Coursecode: wb5400

Coursename: Tribology in machine design

DUT creditpoints: 3

ECTS creditpoints: 5

Subfaculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology

Lecturer(s): Dr.ir. A. van Beek, Dr.ir. R.A.J. van Ostayen

Tel.:  015-27 86984

Catalog data:

Course year:

4

Period:

After consultation

Hours per week:

-

Other hours:

-

Assessment:

Design / report

Assessm.period:

-

(see academic calendar)

Prerequisites: wb1220, wb5303

Follow up:

Detailed description of topics:

The machine runs, but for how long and what amount of maintenance is required, what machine temperatures will occur? In this coarse the fundamental aspects of lifespan and performance of machines and mechanisms are treated, that is tribology.

In this coarse the fundamental aspects of lifespan and performance of machines and mechanisms are applied in order to design or use test apparatus to investigate friction, wear and lubrication. Subjects included are friction, frictional heating, loadability, stick-slip, accuracy, wear, reliability, maintenance, lubrication and material selection.

Course material:

Dr.ir. A. van Beek, Book "Tribology / Lifetime and Performance", 278 pp. (in Dutch).

References from literature:

See book references

Remarks assesment, entry requirements, etc.):

An assignment is given to groups of two students.

Learning goals:

Application of design tools for lifespan and performance

Computer use:

Design or use of data-acquisition software

Laboratory project(s):

Depending on the opdracht a design of a test apparatus is performed or test equipment is used.

Design content:

Realisation of design demands with respect to lifespan and performance of machine and mechanisms.

Percentage of design: 50%