Study Programmes 2015-2016
MECA0035-1  
Lubrification and tribology
Duration :
30h Th, 30h Pr
Number of credits :
Master in mechanical engineering (120 ECTS)5
Lecturer :
Jean-Luc Bozet
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Course contents :
Starting from the analysis of the Stribeck curve, we can study the different lubrication regimes (dry, boundary, hydrodynamic, hydrostatic, elastohydrodynamic) and the associated concepts (viscosity, Reynolds equation,...) which allow by an appropriate choice of material, surface treatment, oil, grease,... to try to control the friction and wear phenomena.
Learning outcomes of the course :
Overview of the various types of bearings and lubrication modes: hydrodynamic, hydrostatic and elastohydrodynamic, as well in stationary regime as in non-stationary. Study of basic rheology of greases.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Fluid mechanics
Machine design
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Project
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
présentiel
Recommended or required readings :
copy of slides
cours "lubrification hydrodynamique", Jean Frene, Poitiers
Assessment methods and criteria :
project 100%
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
Contacts :
Jean-Luc Bozet