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TRIBOLOGY: FRICTION, WEAR, AND LUBRICATION
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OVERVIEW
The study of friction, wear, and lubrication is of enormous practical importance, because the functioning of many mechanical, electromechanical, and biological systems depends on the appropriate friction and wear values. In recent decades, this field, termed tribology, has received increasing attention as it has become evident that the wastage of resources resulting from high friction and wear is greater than 6% of the Gross National Product. The potential savings offered by improved tribological knowledge are immense.
However, most engineers do not have a sufficient background in this area. For example, an undergraduate engineering student receives perhaps an hour of instruction in tribology. Moreover, most reference works of tribology provide little guidance to solving real-world problems.
Takeaways from this course include:• Describing surface topography, physico-chemical aspects of solid surfaces, and surface interactions• Analyzing the mechanics of solid elastic and elastoplastic contacts• Recognizing the laws of friction, mechanisms of friction, friction space, stiction, stick slip, and surface
temperature• Appreciating the various modes of wear: adhesive, delamination, fretting, abrasive, erosive, corrosive,
oxidational (mild and severe), melt, and the wear-mechanism maps• Identifying types of lubrication: boundary, solid-film, hydrodynamic, and hydrostatic lubrication• Examining applications/case studies: sliding contacts, rolling contacts, bearing design, coating selec-
tion, and lubrication• Exploring the design of tribological surfaces and how to troubleshoot tribology problems• Surveying tribological testing devices and testing design• Recognizing the seminal role that tribology plays in the satisfactory functioning of mechanical, electri-
cal, electromechanical, and biological systems• Appreciating of the importance of tribology in minimizing energy consumption, extending product life,
and protecting the environment• Understanding the laws, mechanisms, and models of friction, wear, and lubrication — spanning nano,
micro, meso, and macroscales• Appreciating that tribological properties are the properties of the system as a whole, not just of the
individual• Understanding the methodologies of design and troubleshooting tribological systems• Understanding the protocols and procedures of accelerated and long-term tribological testing
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The program is intended for two kinds of participants: those who are active or intend to be active in research on some aspect of tribology, and those who have encountered practical friction and wear problems and wish to learn novel methods of solving them.
The course requires at least a bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical sciences, including basic courses in mathematics, applied mechanics, materials science, physics, and chemistry. Some lectures introduce advanced concepts in these areas and in physical chemistry and thermodynamics. These will be reviewed where necessary to provide the required background. Industrial experience is preferred.
INSTRUCTORSDr. Nannaji Saka is a former Research Affiliate and Principal Research Scientist in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Laboratory for Manufacturing and Productivity at MIT. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (First class Honors), a master’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, and a Doctoral degree in Materials Science and Engineering.
Dr. Nam Pyo Suh was the 13th and 14th President of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). He is also the Ralph E. & Eloise F. Cross Professor, Emeritus, MIT.
Dr. Said Jahanmir is President and CEO of the MiTiHeart Corporation, a subsidiary of Mohawk Innovative Technology, Inc. (MiTi), where he serves as Vice President for Biotechnology and leads efforts on implantable blood pumps.
Dr. Nicholas X. Randall is a Chartered Engineer (CEng MIM) and holds a BSc. in Materials Science from Brunel University (London, UK) 1994 and a PhD from Neuchatel University (Neuchatel, Switzerland) 1997.
Dr. Vern Wedeven is the founder and President of Wedeven Associates, Inc. He received his BS degree from Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI, and holds BS and MSME degrees from the University of Michigan. He received a PhD from Imperial College, London.
Lead Instructors COURSE STARTS COURSE LENGTH COURSE FEE CEUs:
Nannaji Saka June 26-30, 2017 5 days $3,650 2.9Nam Pyo Suh
Lead Instructors COURSE DATES COURSE LENGTH COURSE FEE CEUs:
Nannaji Saka June 26-30, 2017 5 days $3,650 2.9Nam Pyo Suh
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OVERVIEWWaste of resources that results from high friction and wear alone has grown to over 6% of the Gross Natural
Product, which is why the study of friction, wear, and lubrication—tribology—is crucial to minimizing
costs, energy consumption, and environmental impact while prolonging the life of many mechanical,
electromechanical, and biological systems such as toothed gears, silicone micrometers, or joint
replacements in the human body.
