Thesis Worker 30 hp - Gearbox Lubrication: Can Water-Based Lubricants Meet Future Driveline Demands?

Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering

In short

This thesis project at TRATON AB offers an opportunity for an M.Sc. student to investigate the chemistry and performance of water-based lubricants for driveline and gearbox applications. The work involves literature review, laboratory experiments, chemical characterization, and evaluation of sustainability potential, contributing to future transportation solutions.

Responsibilities

Conduct a literature review on water-based lubrication, tribo-chemistry, and sustainable lubricant technologies.
Investigate the role of additives, polymers, surfactants, corrosion inhibitors, and other lubricant components.
Develop an experimental methodology for evaluating water-based lubricants.
Perform laboratory testing and chemical characterization of selected lubricants.
Assess opportunities and limitations for future implementation in driveline systems.
Document findings in a written report and present results to relevant stakeholders within TRATON.
Review scientific literature related to water-based lubrication and gearbox tribology.
Plan and perform laboratory experiments using selected water-based lubricant lubricants.
Characterize physical and chemical lubricant properties using analytical techniques.
Compare the performance of water-based lubricants with conventional gearbox oils.
Present conclusions and recommendations for future driveline applications.

Requirements

M.Sc. student in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or Engineering Physics.
Enjoy solving technical challenges through hands-on experimentation.
Driven and curious student.
CV, personal letter and transcript of grades.

Desired Qualifications

Deepen understanding of lubricant technology.

Benefits

Opportunity to get closer to TRATON AB and build valuable relationships for the future.
Contribute to sustainable mobility.
Work closely with experts from TRATON's transmission development, materials technology teams.
Work alongside experienced engineers and researchers in a multidisciplinary environment.

Skills

Chemical EngineeringMaterial ScienceEngineering PhysicsTribologyChemical analysis

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