CMC-metal Static-Friction Imperial
CMC-metal Static-Friction Imperial
CMC-metal Static-Friction Imperial
EDNS01001192004 1
Title:
SoW – CMC-metal static friction coefficient comparison with dynamic friction coefficient
Author(s):
Gonzalo García Luna
CMC Materials Technologist
Summary:
This request for proposal is being provided to Imperial College London as guidance to start active
research to determine the differences between static and dynamic friction coefficient of SiC/SiC CMCs.
This work will focus on the procurement of quasi-static and high frequency friction tests to understand the
variation of the coefficient of friction for SiC/SiC CMCs at various temperatures and different metallic
material pairs.
Keywords:
Ceramic Matrix Composite, CMC, SiC/SiC, static friction coefficient
Document or Record Type: Alternate ID:
Statement of Work [Alternate ID]
Publication Date: Retention Category: Retention Period: Review Date:
24 Jul 2024 Category A Life of product + 10 years N/A
Circulation: Approved By:
Technical Library, Aaron Sippel, Tony Razzell,
Tsamaija Forsythe-Gidharry, Francesco Silva, Sachin [Approver Signature]
Dhiwar, Stephen Pattison, Adam Kent, Christoph
Schwingshackl (Imperial College)
Adam Chamberlain
CMC Senior Material Specialist
VERSION CONTROL
PAGES
ISSUE REASON FOR ISSUE DATE
AFFECTED
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 WORK PROPOSAL .........................................................................................................................................2
2 DELIVERABLES .............................................................................................................................................. 3
3 CONTACT DETAILS....................................................................................................................................... 3
4 IP AND EXPORT CONTROL ......................................................................................................................... 3
1 WORK PROPOSAL
This request for proposal is being provided to Imperial College London as guidance to start active
research to determine the differences between quasi-static and dynamic friction coefficient of
SiC/SiC CMCs. This document provides a high-level description of the programme and proposes a
test matrix with the initial test conditions. Rolls-Royce and Imperial College London will work together
to fully define test matrices and any specimens or equipment that are needed to execute the effort.
All conditions may be subject to change depending on the results of the early tests.
This work will focus on the procurement of quasi-static and high frequency friction tests to
understand the variation of the coefficient of friction for SiC/SiC CMCs at various temperatures and
different metallic material pairs.
A test matrix with the desired testing order is provided in Table 1. This set of experiments comprises
a combination of quasi-static and dynamic friction tests given the results discovered in a previous
project, where it was observed that there is a bedding in effect and the friction coefficient needs
some time during the dynamic test to stabilise the final numerical value obtained.
For this, the test rig must be adapted in first instance to perform (quasi-)static friction tests compared
to the already existing dynamic method. It’s recommended to develop the test method at RT and
once it’s feasibility has been demonstrated, then proceed to upgrade the system to allow for testing
at 800oC.
Rolls-Royce will provide the material samples needed for the experiments, but due to material
availability, there are different quantities of the different metals as stated in Table 1.
©2023 Rolls-Royce
Technology for Export Control
Private
The proposed test procedure for each pair of samples (i.e., CMC and corresponding metal from Table
1) is as follows:
Note that the samples must remain in contact for the whole of the 7 measurement (3 static + 1 dynamic
+ 3 static) and must not be disassembled from the test rig.
2 DELIVERABLES
All tested specimens are to be returned in labelled and seal plastic bags or containers to prevent
subsequent damage. If a specimen has failed into several pieces, each piece should be individually
bagged. Test specimens should be delivered to Rolls-Royce incrementally, in batches, ensuring that
all specimens are returned within a month of test and inspection completion.
Milestones:
• 30th September 2024 – Presentation with final report summarising all work and progress, as
well as all the test results
3 CONTACT DETAILS
The SiC/SiC CMC specimens are export controlled per ECCN 1C007.c.2 in the US Export
Administration Regulations (EAR) Commodity Control List (CCL) and EU dual use export control list.
Due to export control restrictions, SiC/SiC CMC samples cannot be handled by any national of a
country marked in the NS2 column of Section 738 – commerce country list. The data generated under
this programme of work will have a rating of 1E001 under UK jurisdiction.
©2023 Rolls-Royce
Technology for Export Control
Private