1. Concepts of continum, laws of fluid motion, Naiver stokes equations of motion. Dimensional Consideration, Non-dimensional number. exact solutions of Navier stokes equations; approximation of creeping flows, problem in lubrication, Introduction to boundary layers; transmission and turbulence.

2. Meaning of Tribology - Theory and practice of lubrication; dry friction an or boundary lubrication

3. Incompressible fluid films hydrodynamic lubrication, radial and axial infinite and finite, circular and non-circular steady state and dynamically loaded bearings; bearing materials, hydrostatic lubrication

4. Lubricants their properties and testing.

5. Lubrication problems connected with certain extreme environmental conditions such as pressure, temperature and vaccum; lubrication practice.

6. Compressible fluid film - Gas and aerodynamic lubrication

7. Elasto hydrodynamic lubrication (lubrication of rolling contacts)

List of Recommended Books:

1. Oil hydraulic systems (Principles and Maintainence), Majumdar, S.R., TMH.

2. Fundamental of fluid film lubrication, BernardHam rock, McGraw Hill - International Edition.

3. Theory and Practice of lubrication for Engineers, Fuller, Wiley Interscience.

4. Lubrication and their applications, UROTRIB-81-Vil.-III, Elsevier Scientific Pub. Company.

5. Industrial lubricants, greaser & related Products, Small Bussiness Publication New Delhi

6. Standard Hand Book on lubrication Engineering, O conner & Boy, McGraw Hill