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.

2022W, VO, 2.0h, 3.0EC
TUWEL

Properties

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

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 - 12:0005.10.2022 - 25.01.2023Seminarraum BD 02C LVA 307.485
Lubricated contacts - an introduction to lubricant and surface interactions - Single appointments
DayDateTimeLocationDescription
Wed05.10.202210:00 - 12:00Seminarraum BD 02C LVA 307.485
Wed12.10.202210:00 - 12:00Seminarraum BD 02C LVA 307.485
Wed19.10.202210:00 - 12:00Seminarraum BD 02C LVA 307.485
Wed09.11.202210:00 - 12:00Seminarraum BD 02C LVA 307.485
Wed16.11.202210:00 - 12:00Seminarraum BD 02C LVA 307.485
Wed23.11.202210:00 - 12:00Seminarraum BD 02C LVA 307.485
Wed30.11.202210:00 - 12:00Seminarraum BD 02C LVA 307.485
Wed07.12.202210:00 - 12:00Seminarraum BD 02C LVA 307.485
Wed14.12.202210:00 - 12:00Seminarraum BD 02C LVA 307.485
Wed21.12.202210:00 - 12:00Seminarraum BD 02C LVA 307.485
Wed11.01.202310:00 - 12:00Seminarraum BD 02C LVA 307.485
Wed18.01.202310:00 - 12:00Seminarraum BD 02C LVA 307.485
Wed25.01.202310:00 - 12:00Seminarraum BD 02C LVA 307.485

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
03.10.2022 12:00 02.11.2022 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