Coursecode: wb5303

Coursename: Tribology

DUT creditpoints: 2

ECTS creditpoints: 3

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology

Lecturer(s): Dr.ir. Anton van Beek

Tel.:  015-27 86984

Catalog data:

Course year:

MSc 1st year

Period:

1A

Hours per week:

2+2

Other hours:

2 (e-learning)

Assessment:

program

Assessm.period:

1, 3

(see academic calendar)

Prerequisites: wb1220

Follow up: wb5400

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. Subjects included are friction, frictional heating, loadability, stick-slip, accuracy, wear, reliability, maintenance, lubrication and material selection.

Course material:

See relevant books related to mentioned topics at www.ocp.tudelft.nl/tribo/wb5303e.htm

References from literature:

See book references

Remarks assesment, entry requirements, etc.):

Learning goals:

Design tools for Lifetime and Performance of machines and mechanisms.

Computer use:

e-learing see www.tribology.nl

Laboratory project(s):

Are included in wb5400, “Tribology of Machines”

Design content:

Optimization of Lifetime and Performance.

Percentage of design:  100 %