Course detail

Experimental Methods in Tribology

FSI-9EXTAcad. year: 2021/2022

The overall aim of this course is to provide students with a general and useful introduction to the tribological testing, with particular emphasis on the study of elastohydrodynamic (EHD) lubrication. The course covers range from the basic technology of experimental tribometers, to the theory of friction and wear testing.

Language of instruction

Czech

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Ivan Křupka, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Machine and Industrial Design (ÚK)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

- The ability to identify the key problems for experimental validation of tribological problems
- The ability to select proper experimental metods with respect to the specific problems in the field of tribology
- The ability to present the obtained results in review scientific paper

Prerequisites

Knowledge from general courses on mechanics, machine elements, materials technology and surface engineering.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

The evaluation of students is based on a research review paper discussing some aspect of EHD and tribology theory and research. This paper should be approximately 10 pages long.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The main aim is to provide basic knowledge of the experimental methods in the field of tribology with respect to the topic of PhD thesis.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Absence from lessons may be compensated for according to instructions of the teacher.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Gohar, R. Experimental Methods in Elastohydrodynamic. In Elastohydrodynamics. 2nd edition. London: Imperial College Press, 2001. Chapter 10, pp. 313-340 ISBN 1-86094-170-2.
Stachowiak, G. W.,  Batchelor, A. W.,  Stachowiak, G. B. Experimental Methods in Tribology. 1st edition. Amsterdam: Elsevier B.V., 2004, 354 p. ISBN 0-444-51589-5.

Recommended reading

Dowson, D. History of Tribology. 1st edition. London: Professional Engineering Publishing, 1998, 768 p. ISBN 1-86058-070-X.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme D-KPI-P Doctoral 1 year of study, winter semester, recommended course
  • Programme D-KPI-K Doctoral 1 year of study, winter semester, recommended course

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

20 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Ivan Křupka, Ph.D.

Syllabus

- Tribometers for Studies of EHD Lubrication
- Measurement of Friction and Wear
- Control of the Test Environment
- Characterization of Test Specimens
- Optical Microscopy of Worn Surfaces
- Noncontact Surface Roughness Measurement
- Sample Preparation and Execution of Tests
- Surface Micrography and Analysis
- Lubricant and Process Fluid Analysis