Profile Optimization of Hydraulic, Polymeric, Sliding Seals by Minimizing an Objective Function of Leakage, Friction and Abrasive Wear

Hydraulic dynamic seals for reciprocating or alternating motion are machine elements with widespread applications in the automotive, aerospace, marine, pharmaceutical and several other industrial sectors. They have been under commercial development for many decades, and are often met in critical pos...

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Main Author: George K. Nikas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Lubricants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/8/4/40