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Employment (3)

University of Central Lancashire: Preston, GB

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University of Central Lancashire

University of Central Lancashire: Preston, Lancashire, GB

2020-10-01 to present | Visiting Professor (School of Engineering)
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Robert Ian Taylor

Shell Technology Centre Thornton: Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, GB

1991-11-25 to 2020-08-31 | Technology Manager (Lubricants)
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Robert Ian Taylor

Education and qualifications (2)

Durham University: Durham, GB

1984-10-01 to 1987-09-30 | PhD in Applied Physics/Electronics: Auger Recombination in Low-Dimensional Semiconductor Structures (School of Engineering and Applied Sciences)
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Robert Ian Taylor

University of Cambridge: Cambridge, GB

1981-10-01 to 1984-06-01 | 1st Class Honours Degree Natural Sciences (Physics and Theoretical Physics)
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Robert Ian Taylor

Professional activities (3)

American Physical Society: College Park, MD, US

2010-06-01 to present | Member
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Robert Ian Taylor

Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers: Park Ridge, Illinois, US

2004-05-15 to present | Fellow
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Robert Ian Taylor

Institute of Physics: London, London, GB

1988-01-01 to present | Fellow
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Robert Ian Taylor

Works (50 of 101)

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A Closer Look at Sustainable Lubricants

Tribology Online
2023-10-31 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Prediction of Friction Coefficients in Mixed Lubrication Regime For Lubricants Containing Anti-Wear and Friction Modifier Additives

Tribology Online
2023-08-31 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor; Ian Sherrington
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A simplified approach to the prediction of mixed and boundary friction

Tribology International
2022-11 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0301-679X
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Robert Ian Taylor

Rough Surface Contact Modelling—A Review

Lubricants
2022-05-13 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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A New Approach to Mixed/Boundary Friction Prediction Using the Logistics Curve

2022-01-11 | Preprint
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor; Ian Sherrington
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Duncan Dowson’s impact on industrial tribology

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology
2021-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert I. Taylor
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Fuel-Lubricant Interactions: Critical Review of Recent Work

Lubricants
2021-09-14 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Energy Efficiency, Emissions, Tribological Challenges and Fluid Requirements of Electrified Passenger Car Vehicles

Lubricants
2021-06-22 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Effects of Dispersant and ZDDP Additives on Fretting Wear

Tribology Letters
2021-03 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1023-8883
Part of ISSN: 1573-2711
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Robert Ian Taylor

How much mixed/boundary friction is there in an engine—and where is it?

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology
2020 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Robert Ian Taylor

Effect of Oil Viscosity and Driving Mode on Oil Dilution and Transient Emissions Including Particle Number in Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle

2020-04 | Conference paper
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Robert Ian Taylor

An investigation of hydraulic fluid composition and aeration in an axial piston pump

Fluid Power Systems Technology
2017 | Conference paper
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Robert Ian Taylor

Extending the limits of fuel economy through lubrication

2017 | Conference paper
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Robert Ian Taylor

Shear rates in engines and implications for lubricant design

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology
2017 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Robert Ian Taylor

Study of permanent shear thinning of VM polymer solutions

Tribology Letters
2017 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Robert Ian Taylor

The Role Tribology (and Lubricants) Can Play in Improving Energy Efficiency of Machines

2016 | Other
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Robert Ian Taylor

Squeeze film lubrication in piston rings and reciprocating contacts

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology
2015 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Robert Ian Taylor

Reducing Hydrodynamic Friction via Polymer Shear Thinning

About Loughborough University
2015-04-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Robert Ian Taylor

Base oil oxidation detection using novel chemical sensors and impedance spectroscopy measurements

Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical
2014 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Robert Ian Taylor

Engine oil acidity detection using solid state ion selective electrodes

Tribology International
2013 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Robert Ian Taylor

Oil condition monitoring using novel chemical sensors and impedance measurements

2013-05-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Robert Ian Taylor

Computational approaches for modelling elastohydrodynamic lubrication using multiphysics software

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology
2012 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Robert Ian Taylor

The Effect of Engine, Axle and Transmission Lubricant, and Operating Conditions on Heavy Duty Diesel Fuel Economy: Part 2: Predictions

SAE International Journal of Fuels and Lubricants
2012 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Robert Ian Taylor

Tribology and energy efficiency: from molecules to lubricated contacts to complete machines

Faraday discussions
2012 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Robert Ian Taylor

FUEL ECONOMY IN HEAVY DUTY DIESEL ENGINES. PART 1: MEASUREMENT OF OIL FILM THICKNESS ON AN OPERATING ENGINE Discussion

2011 | Other
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Robert Ian Taylor

Transient analysis of elastohydrodynamic lubrication using multiphysics software.

