Award of Tribometer Supply Contract to PCS Instruments for University of Leeds
University Of Leeds · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Tribometer Supply Contract to PCS Instruments for University of Leeds
Awarded 08 Nov 2016
Awarded08 Nov 2016
Value£0.00
SupplierPCS Instruments
AgencyUniversity Of Leeds
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 8y 12mo ago1y term
Awarded 8 Nov 2016Expired 11 Nov 2017
About
The University of Leeds awarded a contract to PCS Instruments for the supply of a tribometer to complement the facilities within the School of Food Science and Nutrition's oral and allied soft tribology research.
The equipment supports fundamental scientific research on food quality, including measurement of coefficient of friction and Stribeck curves, traction under different lubrication regimes, film thickness measurement, and friction under transient conditions.
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