On the tribology design

Tribology design is discussed in a general sense to utilize new possibiliti es provided by the development of systems engineering of tribe-systems. The contents, target acid characteristics of tribology design are discussed. I t is emphasized that the tribology design cannot be understood only as the design of tribe-pairs, but also as friction plus wear plus lubrication. Res ults in the design of rotor-bearing-sealing-gear systems, thrust-bearing sy stems, piston-rings-cylinder liner systems, active magnetic bearings and a smart tribe-material (or structure) in China are introduced. A Tribology De sign Division and a division for building a China Tribology Database have b een established in the Tribology Institution, CMES. The National Natural Sc ience Foundation of China provides strong financial support in such activit ies. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.