Industrial Tribology

Course Name: 

ME424 INDUSTRIAL TRIBOLOGY

Programme: 

B.Tech (Mechanical)

Semester: 

Eighth

Category: 

Programme Specific Electives (PSE)

Credits (L-T-P): 

(3-0-0) 3

Content: 

Introduction to the concept of tribo design, Basic principles of tribology, elements of contact mechanics, Friction, Lubrication and Wear in kinematics pairs, Tribological properties of solid materials, Fluid lubricated Thrust and Journal bearings, Lubrication of lightly loaded contacts, lubricating systems, Bearing selection, Tribology in metal working processes, Steel, Mining, paper and pulp, Glass fiber industries, Transportation sector.

References: 

T.A. Stolarski, Tribology in Machine Design, Industrial Press Inc. New York, 1990. R.D. Arnell. P.B. Davies, J. Halling and T.L. Whomes, Tribology - Principles and Design applications, Springer- Verlag, New York, 1991.

Department: 

Mechanical Engineering
 

Contact us

Dr. S M Murigendrappa

Professor and Head,

Department of Mechanical Engineering,

National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK),

Surathkal

P. O. Srinivasnagar, Mangaluru - 575 025 Karnataka, India.

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