Lubrication and Industrial Tribology

This course provides a practical understanding of lubrication principles and industrial tribology, focusing on friction, wear, and lubrication of machine components. Participants learn how tribological behaviour affects the performance, reliability, and service life of industrial equipment. The course covers different types of lubricants, their properties, selection criteria, and industrial applications. It explains lubrication regimes such as boundary, mixed, and hydrodynamic lubrication. Participants gain knowledge of lubrication methods and systems used in bearings, gears, compressors, pumps, and other rotating machinery. The course also covers common wear mechanisms and methods for controlling friction and component deterioration. Practical approaches to lubricant selection, contamination control, storage, and handling are discussed. Participants learn how lubrication practices influence equipment maintenance and energy efficiency. Condition monitoring techniques such as lubricant analysis and wear-particle analysis are introduced. The course helps engineers and maintenance professionals apply tribology principles to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and optimize maintenance strategies.