Name: TRIBOCORROSION 2025
Start: 2025-10-21T06:00:00+02:00
End: 2025-10-24T05:59:59+02:00
Location: Arcotel Wimberger

Tribocorrosion 2025
International Conference

Wear in reactive environments from marine applications to hydrogen economy on the way towards decarbonization

The Tribocorrosion 2025 workshop is aimed to bring together scientists and engineers working in academia or in industry interested in getting better understanding and control of the mechanical and chemical interactions governing friction, wear and lubrication in contacts operating in extreme environments (i.e. marine, presence of hydrogen, CO , new fuels or green lubricants). Scientific contributions in all tribocorrosion domains are welcome and specially encouraged those related to…

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TOPICS

Tribological contacts in presence of hydrogen
CO tribocorrosion in oil and gas, geothermal and carbon capture
Water-based and green lubricants
Tribocorrosion of biomedical devices and implants
Tribocorrosion of high strength steels
Energy conversion: tribology of lubricated systems in presence of water and currents
Transportation, electric vehicles
Tribology under high temperature oxidation, steel production
Fundamentals
Modelling and Simulation
Recent research topics

PLENARY SPEAKERS

Andrea ArcifaDr.

Tribology Expert
WinGD Ltd. – Switzerland

Innovative Dual-Fuel Engines for Maritime Decarbonization—Challenges and Solutions

Low-speed two-stroke engines have powered marine transportation for over a century and remain the standard propulsion system for marine transport due to their high efficiency and reliability. Today, as the maritime industry aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to zero by about mid of the century, technological innovation is key to achieving a sustainable future.

As a leading developer of low-speed two-stroke engines, WinGD is committed to advancing the decarbonization of marine transportation by improving fuel efficiency, reducing emissions, and incorporating hybrid power technologies. Furthermore, WinGD develops dual-fuel (DF) engines capable of operating on alternative fuels, such as methanol and ammonia. These alternative fuels are expected to gain increasing relevance in the comingdecades, given their potential to significantly reduce or even eliminate CO2 emissions from internal combustion engines. However, their adoption requires the development of new designs and processes to ensure continued safety, performance, and durability.

This presentation will outline WinGD’s approach to decarbonization, with a focus on overcoming challenges related to the application of alternative fuels, such as ammonia’s corrosive nature and its effects on lubrication.

Richard Barker

Professor in Corrosion Science and Engineering and Fellow of the Institute of Corrosion
University of Leeds (UoL)

Sustainable Corrosion and Erosion Control: From Inhibitors to Novel Technologies

One persistent issue that plagues carbon abatement and energy sectors is infrastructure degradation through corrosion. Currently, the most popular method of internal corrosion control for carbon steel infrastructure consists of the application of corrosion inhibitors which suppress corrosion through surface adsorption. This technology is well-established, being relied upon in both traditional energy industries, as well as emerging areas, such as geothermal and carbon capture, utilisation and storage.
Despite its advantages, the application of corrosion inhibitors has various technical constraints, as well as environmental and economic challenges.
This presentation provides an overview of current activities at the University of Leeds which have supported the optimisation of corrosion inhibitors, as well as alternative, (and in some instances quite speculative) strategies to reduce our reliance on inhibitors. Interestingly these new technologies hold potential to mitigate erosion, as well as corrosion processes.

Carole Falcand

Tribology Senior Expert
Framatome – France

Tribocorrosion in pressurized water reactors

Framatome designs and manufactures pressurized water reactors. In 2023, 63% of electricity produced in France comes from nuclear reactors. Within the reactor, some components are subjected to wear, due to fluid excitation, and to movements of rods used to adapt the reactor’s power.

The working environment of these components is pressurized water at high temperature with a dedicated chemistry (150 bars, 320 °C et the water contains boric acid (H3BO3) and lithium hydroxide (lithineLiOH) to adapt pH). The aim of boric acid in the water is to moderate the activity of fuel and is adapted along fuel life. It has been demonstrated that some components as Stellite 6 coated latch arms were subjected to tribocorrosion (1). This parameter mustbe considered in the life duration of components. Dedicated test benches have been developed to study tribocorrosion and PhD work engaged with EPFL (2).

(1) E. Lemaire, M. Le Calvar: Evidence of tribocorrosion wear in pressurized water reactors – Wear 249 (2001) 338–344

(2) These n° 6430 (2014), Sandra Guadalupe Maldonado: Tribocorrosion in pressurized high temperature water: a mass flow model based on the third body approach

Max JopenDr.

Head of Research and Development
CARL BECHEM GMBH – German

Lubricants in electromobility - tribological requirements & challenges

The rapid growth of electric mobility introduces unique challenges for lubricants, distinct from those in internal combustion engines. Key requirements include electrical compatibility to prevent short circuits, superior thermal managementto handle heat generated by batteries and motors, and material compatibility with plastics and seals. Lubricants must also address noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) concerns due to quieter powertrains, while offering durability under extreme operatingconditions such as high speeds and temperatures. Extended oxidation resistance and low-viscosity formulations are essential to enhance efficiency and range. Additionally, water resistance and environmental sustainability are becoming increasingly important.Meeting these demands requires innovative lubricant technologies tailored for the evolving needs of electric vehicle systems.

