307.485 Lubricated contacts - an introduction to lubricant and surface interactions
This course is in all assigned curricula part of the STEOP.
This course is in at least 1 assigned curriculum part of the STEOP.

2019W, VO, 2.0h, 3.0EC

Properties

  • Semester hours: 2.0
  • Credits: 3.0
  • Type: VO Lecture

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of the course, students are able to evaluate tribological Systems and to carefully select lubricants depending on the respective applications. Furthermore, friction and wear mechanisms of machine elements and how to protect components.

Subject of course

  • Basics of tribology
  • Stribeck curve
  • Lubrication regimes (boundary, mixed, EHD and hydrodynamic lubrication)
  • Classification of lubricants
  • Composition of lubricants
  • Lubricant synthesis
  • Additives
  • Greases
  • Interaction with materials surfaces
  • Lubricant storage and degradation
  • Lubricant selection
  • Applications
  • Green lubricants

Teaching methods

There are some Basic calculation examples, short presentations referring to a specific Topic and additionally case studies, where the gained knowledge can be applied.

Mode of examination

Written and oral

Lecturers

Institute

Course dates

DayTimeDateLocationDescription
Wed14:00 - 16:0002.10.2019 - 22.01.2020GM 8/9 - Hörsaal des Internationalen Wiener Motorensymposiums Lecture Lubrication in Machinery
Lubricated contacts - an introduction to lubricant and surface interactions - Single appointments
DayDateTimeLocationDescription
Wed02.10.201914:00 - 16:00GM 8/9 - Hörsaal des Internationalen Wiener Motorensymposiums Lecture Lubrication in Machinery
Wed09.10.201914:00 - 16:00GM 8/9 - Hörsaal des Internationalen Wiener Motorensymposiums Lecture Lubrication in Machinery
Wed16.10.201914:00 - 16:00GM 8/9 - Hörsaal des Internationalen Wiener Motorensymposiums Lecture Lubrication in Machinery
Wed23.10.201914:00 - 16:00GM 8/9 - Hörsaal des Internationalen Wiener Motorensymposiums Lecture Lubrication in Machinery
Wed30.10.201914:00 - 16:00GM 8/9 - Hörsaal des Internationalen Wiener Motorensymposiums Lecture Lubrication in Machinery
Wed06.11.201914:00 - 16:00GM 8/9 - Hörsaal des Internationalen Wiener Motorensymposiums Lecture Lubrication in Machinery
Wed13.11.201914:00 - 16:00GM 8/9 - Hörsaal des Internationalen Wiener Motorensymposiums Lecture Lubrication in Machinery
Wed20.11.201914:00 - 16:00GM 8/9 - Hörsaal des Internationalen Wiener Motorensymposiums Lecture Lubrication in Machinery
Wed27.11.201914:00 - 16:00GM 8/9 - Hörsaal des Internationalen Wiener Motorensymposiums Lecture Lubrication in Machinery
Wed04.12.201914:00 - 16:00GM 8/9 - Hörsaal des Internationalen Wiener Motorensymposiums Lecture Lubrication in Machinery
Wed11.12.201914:00 - 16:00GM 8/9 - Hörsaal des Internationalen Wiener Motorensymposiums Lecture Lubrication in Machinery
Wed18.12.201914:00 - 16:00GM 8/9 - Hörsaal des Internationalen Wiener Motorensymposiums Lecture Lubrication in Machinery
Wed08.01.202014:00 - 16:00GM 8/9 - Hörsaal des Internationalen Wiener Motorensymposiums Lecture Lubrication in Machinery
Wed15.01.202014:00 - 16:00GM 8/9 - Hörsaal des Internationalen Wiener Motorensymposiums Lecture Lubrication in Machinery
Wed22.01.202014:00 - 16:00GM 8/9 - Hörsaal des Internationalen Wiener Motorensymposiums Lecture Lubrication in Machinery

Examination modalities

The gained knowledge is asked in Brief repetitive Units at the begin of each individual lecture and a final check is achieved by an exam at the end of the Semester.

Course registration

Not necessary

Curricula

Study CodeObligationSemesterPrecon.Info
066 445 Mechanical Engineering ElectiveSTEOP
Course requires the completion of the introductory and orientation phase
066 482 Mechanical Engineering - Management ElectiveSTEOP
Course requires the completion of the introductory and orientation phase
700 FW Elective Courses - Mechanical Engineering Elective

Literature

No lecture notes are available.

Previous knowledge

No previous experience needed!

 

Language

German