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.

2020W, VO, 2.0h, 3.0EC
TUWEL

Properties

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

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

Lecturers

Institute

Course dates

DayTimeDateLocationDescription
Wed10:00 - 12:0007.10.2020 - 27.01.2021 VL Geschmierte Kontakte
Lubricated contacts - an introduction to lubricant and surface interactions - Single appointments
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Wed07.10.202010:00 - 12:00 VL Geschmierte Kontakte
Wed14.10.202010:00 - 12:00 VL Geschmierte Kontakte
Wed21.10.202010:00 - 12:00 VL Geschmierte Kontakte
Wed28.10.202010:00 - 12:00 VL Geschmierte Kontakte
Wed04.11.202010:00 - 12:00 VL Geschmierte Kontakte
Wed11.11.202010:00 - 12:00 VL Geschmierte Kontakte
Wed18.11.202010:00 - 12:00 VL Geschmierte Kontakte
Wed25.11.202010:00 - 12:00 VL Geschmierte Kontakte
Wed02.12.202010:00 - 12:00 VL Geschmierte Kontakte
Wed09.12.202010:00 - 12:00 VL Geschmierte Kontakte
Wed16.12.202010:00 - 12:00 VL Geschmierte Kontakte
Wed13.01.202110:00 - 12:00 VL Geschmierte Kontakte
Wed20.01.202110:00 - 12:00 VL Geschmierte Kontakte
Wed27.01.202110:00 - 12:00 VL Geschmierte Kontakte

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

Begin End Deregistration end
28.09.2020 12:00 28.10.2020 12:00

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