surfaces in relation to the beneficial properties, such as frictional reduction and drag reduction. A particular focus is put on rolling and grinding which provides a new way for fast structural functional surface creation. It was found that some particular structures on functional surfaces possess beneficial functions that could reduce energy consumption. Some recent investigations in LJMU are presented to demonstrate the benefits could be acquired from microstructural surfaces.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Additional Information:	This paper might be published in Journal of Bionic Engineering. (MM)
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) T Technology > TS Manufactures
Divisions:	Engineering
Date Deposited:	26 May 2016 08:59
Last Modified:	13 Apr 2022 15:14
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/3588

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