This unit is an introduction to the field of tribology, designed from the viewpoint of the mechanical engineer. The individual sections emphasise a fundamental understanding of the basic lubrication and wear mechanisms before proceeding into more practical applications. <br/><br/>Topics include (1) physical properties of lubricants and their composition; (2) a review of fundamental lubrication theories including hydrodynamic, hydrostatic, elastohydrodynamic and boundary lubrication; (3) convergent wedges, thrust bearings with fixed and tilting pads; (4) converging-diverging wedges, journal bearings, oil whirl and heating effects in hydrodynamics; (5) hydrostatic bearings, optimisation,... -- Course Website
Instructor: Associate Professor Pawel Podsiadlo
