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Course
Pro-forma
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
Code
KMEM4344
Title
Tribology
Pre-requisite
None
Student Learning Time (SLT)
120 hours
Credit
3
Learning Outcomes
1.
Recognise progress of technology and its impact on
economy, environment, energy and quality of life.
2.
Interpret phenomenon of friction, wear and lubrication
3.
Identify various technology of lube oil analysis and to select
suitable technique for different situation.
4.
Identify various types of lube and their properties and
application of tribology principles.
5.
Interpret tribology component failure mechanism mode
through proper analysis.
Synopsis
Introduction to tribology, friction, wear. Lubricated areas and
lubrication, boundary lubrication, type of rolling bearing, bearing
materials, journal bearing analysis, tribological failure, lube oil
monitoring and monitoring techniques
Assessment
40 % Continuous Assessments
60 % Final Examination
References
1.
J. Williams, Engineering Tribology, Cambridge University
Press, 2004
2.
Engineering Tribology by: J.A. Williams Oxford University
Press 1994
3.
Principles and Applications of Tribology by: Bharat Bhusan,
John Wiley & Sons, 1999.
4.
M.M. Khonsari, E.R. Booser, Applied Tribology: Bearing
design and Lubrication, Wiley, 2001.
Soft Skills
Communication Skills (CS1, CS2, CS3)
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills (CT1, CT2, CT3)
Lifelong Learning and Information Management (LL1, LL2)