Influence of tribology on global energy consumption, costs and emissions

Calculations of the impact of friction and wear on energy consumption, economic expenditure, and CO2 emissions are presented on a global scale. This impact study covers the four main energy consuming sectors: transportation, manufacturing, power generation, and residential. Previously published four case studies on passenger cars, trucks and buses, paper machines and the mining industry were included in our detailed calculations as reference data in our current analyses. The following can be concluded: Fifty years ago, wear and wear-related failures were a major concern for UK industry and their mitigation was considered to be the major contributor to potential economic savings by as much as 95% in ten years…

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  U.S. Department of Energy

  Awards: AC02-06CH11357, contract DE-AC02-06CH11357, DE-AC02, 06CH11357, DE-AC02-06CH11357, DE-AC02-
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  Tekes
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  Teknologian Tutkimuskeskus VTT
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  Digital, Internet, Materials and Engineering Co-Creation
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  Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

  Awards: AC02-06CH11357, DE-AC02-06CH11357
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  Basic Energy Sciences

  Awards: DE-AC02, AC02-06CH11357, 06CH11357
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  Office of Energy Efficiency