AMR301 Lubrication and Wear (20 credits)

Year Running: 2021/2022

Credit level: F6

Pre Uni Qualification		A Levels at grade B or above, including a Mathematical based subject and a Science, Technology, Engineering or additional Mathematics related subject, or 120 credits Engineering BTEC at level 3. Plus 5 GCSE¿s at Grade C or above.
Additional Information		BEng/Degree Apprenticeship students in relevant employment

Description

This module examines wear, lubrication and tribology, through the investigation of a range of tribological conditions, fundamental mechanics of dry contacts, boundary and elasto-hydrodynamic mechanics and hydrodynamic lubrication. The module will include the study, characterisation and design of contacting elements through the field of tribology. Different approaches to the mitigation of the wear of equipment parts, through the control across a spectrum of contacts will be assessed.

Reading List

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type	Hours
Independent	132.0
Lab	12.0
Lecture	27.0
Problem Solving	9.0
Tutorial	18.0

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type	Duration	% of formal assessment	Semester
Exam	2.0	50 %
Other	0.0	50 %

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2021-22.