The use of tetrafluoroethylene (teflon) in farm equipment for reducing friction

Author

Sankara Narayana Reddy

Date of Award

8-1958

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Biosystems Engineering

Major Professor

C. W. Bockhop

Committee Members

C. H. Shelton, E. K. Boyce

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the possibility of the use of Tetrafluoroethylene in farm equipment to reduce friction. The study is confined to the determination of the coefficient of friction of the following agricultural materials with Teflon and to observe their friction characteristics to decide whether there will be reduction in friction in using Teflon in farm equipment:

1. Hay.

2. Grass ensilage.

3. Long alfalfa.

4. Chopped alfalfa.

Recommended Citation

Reddy, Sankara Narayana, "The use of tetrafluoroethylene (teflon) in farm equipment for reducing friction. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1958.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/8820