Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE / MM313 - DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Code: MM313 Course Title: TRIBOLOGY Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 3 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer NİLÜFER KÜÇÜKDEVECİ (niluferkucukdeveci@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to emphasize the importance of the material and energy loss during the wear which is one of the biggest problems in application. It is aimed to introduce the selection of conventional and space technology materials, their application areas, wear mechanisms and prevention methods

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 will be abe to explain the main laws and concepts of tribology and their historical development, the use of technical terminology PO-2 Student analyzes system and system components or processes and gains the ability to apply modern design methods in this direction.
PO-9 Student understands the effects of global and societal context of engineering solutions and applications, and has knowledge of contemporary issues.
 		Examination
LO-2 will be abe to explain the importance of friction and wear in engineering PO-5 Student is aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, followed by developments in science and technology, and also constantly renews itself.
PO-9 Student understands the effects of global and societal context of engineering solutions and applications, and has knowledge of contemporary issues.
 		Examination
LO-3 will be abe to define tribological parameters, surface texture and roughness in practice PO-5 Student is aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, followed by developments in science and technology, and also constantly renews itself.
PO-9 Student understands the effects of global and societal context of engineering solutions and applications, and has knowledge of contemporary issues.
 		Examination
LO-4 can distinguish between the concepts of adhesion and cohesion PO-5 Student is aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, followed by developments in science and technology, and also constantly renews itself.
PO-9 Student understands the effects of global and societal context of engineering solutions and applications, and has knowledge of contemporary issues.
 		Examination
LO-5 will be able to define friction and wear mechanisms in tribological systems PO-5 Student is aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, followed by developments in science and technology, and also constantly renews itself.
PO-9 Student understands the effects of global and societal context of engineering solutions and applications, and has knowledge of contemporary issues.
 		Examination
LO-6 can apply friction and wear prevention methods in practice PO-5 Student is aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, followed by developments in science and technology, and also constantly renews itself.
PO-9 Student understands the effects of global and societal context of engineering solutions and applications, and has knowledge of contemporary issues.
 		Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Dry Friction, Friction Theory, Wear and Wear Mechanisms, Wear Control, Lubrication, Lubricants, Stribeck curves, wear-Effect of Surface Treatments, Bedding Materials.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition of tribology and importance of tribology in engineering Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
2 Describe the importance of the tribological system and its parameters Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
3 The real structure of the surface area and the importance of surface roughness in tribology Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
4 Difference between adhesion and cohesion Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
5 Friction mechanisms Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
6 Friction theories Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
7 Factors affecting friction Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
8 mid-term exam
9 Wear and wear mechanisms Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
10 Factors affecting wear Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
11 Abrasion prevention methods Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
12 Friction and wear measurement methods Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
13 Examples of tribological applications Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
14 Examples of tribological applications Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
15 Tribological system design for application Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 “Sliding Friction”, B.n:persson, Springer Verlay,1998
Required Course instruments and materials
Computer, projection.

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 13 26
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 13 26
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 3 7 21
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 3 7 21
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 126