TEACHING METHODOLOGY

Theoretical classes in the classroom with the use of the board and the projection of transparencies.Using practical examples that reflect industrial level seen in the lectures.Using national and international standards as regards the analysis of lubricants.Visit Industrial plants as a complement.

SCHEDULE

UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION. MAINTENANCE. TRIBOLOGY. CONTENT: Maintenance. Types of maintenance. Frequency of maintenance. Curve failure rate - time. Cost optimization curve. Maintenance parameters. Predictive maintenance. Predictive maintenance techniques. Fundamentals of tribology. Variables of a tribological system.

UNIT # 2: PROPERTIES OF SURFACES. FRICTION. CONTENT: Areas. Surface irregularities. Topography of a surface. Friction. Laws of friction. Accession.

UNIT # 3: WEAR OF METALS. CONTENT: Types. Material Behavior

UNIT # 4: PRINCIPLES OF LUBRICATION. CONTENTS: Basic Principles. Factors affecting lubrication. Lubrication regimes. Lubrication methods.

DEPARMENT SECTIONDESIGNMechanical Engineering

SUBJECT FG FB FP PP

TRIBOLOGY XAREA OF BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

P x I M x C x O x DFOUNDATION / Applications / IMPORTANCE

Include three variables: friction, wear and lubrication, which are of vital importance in the teams that are part of a production system to reduce energy consumption.

OBJECTIVESAfter completing this course, students should be able to:Define the fundamental concepts of TribologyKnow and identify different types of wear existIdentify the lubricant analysis as a predictive maintenance technique.Determined by laboratory analysis, characteristics of lubricantsEstablish the most important properties of lubricants according to usageKnow the various forms of lubrication

BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELANational Polytechnic Experimental University Antonio José de Sucre (UNEXPO) VICE – RECTORADO BARQUISIMETO

UNIT # 5: PROPERTIES OF LUBRICANTS. CONTENT: Types. Properties. Viscosity. Viscosity conversion tables. Systems of viscosity classification. Basestocks. Additives. Fat. Properties. Lubricants synthetic

UNIT # 6: ANALYSIS OF LABORATORY FOR LUBRICATING OILS. CONTENT: Types of oils that are analyzed. Physical –Chemicals Analysis. Properties. Tests. ASTM standards.

LABORATORY PRACTICE

ViscosityFlashpointDetermination of water and sediment in oilsColorímetro.