Tribology testing (IMAGE) DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory Caption Testing with ORNL tribology equipment found that new ionic liquid-based lubricant additives developed for water turbines significantly reduced friction and equipment wear. Credit Genevieve Martin, ORNL/U.S. Dept. of Energy Usage Restrictions use image credit License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.