T01 FZG Machine
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Ryan Schultz will write an introduction/history/application paragraph including industrial partners.
Contents
Current/Previous projects
2006
Hernan Guidi Figueroa and Jabu Thukwana, Tribology Laboratory Data Acquisition System and FZG Machine Upgrade
Report
Hernan Guidi Figueroa, Initial Modelling and Control of The FZG Machine
Report
Jabu Thukwana, Modeling and Control of the FZG Machine
Report
Hernan Guidi Figueroa and Jabu Thukwana 2006 Project files
2008
Tobi Louw, FZG Test Rig Temperature Control Inverse Model Control with Online Parameter Estimation
Report
2010 (Current)
Ryan Schultz services the whole machine (New parts ordered from Germany). All spare parts are in boxes in the FZG room. Photos of the spare parts and a description of their functionality can be found here or on the FZG spares page.
Documentation
The operating instructions for the FZG Machine can be found here
The FZG Technical Drawings can be found here
The FZG Wiring Diagrams can be found here
Test Procedure
Standard FZG 12-Stage Load Test
Download the FZG 12-Stage Load Test Procedure
The standard FZG 12-stage load test is a test that had been developed for testing gear box oils. It is a dip-lubricated test and is performed on oils. According to DIN 51354 a test gear set (type A) is loaded in stages and run for approximately 15 minutes (21 000 revolutions) at each load stage under specified conditions (A/8,33/90) ie gear type A, circumferential speed of 8,33 m/s and initial sump temperature of 90°C. The sump is filled with 1,25 litres of the test oil. During each load stage, the sump oil temperature is noted. N.B. No heat is removed (or added) by means of a heating (or cooling) coil during the test, so that the final temperature at the end of each test gives an indication of the frictional energy converted to heat. After each load stage, the gears are removed, left to cool, cleaned, weighed and visually inspected according to the procedure set out in DIN 51354 - 1970.
