Syllabus

Surface Engineering and Tribology

Code
MP3030
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
Second Cycle Level 1
School
School of Information and Engineering
Subject field
Materials Technology (MPA)
Group of Subjects
Materials Technology
Disciplinary Domain
Technology, 100%
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Materials Technology1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1A1F
Approved
Approved, 27 April 2017.
This syllabus is valid from 30 June 2017.
Discontinued
14 October 2020

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course students shall be able to:
  • illustrate the topography and microstructure of formed and machined surfaces and surface layers
  • explain the mechanical contact between two surfaces
  • explain the tribological contact between two surfaces in sliding contact and explain the mechanisms controlling friction and wear
  • illustrate the different lubrication regimes in a lubricating contact and explain how these will influence the resulting friction and wear
  • illustrate and explain the reason for the most common types of wear mechanisms of metals, ceramics and polymers exposed to tribological contact
  • compare different types of surface treatments with the aim to improve the mechanical and tribological properties of metals
  • motivate the different stages of tribological testing and the methodology of the post-test characterization of the tribo surfaces
  • explain which microscopy and surface analysis techniques are suitable in conjunction with the characterization of tribo surfaces
  • perform tribological testing and post-test characterization of the tribo surfaces and evaluate the results

Course Content

The course begins with an introduction to the topography and microstructure of surfaces and surface layers and how the processing / surface treatment of the surface affect these parameters. Thereafter the mechanical and tribological contact between two mating surfaces will be studied and especially the mechanisms controlling friction and wear in a tribological contact. Furthermore, the possibility to reduce friction and wear by using lubricants will be studied and the different lubrication regimes active in a sliding tribological contact will be treated. Emphasis will be placed on understanding of the wear mechanisms present in different tribological contacts and how different types of surface treatment techniques may be employed to improve the mechanical and tribological properties of metallic materials. The course concludes with a review of common tribological problems, how they can be addressed and how the tribological testing and subsequent characterization of tribo surfaces can be used in this work.

Assessment

Written examination, 6 credits
Laboratory exercises, 1.5 credits

Forms of Study

Lectures and laboratory exercises.

The following laboratory exercises will be included in the course;

  • Surface topography measurements
  • Friction testing
  • Scratch testing
  • Wear testing

Grades

The Swedish grades U, 3, 4, 5.

Laboratory exercises U,G

Prerequisites

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, Engineering Physics, Industrial Engineering and Management), Civil Engineering of at least 180 credits. Knowledge in Solid Mechanics equivalent to 5 credits.