2011 | Conference paper
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Robert Ian Taylor

Tribometer investigation of the frictional response of piston rings when lubricated with the separated phases of lubricant contaminated with the gasoline engine biofuel ethanol and water

Tribology Letters
2011 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Robert Ian Taylor

Tribometer investigation of the frictional response of piston rings with lubricant contaminated with the gasoline engine biofuel ethanol and water

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology
2011 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Robert Ian Taylor

Adaptive computational tools for elastohydrodynamic lubrication.

2010 | Conference paper
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Robert Ian Taylor

Modern Approaches to Tribological Modelling

2 nd UK-China Symposium and Summer School on Tribology and Surface Engineering 2010
2010-08-01 | Conference paper
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Robert Ian Taylor

Simulation of piston ring--cylinder liner lubrication considering layered fluid films

Tribologia-Finnish Journal of Tribology
2009 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Robert Ian Taylor

The Study of Residence Time and Flow Rate of Lubricating Oil Through the Top Ring Zone of a Gasoline Engine

Internal Combustion Engine Division Spring Technical Conference
2009 | Conference paper
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Robert Ian Taylor

Tribology and energy efficiency

Presentation to World Tribology Congress, Kyoto
2009 | Conference paper
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Robert Ian Taylor

Gasoline composition

2009-07 | Other
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Robert Ian Taylor

Operating a four-stroke spark-ignition internal combustion engine

2009-07 | Other
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Robert Ian Taylor

ENGINEERING TRIBOLOGY

2008 | Journal article
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Robert Ian Taylor

Friction and wear performance of diamond-like carbon and Cr-doped diamond-like carbon coatings in contact with steel surfaces

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology
2008 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Robert Ian Taylor

Tribological scaling

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology
2007 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Robert Ian Taylor

Extraction and tribological investigation of top piston ring zone oil from a gasoline engine

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology
2006 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Robert Ian Taylor

Lubricant degradation, transport and the effect of extended oil drain intervals on piston assembly tribology

IMechE 50th Anniversary Conference. Tribology 2006: Surface Engineering and Tribology for Future Engines and Drivelines
2006 | Conference paper
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Robert Ian Taylor

Lubricant Degradation, Transport and the effect of extended oil drain intervals on Piston Assembly Tribology.

IMechE 50th Anniversary Conference. Tribology
2006 | Conference paper
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Robert Ian Taylor

Simulated fuel dilution and friction-modifier effects on piston ring friction

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology
2006 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Robert Ian Taylor

The extraction and tribological investigation of top ring zone oil

2006 | Other
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Robert Ian Taylor

Lubricating oil composition

2006-08 | Other
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Robert Ian Taylor

The Study of the Residence Time and Flow Rate of Lubricating Oil through a Piston Ring Pack. IMechE Mission of Tribology Extended Abstract

2006-02-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Robert Ian Taylor

Engine lubricant trends since 1990

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology
2005 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Robert Ian Taylor

In-cylinder fuel and lubricant effects on gasoline engine friction

World Tribology Congress
2005 | Conference paper
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Robert Ian Taylor

Lubricant degradation studies using a single cylinder research engine

World Tribology Congress
2005 | Conference paper
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Robert Ian Taylor

Lubricants & energy efficiency: life-cycle analysis

Tribology and Interface Engineering Series
2005 | Book chapter
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Robert Ian Taylor

Measurement of lubricant flow in a gasoline engine

Tribology letters
2005 | Journal article
Contributors: Robert Ian Taylor
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Robert Ian Taylor
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Peer review (15 reviews for 6 publications/grants)

Review activity for ACS sustainable chemistry & engineering. (1)
Review activity for Lubricants. (2)
Review activity for Measurement. (2)
Review activity for Results in engineering. (2)
Review activity for Tribology international. (7)
Review activity for Tribology letter. (1)