
Pär Marklund
Professor, Recognised University Teacher
Research subject: Machine Elements
Division: Machine Elements
Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics
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Luleå, E843
Research – Tribology, Condition monitoring and Shooting sports
Tribology is the study of lubrication, wear and friction and is one of the most important research areas for mechanical machines and systems to function satisfactorily. Tribology not only controls the machine's performance, but is also strongly linked to its operation and maintenance, as it is often due to wear of components and aging of lubricants that service and repairs must be carried out. A large part of my research is carried out within Tribolab Opens in new window., one of Europe's largest tribological laboratories, where advanced research equipment is used to increase the understanding of various tribological contacts. Tribology is also strongly linked to condition monitoring, where the condition of machines and components can be monitored with various sensors. A good condition monitoring system is thus good insurance for the machine to be used optimally and for as long service life as possible, which in turn is a key to a sustainable society.
Another research project in which I am active is technical development in shooting sports. In this project, I use my knowledge from mechanical engineering and measurement technology for advanced studies in shooting, where I, e.g., have been working on mapping the performance of modern lead-free ammunition.

Teaching
T0015T Project Course B
A project course in mechanical engineering and production. Often colloquially known by the nickname "Air engine course", whose name has come from the project itself which is about designing and building a pneumatic piston engine. Many students call it "LTU's best course." A course that requires a lot of work but is incredibly fun and educational.
T0022T Project Course, Production systems
A project course in machine design and production. This is a version of T0015T that is specially adapted to fit into the Industrial Economics Program where a greater focus is on the production adaptation of products and the design task itself is instead a little less extensive.
M0014T Vehicle Systems 1
A course that reminds of machine elements, but the course is fully applied on cars and some other vehicles. System analysis is in focus in the analysis of vehicle components such as brakes, tires, electric motors, internal combustion engines, transmissions, suspensions and shock absorbers, etc.
M7018T Advanced Machine Elements
An advanced level course on machine elements, such as bearings and transmissions, focusing on their performance in machine systems, e.g. vehicle powertrains. Great focus in the course is on understanding and analyzing these systems from an power- and energy perspective.
Graduate courses
in eg:
- Bearings
- Condition Monitoring
- Tribological failures
- Lubricated systems
External courses
Course Coordinator for "Material System in subarctic climate" which is a course in materials and systems and their function in cold climates. Given to prospective technical officers in the Swedish Armed Forces in cooperation with the Armed Forces Technical school (FMTS).
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