Subject: Tribology (DE-III)

Program: B.Tech. Automobile Engineering Subject Code: AU0712 Semester: VII

Teaching Scheme Examination Evaluation Scheme
Continuous Continuous Total
University University Internal Internal
Lecture Tutorial Practical Credits Theory Practical Evaluation Evaluation
Examination Examination (CIE)- (CIE)-
Theory Practical
3 0 0 3 24/60 0 16/40 0 100

Course Objectives

1. To teach the students about the friction and wear phenomena, different types of bearings
and lubrication,
2. To get knowledge about tribo-testing and standards
3. To sensitize the student on the inevitability of tribological considerations in the design of
automotive components, which are invariably subjected to extreme conditions

CONTENTS

UNIT 1

[12 hours]

INTRODUCTION
Introduction of Tribology, Tribological components,Tribo testing, matching and Selection
tribometry and standards

FRICTION AND WEAR

Nature of metal surfaces, Surface properties, Surface parameters and measurements. Friction,
Sliding friction, Rolling friction characteristics of common metals and non-metals, Friction under
extreme environments. Engine friction, Losses and engine design parameters. Economic role of
wear, type of wear, wear mechanism, Factors affecting wear, Selection of materials for different
wear situations, Measurement of wear, Tribometers and Tribometry. Engine wear, mechanisms,
wear resistance material and coatings and failure mode analysis.

UNIT 2

[12 hours]

HYDRO DYNAMIC BEARINGS AND LUBRICATION

Theory of hydrodynamic lubrication, Generalized Reynolds Equation, slider bearings, Fixed and
pivoted shoe bearings, Hydrodynamic journals bearings, short and finite bearing, Thrust bearings,
Sintered bearing, Non- Circular bearings and multi side surface bearings.
UNIT 3

[12 hours]

LUBRICANTS AND MONITORING

Lubricants, Type of lubricants, Properties and testing, service classification of lubricants,
Additives,Lubrication of tribological components, Lubrication systems, Lubricant monitoring,
SOAP, Ferrography and other rapid testing methods for lubricants contamination.

HYDROSTATIC (EXTERNALLY – PRESSURIZED) BEARINGS & LUBRICATION:

Hydrostatic bearing, basic concepts Bearing pad coefficients. Restrictors, Capillary, orifice and
flow control valve, bearing characteristic number and performance coefficients, flat, Conical and
spherical pad thrust bearing, Multirecess journal and thrust bearings, Air and gas lubricated
bearings.

UNIT 4

[12 hours]

ELASTO HYDRO DYNAMICS AND GREASE LUBRICATION (RHEOLOGY):

Lubrication of Ball and roller bearings, cams and gears, selection and life estimation, fatigue and
diagnostics. Non- Newtonian fluids, characteristics, Thixotopic, materials and Bingham solids,
grease lubrication and stability. Trilogy in Extreme environments Tribology of components in
extreme environments like vacuum, Pressure and Temperature

Course Outcomes

After learning the course the students should be able to:

1. Understand the fundamentals of tribology and associated parameters.

2. Apply concepts of tribology for the performance analysis and design of components
experiencing relative motion.

Text Books

1. Bowden, F.P. & Tabor, D., “Friction and Lubrication of solids”, Oxford University press.,
1986.
2. Ernest Rabinowiez, :“Friction and wear of materials” Inter science Publishers, 1995.
3. Neale, M.J., Tribology – :Hand Book”, Butterworth, 1995.

Reference Books

1. Fuller D.D., : “Theory and practice of Lubrication for engineers”, John Wiley sons, 1984.
2. Gross, W.A.,: “Gas film lubrication”, Wiley, 1980.

Web Resources
 1. http://allaboutmetallurgy.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Introduction- to-
Tribology.pdf - Introduction to Tribology
2. https://www.bruker.com/fileadmin/user_upload/8-PDF-
Docs/SurfaceAnalysis/TMT/Webinars/Tribology-TriboAuto- webinar-COE -
27032014_Final.pdf - Tribo-testing Applications in Automotive and Effective
Characterization of the Tribo-tests
3. https://prezi.com/tk8tawqca-c_/friction- in-extreme- conditions/ - Friction in Extreme
Conditions
4. http://www.tribology-abc.com/abc/sinter.htm - Sintered bearings
5. http://www.substech.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=classification_of_lubricants -
Classification of lubricants
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZXxlZ5SWpQ - Hydrostatic Bearing (Working
Animation)
7. http://www.specialtycomponents.com/Resources/Technical-Articles/Introduction- to-Air-
Bearings/ - Introduction to Air Bearings

http://thermal-lube.com/wp- content/uploads/2014/02/Trib-in- extreme-environments-Beijing-

STLE.pdf - Tribology and Lubrication in Extreme Environments