This highly successful course, now in its 21st year, provides an insight into the principles which underlie this important topic. The course is run by the University of Cambridge Department of Engineering, a worldwide centre of excellence in the field. Tribology - the science and technology of friction, wear and lubrication - makes a vital contribution to almost every area of industrial activity and yet is often under-represented in the education of scientists and engineers.
Course outline
The course consists of an intensive three-day programme delivered by leading experts. It offers an excellent opportunity to gain an overview of the field of tribology. Lectures, combined with informal discussion periods and a workshop session, will cover the key elements of the subject and will be complemented by case studies drawn from current industrial practice.
Topics
- Surface topography and contact mechanics
- Hydrodynamic, elasto-hydrodynamic and boundary lubrication
- Rheology and lubricant chemistry
- Wear and friction of metals, ceramics and polymers
- Surface engineering
- Test methods in tribology
- Industrial Case studies
Benefits of attending
- Provides a comprehensive and cost effective overview of this vitally important area
- Introduces the theory and practice of friction, wear and lubrication in an industrial context
- Combines lectures and informal discussion periods with practice in problem solving
- Gives valuable, informal access to leading experts
- Enables networking with professionals from other sectors to share ideas and practice
- Provides a comprehensive volume of course notes for all participants
Course comments
"A very good overview of many of the challenges of tribologic problem solving. Many concepts were tied neatly together"
"Very well organised, very professional and informative with excellent supporting notes and literature"
"Excellent course in first class surroundings. Will be strongly recommending it to my colleagues"
"A very good learning experience"
"Plenty of useful information. Course notes are extensive and excellent. Lecturers enthusiastic and approachable"
Course programme
Monday 16 September
08.30 Registration
- Structure of surfaces
- Contact mechanics
- Surface topography and surface contact
- Rheology and lubricants
- Fluid film lubrication (i)
- Open forum
Walking tour of Cambridge
Tuesday 17 September
- Unlubricated friction
- Fluid film lubrication (ii)
- Introduction to sliding wear
- Lubricant chemistry
- Wear of polymers
- Testing methods in tribology
- Workshop session
Course dinner at St John's College
Wednesday 18 September
- Wear by hard particles
- Surface engineering in tribology
- Case studies in surface engineering
- Case studies in lubrication
- Tribology in practice
15.00 Course closes
Course tutors
Professor Ian Hutchings (joint Course Director) is GKN Professor of Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Cambridge Institute for Manufacturing and Editor-in-Chief of the journal 'Wear'.
Professor John Williams (joint Course Director) is Professor of Engineering Tribology in the Department of Engineering at Cambridge, a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and a member of the IMechE Tribology Committee.
Professor Steve Bull is Professor of Surface Engineering at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. He has considerable experience in surface engineering and process technologies and applications in the automotive, aerospace, power generation and general engineering industries.
Dr Stephen Kukureka is Senior Lecturer in Metallurgy and Materials at the University of Birmingham, with research interests in the mechanical properties of polymers. He is Chair of the Institute of Physics Tribology Group
Mr George Plint is Managing Director of a major supplier of tribology test equipment with special interests in experimental design of test instruments and tribological contact analysis.
Dr Glyn Roper works in lubrication engineering at the Shell Research Laboratories at Thornton, Cheshire.
Dr Michael Sutcliffe is a Reader in the Department of Engineering at Cambridge and has research interests in both materials science and tribology.
Cost
Course fee: £1500 (plus VAT - £1,800), includes lunches on all three days, Cambridge walking tour and Course Dinner at St John's College on 17 September.
Ensuite accommodation and full English breakfast at the Møller Centre for the nights on 15, 16, 17 September and evening meal on the night of 16 September costs £350 (plus VAT - £420)
Booking
Please fill in and return the booking form to:
Lauren King
T: +44 (0) 1223 766141
F +44 (0) 1223 464217
E: ifm-events@eng.cam.ac.uk
Who should attend?
- Scientists and engineers who need an appreciation of the technical basis of the subject
- Design and research engineers who have recently moved into the field and wish to improve their background knowledge and understanding
Individuals who have benefited from attending the course in the past include development chemists, research physicists, technicians, technical support engineers, sales managers, materials scientists, project engineers, technical and product managers, and research students.
A certificate of attendance is provided.
Course location
The course will be held at the Møller Centre, Cambridge, in purpose-built, modern conference buildings close to the centre of Cambridge. There is ample car parking on site.
The Course Dinner will be held in the beautiful surroundings of St John's College in the heart of the city. Founded in 1511, the college is set on the backs of the River Cam and is renowned for the Bridge of Sighs.
Delegates will have the option to take a specially arranged walking tour of the historic city centre on the Wednesday evening.
Accommodation
Accommodation is available in comfortable, en-suite rooms at the Møller Centre. The contemporary bedrooms have digital TV, wifi broadband, mini bar and tea and coffee making facilities. Residents can also use the bar, fitness suite and outdoor leisure facilities.
Enquiries
Lauren King
T: +44 (0) 1223 766141
F +44 (0) 1223 464217
E: ifm-events@eng.cam.ac.uk
