Engineering Tribology

Behavior of frictional surfaces under different types of loading. Mechanisms of heat generation and surface damage (wear, scuffing, pitting, fretting, etc.). Rheological effects. Effect of lubrication. Surface interaction in metal cutting. Design considerations.
 
Behavior of frictional surfaces under different types of loading.
Contact mechanics; Rough surface analysis;
Mechanisms of heat generation and surface damage (wear, scuffing, pitting, fretting, etc.).
Mechanisms of wear: Abrasion, Contact fatigue, Fluid and cavitation erosion; Tribosystems for abrasive machining processes
Rheological effects.
Dynamic and kinematic viscosity; Temperature dependence; Friction coefficient in mixed / boundary lubrication; Physical and chemical properties of process fluids; Types of process fluids; Tribological properties and degradation during operation;
Effect of lubrication. Surface interaction in metal cutting.
Nature of surfaces and contacts; Surface topography; Hardness; Friction mechanism; Effect of lubricants; Viscosity of lubricants; Methods of fluid film formation; Lubricant types
Design considerations.
Case studies on process variations and process design; Materials for friction and wear applications; Surface treatment and coatings for tribological applications