- Vehicle emissions and performance
- Brake Systems and Friction Analysis
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Vehicle Dynamics and Control Systems
- Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technologies
- Real-time simulation and control systems
- Tribology and Wear Analysis
- Aerodynamics and Fluid Dynamics Research
- Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting
- Environmental Policies and Emissions
- Lubricants and Their Additives
- Aerosol Filtration and Electrostatic Precipitation
- Tribology and Lubrication Engineering
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- Magnesium Alloys: Properties and Applications
- Transportation and Mobility Innovations
- Advanced Sensor Technologies Research
- Surface Treatment and Coatings
- Scientific Measurement and Uncertainty Evaluation
- Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (VANETs)
- Wireless Sensor Networks for Data Analysis
- Combustion and Detonation Processes
- 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
- Engine and Fuel Emissions
- Hydrogen Storage and Materials
Audi (Germany)
2017-2025
Klinikum Ingolstadt
2019-2023
Technische Universität Ilmenau
2010-2012
The Particle Measurement Programme Informal Working Group (PMP-IWG) coordinated a global interlaboratory study (ILS) on brake wear particle emissions with the participation of 16 testing facilities. Two articles present main outcomes ILS: (I) Particulate matter mass (PM), and (II) Number (PN) emissions. test matrix covered wide variety systems configurations. tested disc brakes were found to emit PM2.5 PM10 that varied between 0.8–4.0 mg/km 2.2–9.5 per brake, respectively, depending type...
In this study, different disc brakes and friction materials are evaluated with respect to particle emission output characteristic features derived. The measurements take place on an inertia dynamometer using a constant volume sampling system. Brake wear factors of concepts in sizes determined compared, grey cast iron disc, tungsten carbide-coated carbon ceramic disc. were tested over section (trip #10) novel test cycle developed from the database worldwide harmonized Light-Duty vehicles Test...
Brake-wear particle emissions are the result of components a friction brake being in tribological contact, and they classified as non-exhaust emissions. Since most emitted particles belong to size classes particulate matter (≤10 μm) differ significantly terms their physico-chemical properties from automotive exhaust emissions, this source is particular relevance human health and, therefore, focus scientific studies. Previous studies have shown that coated discs offer significant wear...
The Particle Measurement Programme (PMP) informal working group co-ordinated a global interlaboratory study (ILS) on brake wear particle emissions with the participation of 16 laboratories in 2021. Two articles present results ILS: (I) particulate matter mass (PM) and (II) number (PN) emissions. test matrix covered different systems, including ECE NAO pad materials grey cast iron discs drum brake. Regarding PN, measured total from approximately 10 nm to 2.5 µm (TPN). Some testing facilities...
The presented article picks out brake particle emission testing as a central theme. Those emissions are part of the so-called non-exhaust emissions, which play an increasing role for from transportation. authors propose laboratory test setup by using dynamometer and constant volume sampling approach to determine in regard number concentration. Several impacts were investigated while same cycle (novel worldwide harmonized light vehicles procedure (novel-WLTP)) was applied. In first item,...
Traffic-related emissions are strongly criticised by the public because they contribute to climate change and classified as hazardous health. Combustion engine have been regulated limit values for almost three decades. There is currently no legal non-exhaust emissions, which include tire wear particle resuspension. As a result, percentage of total vehicle has risen continuously. Some particles emitted can be assigned size classes particulate matter (≤10 µm) therefore particular relevance...
<div class="section abstract"><div class="htmlview paragraph">Progressive emission reductions and stricter legislation require a closer look at the behaviour of vehicle, in particular non-exhaust emissions resuspension. In addition to analysis isolation, it is also necessary consider impact transport routes dispersion potential. These factors provide insight into movement dust particles and, consequently, identification particularly vulnerable areas. Measurements using low-cost...
The increased use of disc brakes in passenger cars has led the research world to focus on prediction brake performance and wear under different working conditions. A proper model linings’ coefficient friction (BLCF) is important monitor operation increase control systems such as ABS, TC ESP by supplying an accurate estimate torque. literature last decades replete with semi-empirical analytical models whose derivation comes from significant that been conducted into direction modelling...
The presented paper introduces a new methodology of experimental testing procedures required by the complex systems electric vehicles (EV). This is based on real-time connection test setups and platforms, which may be situated in different geographical locations, belong to various cyber-physical domains, are united global X-in-the-loop (XIL) environment. proposed concept, called XILforEV, allows exploring interdependencies between physical processes that can identified or investigated...
The relative contribution of brake emissions to traffic-induced ambient Particulate Matter (PM) concentrations has increased over the last decade. Nowadays, vehicles’ brakes are recognised as an important source non-exhaust emissions. Up now, no standardised method for measuring particle exists. For that reason, Particle Measurement Programme (PMP) group been working on development a commonly accepted sampling and applied braking cycle is integral part overall methodology. In this article,...
ABSTRACT Airborne particulate matter has long been associated with negative environmental and health impacts. Tire wear, in the form of microplastics, also poses a potential hazard to human ecosystem. In order develop measures minimizing tire related pollution, it is necessary identify classify all relevant influencing parameters. Within scope this study, measurement vehicle presented enabling sampling tire-induced particles under varying operating conditions. The setup ensures separation...
This article deals with methods and measurements related to environmental pollution analysis of particle distribution in urban suburban landscapes. Therefore, an already-invented sampling method for tyre road wear particles (TRWP) was used capture online emission factors from the road. The collected were analysed according their size distribution, use as input simulations. simulation model a main traffic intersection, because high vehicle dynamic density start–stop manoeuvres. To compare...
The present work focuses on a detailed analysis of new and used braking friction partners (discs pads) in order to provide comprehensive characterization the source airborne particles formed during braking. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) combined with energy dispersive X-Ray (EDX) was applied investigate brake disc pad components passenger vehicle. pads include at least 21 different substances, involving carbonaceous particles, oxides, sulfides, sulfates silicates Al, Si, K, Ca, Ti, Fe,...
As a result of rising environmental awareness, vehicle-related emissions such as particulate matter are subject to increasing criticism. The air pollution in urban areas is especially linked health risks. connection between particle and ambient quality highly complex. Therefore, methodology presented evaluate the influence different sources exhaust particles, brake wear tire road particles (TRWP) on (PM). In first step, measurements were conducted based field trials with an instrumented...