THIN LAYER ACTIVATION TECHNOLOGY AS ON-LINE WEAR MEASUREMENT IN THE TRIBOLOGY LAB
The reliability of industrial equipment, transportation systems, nuclear and conventional power plants, etc., can be significantly influenced by surface phenomena such as corrosion and wear. With the increasing pressure on development time and the need for higher performance, there is also an increasing need to measure and quantify the degradation phenomena faster and better. In this perspective, nuclear activation technology - as already used in engine testing- can provide accurate in-situ measurement and precise monitoring of wear, mass transfer, corrosion and erosion.