Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
MSE.482
Advanced Tribology, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Course code
MSE.482Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Panagiotis KorkosResponsible teacher:
Auezhan AmanovResponsible organisation
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Materials Science Studies 100 %
Core content
Core content
General consideration of Tribology
Main aspects of hydrodynamic lubrication (HL) regime
Basic dimensioning of hydrodynamic (HD) bearings and performance values
HD Bearing design aspects
Elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) regime
Reynolds Equation and Applications
Rolling, journal, hydrostatic and thrust bearings
Hydrostatic lubrication, bearing selection, dry sliding bearings
Complementary knowledge
Surface treatment, surface texture, coatings
Seals fundamentals
Clutches, brakes, chains, belts, seals
Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Compulsory prerequisites
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Completion of all options is required.
Participation in teaching
04.03.2025 – 28.04.2025
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)