This highly successful course, now in its 16th 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 underrepresented 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 industrial machinery
• 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

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.