Tribology testing (IMAGE)

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Tribology testing

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Testing with ORNL tribology equipment found that new ionic liquid-based lubricant additives developed for water turbines significantly reduced friction and equipment wear.

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Genevieve Martin, ORNL/U.S. Dept. of Energy

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