Avancerad Funktionelisering av Ytor för ökad Maskinlivslängd - Fun4MEL

Purpose and goal:

The main objective of the project is to quantify the introduced surface functionalization techniques in terms of their circularity, in comparison with current manufacturing practices as well as current component performance. Various measures will be developed for this purpose, such as CO2 emissions or renovation factors. This project will include three major case studies, each of which will focus on critical elements: the cylinder liner, pressure face, and additively manufactured (AM) parts for heat exchangers.

Expected results and effects:

The surface functionalization method is expected to extend the life of the components by at least 30%, while increasing the wear resistance of pressure surfaces by at least 50%, increasing the surface cavitation resistance by 50-70%, reducing the premature failure of the machinery by at least 25%. The developed methods will be implemented on small-scale demonstrators by industrial partners.

The circularity quantification of the newly developed method will be publicly available to increase further knowledge and awareness of the importance of the topic. Approach and implementation:

The project is scheduled for 36 months (three years), starting in November 2023 and ending in December 2026. It is divided into seven work packages (WPs), where each work package has defined milestones. These WPs are: WP1 Project Management WP2 Cavitation-resistant surfaces WP3 Surfaces for enhanced heat exchange

WP4 Wear resistance and friction control WP5 Surface measurement and characterization WP6 Quantitative assessment of circularity WP7 Demonstrators and dissemination