| The physical mechanisms leading to failure of components or systems will be discussed and applied in this course. In the first part of the course, the principles of mechanisms like fatigue, wear and lubrication, corrosion and electrical failures will be explained. Moreover, quantitative methods to assess the time to failure at a specific loading will be discussed. In the second part of the course, the basic knowledge will be applied to analyse failures of real components and systems, like bearings, gear sets or gas turbines. |
Why this course: This course is about the why, how and when failures occur. Insight into basic principles of failure and its relevance for design and maintenance processes will be given. The development of predictive maintenance strategies is part of it, as well as the application in design processes.
The knowledge and skills developed within this course comprise the
- Ability to describe and understand the most common failure mechanisms and associated loads;
- Calculation of the time to failure of components, structures and systems under certain load conditions;
- Application of this knowledge to development of preventive maintenance strategies, performing of failure analyses during design processes.
For whom: Professionals with at least BSc level of Material Science or Mechanical Engineering.
By whom: prof.dr.ir. P.M. Lugt, dr.-ing. N.F. Bader, dr.ir. A.A. Meghoe
Practical information: This is a regular master course, in which students as well as professionals can participate. The series of lectures within this course is not obligatory; the presentation slides will be distributed electronically. The theoretical assignment is done in self-study; tutorials can be attended. The final part is writing a report and giving a presentation on the outcome of the project. The course is assessed by means of the report and an oral exam.
. Professionals can choose their own topic for the assignment.
Literature:
Obligatory:
Tinga, T., Principles of loads and failure mechanisms. Application in maintenance, reliability and design, Springer, London, 2013.
Not obligatory:
Beek, A. van, Advanced engineering design - Lifetime performance and Reliability, Delft, 2012.ISBN9789081040617.
Lugt, P.M., Grease Lubrication in Rolling Bearings. Wiley, London, 2013.ISBN978-1-118-35391-2
Location: University of Twente, Enschede, NL
Duration: The course is scheduled annually from November till January. It requires 140 hours of study load.
Costs: € 2067,15
More information:
Content of the course: dr.-ing. N.F. Bader, n.f.bader@utwente.nl
Registration: Registration form | Faculty of Engineering Technology (ET)