Course MV-MEGT-86219-K-4
Computational tribology (2V, 3.0 LP)
Course Type
| SWS | Type | Course Form | CP (Effort) | Presence-Time / Self-Study | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | V | Lecture | 3.0 CP | 28 h | 62 h |
| (2V) | 3.0 CP | 28 h | 62 h | ||
Basedata
Contents
- Derivation of the Reynolds equation
- Non-dimensionalization of the Reynolds equation
- Discretisation methods (Finite difference, finite volume)
- Numerical methods (Gaussian elimination, Jacobi method, Gauss-Seidel method)
- Method of the progressive mesh densification
- Calculation of the deformation in the half space
- Coupled elastohydrodynamic calculation
Competencies / intended learning achievements
1. Lecture
The students are able to
- understand the assumptions necessary to derive the elasto-hydrodynamic equations
- understand the boundary conditions that arise from those assumptions
- de-dimensionalize PDEs
- choosing the right strategy for discretizing PDEs
- apply numerical solving strategies to EHL problems
2. Practical part
The students are able to
- set up a simple numerical EHL simulation of a specific problem
Literature
- Stachowiak, G.W.; Batchelor, A.W.: Engineering tribology. Butterworth-Heinemann: Oxford, Waltham, 2014.
- Venner, C.H.; Lubrecht, A.A.: Multi-Level Methods in Lubrication. Elsevier: Amsterdam, 2000.
Requirements for attendance (informal)
Modules:
Requirements for attendance (formal)
None
References to Course [MV-MEGT-86219-K-4]
| Module | Name | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [MV-MEGT-M163-M-4] | Computational tribology | P: Obligatory | 2V, 3.0 LP |
Notes on the module handbook of the department Mechanical and Process Engineering
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