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Course unit, curriculum year 2020–2021
MOL-82036

Advanced Tribology, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2021–31.7.2021)
Course code
MOL-82036
Language of instruction
English
Academic year
2020–2021
Level of study
Intermediate studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Arto Lehtovaara
Responsible teacher:
Panagiotis Korkos
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences 100 %
Core content
  • Hydrodynamic lubtication theory and its application to the design and dimensioning of the hydrodynamic sliding bearing
  • Elasto-hydrodynamic lubtication theory and its application to the design and dimensioning of lubrication condition in rolling bearings and gears
  • Hydrostatic lubrication
  • Boundary and mixed lubrication
Complementary knowledge
  • Other tribological machine elements
  • Tribological properties of materials used in machine elements
  • Seals
  • Tribological test devices
Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Compulsory prerequisites
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Completion of all options is required.

Exam

12.05.2021 12.05.2021
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
15.06.2021 15.06.2021
Active in period 5 (1.6.2021–31.7.2021)

Participation in teaching

08.03.2021 30.04.2021
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)