This course will give you the current insights into tribology, focusing on fundamental concepts such as
surface energy, elastic and elastoplastic deformation, micro-fracture, and surface interactions at the micro-
and nano-scale. You’ll learn how to apply your knowledge and skills to control friction and wear behavior
through lubrication and the selection of materials and coatings in practical, real-world situations.
Furthermore, you’ll learn about more modern experimental methods through the discussion of various case
studies that illustrate how fundamental tribology knowledge can be applied in the design of tribological
components and systems.
Takeaways from this course include:
• A foundation of the laws, mechanisms, and models of friction, wear, and lubrication — spanning nano,
micro, meso, and macro scales
• A holistic understanding of the tribological properties and methodologies of design of a whole system,
not just individual parts, in order to better troubleshoot problems
• Knowledge of the protocols and procedures of accelerated and long-term tribological testing
• A survey of the types of lubrication available (boundary, solid-film, hydrodynamic, and hydrostatic),
testing devices, and the various modes of wear (adhesive, delamination, fretting, abrasive, erosive,
corrosive, mild and severe oxidation, melt, and wear-mechanism maps)
• Critical examinations via case studies on the application of sliding contacts, rolling contacts, bearing
design, coating selection, and lubrication
WHO SHOULD ATTENDThe program is intended for two kinds of
participants: those who are active or intend
to be active in research on some aspect of
tribology, and those who have encountered
practical friction and wear problems and
wish to learn novel methods of solving them.
The course requires at least a bachelor’s
degree in engineering or physical sciences,
including basic courses in mathematics,
applied mechanics, materials science,
physics, and chemistry. Some lectures
introduce advanced concepts in these
areas and in physical chemistry and
thermodynamics. These will be reviewed
where necessary to provide the required
background. Industrial experience is
preferred.
INSTRUCTORSDr. Nannaji Saka is a former Research Affiliate and Principal Research Scientist in the Department
of Mechanical Engineering and the Laboratory for Manufacturing and Productivity at MIT. He holds a
bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (First class Honors), a master’s degree in Metallurgical
Engineering, and a Doctoral degree in Materials Science and Engineering.
Dr. Nam Pyo Suh was the 13th and 14th President of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and
Technology (KAIST). He is also the Ralph E. & Eloise F. Cross Professor, Emeritus, MIT.
Dr. Said Jahanmir is President and CEO of the MiTiHeart Corporation, a subsidiary of Mohawk Innovative
Technology, Inc. (MiTi), where he serves as VicePresident for Biotechnology and leads efforts on
implantable blood pumps.
Dr. Nicholas X. Randall is a Chartered Engineer (CEng MIM) and holds a BSc. in Materials Science from
Brunel University (London, UK) 1994 and a PhD from Neuchatel University (Neuchatel, Switzerland) 1997.
Dr. Lavern Wedeven is the founder and President of Wedeven Associates, Inc. He received his BS degree
from Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI, and holds BS and MSME degrees from the University of Michigan.
He received a PhD from Imperial College, London.
Lead Instructors COURSE DATES COURSE LENGTH COURSE FEE CEUs:
Nannaji Saka June 26-30, 2017 5 days $3,650 2.9Nam Pyo Suh
PARTICIPANTS’ COMMENTS“A good practical overview of tribology. I didn’t expect it to be as practical / real-world / valuable as it was. I expected it to be “in-the-clouds” mysterious as other triobologists I have come across have acted. I like the courage of the presenters defining what is known, what is estimated, and what is unknown. It has improved my view of tribology’s legitimacy.” -Compressor Engineer, Thermoking Corporation
“Not only learned theories of tribology, but also the way of solving engineering problems. The instructors delivered very nice and well prepared talks. I would recommend this class to any of my colleagues in the tribological area.” -Engineering Specialist, Caterpillar Inc.
“The course was very good and well worth the cost and time to attend. The content was extensive and informative. The lecturers were impressive and highly knowledgeable in their fields. The social events (dinner and lunch) were superb and provided for wonderful personal and technical exchanges with the attendees and lecturers. I found the dialogue and questions in the classroom to be very interesting and engaging. The classroom accommodations were good and the refreshments provided were of good quality. The discussion of applications, case studies, and problem solving were of most interest.” -Technical Consultant, Areva NP
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