Coursecode: wb5400
Coursename: Tribology in machine design

DUT creditpoints: 3
ECTS creditpoints: 5
Subfaculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology
Lecturer(s): Beek, dr.ir.A.van / Ostayen, ir. R.A.J. van

Tel.: 015-2786984
Catalog data:
optimisation, lifetime, performance, machine design, friction, frictional heating, heat transfer, material selection, lubrication.

Course year: 4
Semester: 0/2/0/2/2
Hours p/w: 2
Other hours: 0
Assessment: essay
Assessm.period(s): by appointment
(see academic calendar)
Prerequisites: wb1220, wi212
Follow up:
Detailed description of topics:
Lifetime and performance of machinery are difficult to predict in design stadium. In this course the fundamental aspects of friction, frictional heating, wear and lubrication are studied with respect to the functionality of machinery and components.
Course material:
  • Dr.ir. G.J.J. van Heijningen, Temperature and head flux in machinery and components, 1994
  • Prof.ir. A.W.J. de Gee, Diagrams to characterise the type of lubrication, 1995
References from literature:
Remarks: Each two students will have a project to work on together. More information at the home-page of tribology.
Goals:
Practising fundamental theory of friction and wear to optimise lifetime and performance of machinery.
Computer use:
for analytical or numerical solution of differential equations
Laboratory project(s):
Theory and practice are verified in the laboratory for tribology
Design content:
Prediction and optimisation of lifetime and performance of machinery during design.
Percentage of design: 100%