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Module Title
Module Code (ITS: MM530)
Faculty School
NFQ level Credit Rating
Description

The aim of this module is to advance new understanding and methods that will provide new bearing, coated and surface interaction components for developing superior products and processes in the following industries:  Heavy Machinery  Automotive Products  Railroads  Lubricants  Electronic and Data Processing  Aerospace  Chemicals  Coatings  Bioengineering

Learning Outcomes

1. Analytically design hydrodynamic, hydrostatic, elastrohydrodynamic, dry and boundary lubrication systems and components
2. Analytically design coated components produced via Vapour and Thermal Spray techniques to address residual Stress development and in the prevention of wear and to enhance tribological features of coatings
3. Design a bearing system analytically and to compare its design against numerical (using pre loaded ANSYS model) and experimental findings in a research content.


WorkloadFull time hours per semester
TypeHoursDescription
Lecture36No Description
Tutorial24No Description
Assignment Completion37.5No Description
Independent Study90No Description
Lecture36No Description
Tutorial24No Description
Assignment Completion37.5No Description
Independent Study90No Description
Total Workload: 375
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
ProjectDesign a bearing system analytically and compare the results against experimental and numerical results20%Week 10
Formal ExaminationEnd-of-Semester Final Examination80%End-of-Semester
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.

* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Tribology
The syllabus investigates the following areas; Introduction to Tribology, Friction, Wear, and Lubrication, Chemical and Physical State of the Solid Surface and of Lubricants, Hydrodynamic Lubrication, Elasto-Hydrodynamic Lubrication, Boundary Lubrication and associated cases studies to support the subject

Surface Engineering
The syllabus also investigates the following areas: Coating Deposition by Hard Facing (Flame Spraying, Thermal Plasma and HVOF Spraying). Coating Deposition from the Vapor Phase, (CVD, PVD, PECVD), Surface Treatments by Thermal and Chemical Processes, and Tribological Applications of these Coatings and Surfaces along with case studies

Indicative Reading List

Books:
  • Bhushan, B., Gupta, B.K,: 0, Handbook of tribology : materials, coatings, and surface treatments,,
  • Holmberg, K,: 0, Coatings tribology : properties, techniques, and applications in surface engineering,,
  • Arnell, R.D.,: 0, Tribology : principles and design applications,,
  • Neale, M.J.: 0, The tribology handbook,,
  • Stolarski, T. A,: 0, Tribology in machine design,
  • Booser, E.R.,: 0, CRC handbook of lubrication: theory and practice of tribology,
  • Strafford, K.N.,: 0, Surface engineering : processes and applications,,
  • Davis, J.R.,: 0, Handbook of thermal spray technology,,
  • Jahanmir, S.,: 0, Friction and wear of ceramics,,
  • Williams, J.A.,: 0, Engineering tribology,,


Articles:
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Other Resources

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