Claes OlssonDr.

Senior Materials Specialist
SKF Göteborg – Sweden

Bearings in Hydrogen Environments - An Industrial Perspective

Bearings are versatile machine components –they are found in a wide variety of environments, some of which contain high amounts of hydrogen. With the transition to a greener economy, it is time to revisit applications where hydrogen is a critical constituentin the environment. One product segment of particular interest is pumps and compressors, which have to be designed to operate to pressures of 1000 bar and at temperatures that can reach 200 °C, sometimes even higher. The design loads are also normally quitehigh: 3 GPa for a point contact and 1.5 GPa for line contacts. These combinations pose particular challenges on the steel and its microstructure. Given hardness levels above 60 HRC, the steel is already brittle to begin with. Additional hydrogen in the material,even at low ppm-levels, may prove critical to bearing performance.

In this presentation, common failure types in different environments will be discussed, including sub surface fatigue. Experience from applications will be shown together with current material challenges for bearings in hydrogen containing environments.

October 20-21, 2025, TU Wien: Postgraduate/specialization course on « Tribocorrosion : fundamentals and engineering applications », costs: Students € 150,-, Regular € 400,-

AIM

In many engineering situations materials surfaces are exposed to the combined attack by corrosion and abrasion or other mechanical loadings. The material transformation caused by a tribological contact in chemically reactive environments is known as tribocorrosion. Tribocorrosion is found in a great a new variety of engineering applications such as seals and bearings for hydrogen transportation, valves and pumps for chemicals, biomedical implants, power plants, geothermal and marine installations and many others. Tribocorrosion can not be predicted solely by considering the involved phenomena (corrosion and tribology) separately but requires an integrated approach.

This course is intended to give to the participants (graduates, researchers and industrial professionals) a solid basic background in tribocorrosion. It covers the basic concepts of tribology, corrosion and tribocorrosion, the description of the experimental techniques and of the existing interpretation tools and prcatical cases illustrating how to apply the theoretical background into real practice. At the end of the course participants will have the tools to identify and to approach tribocorrosion problems.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Graduates, researchers and industrial professionals facing or interested in engineering systems in which wear occurs in a chemically reactive environment. The course is suitable for those who want to expand their corrosion or tribological background to tribocorrosion and related phenomena.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

DAY1	October 20	FUNDAMENTALS OF TRIBOCORROSION
8:30-9:15		Tribocorrosion concepts and phenomena
9:15-10:00		Introduction to basic concepts of tribology
Coffee
10:15-11:00		Introduction to basic concepts of corrosion
11:00-11:45		Wear corrosion interactions / tribocorrosion mechanisms
Lunch
13:00-13:45		Experimental techniques for tribocorrosion I
13:45-14:30		Experimental techniques for tribocorrosion II
Coffee
14:45-15:30		Tribocorrosion models I
15:30-16:15		Tribocorrosion models II

DAY2	October 21	TRIBOCORROSION ENGINEERING
8:30-9:15		Tribocorrosion technical solutions I
9:15-10:00		Tribocorrosion technical solutions II
Coffee
10:15-11:00		Practical case I
11:00-11:45		Practical case II

Conference Dinner: October 22, 2025

The Conference Dinner will take place at the “Buschenschank Fuhrgassl-Huber”. A wine tavern which is located in the heart of Neustift am Walde, between vineyards and the Vienna Woods. With the cozy rooms, the excellent wines & food and the romantic courtyard, we are one of the most popular wine taverns in Vienna.

The “Stadl”, the heart of the house, is steeped in history and has a rustic charm.

The Stadl offers a picturesque setting for events.

REGISTRATION

Early Registration (July 31, 2025)

€750,-

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Regular Registration

€850,-

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ASMET Members & Presenters

€680,-

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Students Registration

€450,-

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CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

CONFERENCE CHAIRS

Anna Igual MUÑOZ (EPFL, CH)
Manel Rodriguez RIPOLL (AC2T research, AT)

SIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Florian GRÜN (Uni Leoben, AT)
Carsten GACHOT (TU Wien, AT)
Nuria ESPALLARGAS (NTNU, NO)
Nicolas MARY (INSA Lyon, FR)
Stefano MISCHLER (EPFL, CH)
Gregor MORI (Uni Leoben, AT)
Manish ROY (DMRL, IN)
Markus VALTINER (TU Wien, AT)
Julian WHARTON (University of Southampton, UK)
Markus WIMMER (Rush Medical Center, US)
Robert WOOD (University of Southampton, UK)

DEADLINES

Extended Abstract Submission Deadline: February 14, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: February 28, 2025
Preliminary Program: March 14, 2025
Selected abstracts will be proposed to submit a full paper for the Special Issue “Tribocorrosion” in the Journal Wear

TriboCorrosion 2025_03022025

Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont. Gerhard Hackl

Ziad Babilli

Melanie Baumgartner

Yvonne Dworak

Michelle Grabmaier

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