Overview
This unit is focused on the tribological principles to understand fundamentals of friction, wear and lubrication aspects of a machine. The knowledge of tribology will help student analysing root cause of failures and also in selecting an appropriate condition monitoring technique to predict failures. The unit will provide adequate knowledge to use condition monitoring as a maintenance strategy. Students will acquire adequate skills to select a suitable condition monitoring technique from a variety of techniques such as; sensory and function inspection; vibration monitoring; infrared thermography; oil analysis; acoustic emission; stress, strain, displacement; non-destructive testing/inspection; electrical equipment performance analysis; and performance monitoring in general.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisites: ENMM20023 & ENMM20025
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
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Attendance Requirements
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Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
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You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Moodle
Lecture hours do not suite all students.
The lecture hours will be reviewed.
Feedback from Class feedback
Some students felt that the marks allocated for the first assessment are insufficient in comparison to its size. …The marks allocated for the first assignment are insufficient in comparison to its size
The assessment weightings will be reviewed, and a proposal for the unit upgrade will be submitted for approval.
Feedback from Student feedback
Contents of the unit are directly useful at the workplace.
This feature of the unit will remain unchanged, and we will implement a continuous improvement process to enhance its quality to meet the industry requirements.
- Identify the range of condition monitoring techniques suitable in a plant.
- Establish tribological principles for deciding condition monitoring techniques.
- Investigate the standards associated with condition monitoring techniques.
- Justify the use of condition monitoring in a plant.
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Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 20% | ||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 20% | ||||
| 3 - Presentation and Written Assessment - 60% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Knowledge | ||||
| 2 - Communication | ||||
| 3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills | ||||
| 4 - Research | ||||
| 5 - Self-management | ||||
| 6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility | ||||
| 7 - Leadership | ||||
| 8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 20% | ||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 20% | ||||||||
| 3 - Presentation and Written Assessment - 60% | ||||||||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Study Guide electronic copy on the Moodle website
- Online lecture sessions via Zoom
- Web Links of different topics
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
s.sharma2@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Module 1
Chapter
Introduction to Condition Monitoring and tribology
Events and Submissions/Topic
Upload your introduction and background on the discussion forum. First lecture will be about overview of the unit and a general discussion. Visit moodle website of the unit for lecture and tutorial schedule of the unit.
Module/Topic
Module 2 to 3
Chapter
Topic: Introduction to Tribology and Oil analysis
Events and Submissions/Topic
View power point slides on Principles of Tribology and Oil analysis before coming to class for lecture.
Module/Topic
Module 2 to 3
Chapter
Used Oil Analysis techniques and ASTM
Lubricant testing standards notes and websites.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Search for ASTM standards website before coming to the lecture. Lecture on: Oil analysis and ASTM standards.
Module/Topic
Module 3
Chapter
module 3 and lecture notes on Oil cleanliness.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Group and forum discussion. Your assignment is due Friday next week, ask questions in the zoom session on demand or in the tutorial via phone.
This week Tuesday 29th March is the Census Date, after this day you cannot drop this unit.
Module/Topic
Module 4
Chapter
Vibration Analysis
Events and Submissions/Topic
Assignment due Friday this week ask questions in the class.
Self study Vibration Analysis slides and study guide, come prepared with questions to ask the guest speaker next teaching week.
WATCH FOR TIME CHANGE- DAY LIGHT SAVING ENDS
Written Assessment-1 Due: Week 5 Friday (8 Apr 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
NON-TEACHING WEEK
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
NO LECTURE THIS WEEK
Module/Topic
Module 4
Chapter
Vibration Monitoring
Events and Submissions/Topic
GUEST speaker will speak on Vibration Analysis Principles followed by industrial applications and will discuss Assignment 2.
Module/Topic
Module 5
Chapter
Vibration Monitoring
Events and Submissions/Topic
No Lecture this week, students can self study Module 5. However, the guest lecturer can be contacted for assignment related Vibration analysis questions via email/phone.
Module/Topic
Module 6
Chapter
Causes of Vibration
Events and Submissions/Topic
Discussion on Assignment 2, the assignment is due this week on Friday.
Written Assessment-2 Due: Week 8 Friday (6 May 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Module 2
Chapter
Parameters and symptoms limits. and Non Destructive Testing.
Guest lecture on Internet of things lecture notes on moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Visit suggested web links for the Non Destructive testing.
Next week a specialist lecture by a guest lecturer on Internet of Things (IOT) with possible application to Condition monitoring. Read lecture notes before coming to the class.
Module/Topic
Advanced Condition Monitoring
Chapter
Advanced Condition monitoring techniques and current trends.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Discussion on Non-Destructive, testing techniques and questions on Assignment 3.
Module/Topic
Financial Aspects of Condition Motoring
Chapter
Return on investment- lecture slides and study guide
Events and Submissions/Topic
Discussion on Assignment 3, ask questions on Assignment 3 via phone or pre-booked zoom session.
Module/Topic
Revision
Chapter
Mini-project queries
Events and Submissions/Topic
Finalize Mini-project, ask questions
Assignment due next week Monday
Presentation and Written Assessment - 3 Due: Week 12 Friday (3 June 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Assignment submission
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Written Assessment
The written assessment will cover introduction of condition monitoring principles and fundamentals of Tribology (friction, wear and lubrication) connecting with used oil analysis. Students must have good knowledge of ASTM standards for oil testing. Details of assessment will be available in the question sheet posted on the Moodle web page of this unit. The assignment will be based on information gathered from your industry reports or interviews. Your interpretation of the information will demonstrate your knowledge of oil analysis practiced in industries and understanding of tribology principles in machines working around you. The resources required for this assignment are not limited to the Learning Guide only, company reports, information from websites and books will be necessary.
Week 5 Friday (8 Apr 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
Use standard file name format Please see the unit moodle webpage for the assessment criteria. A rubric will be available to explain the assessment criteria explicitly. Proper referencing is essential, use diagrams tables and charts as much as you can to beat the word count limit. Plan your assessment before writing so that it meets the assessment criteria and no part of the question is left unanswered. Quality of the contents carry marks.
Week 7 Friday (29 Apr 2022)
It is expected that marked assignments will be returned within 2 weeks of the due date of submission when submitted on time.
The assessment criteria for this assignment is based on the clarity of the problem definition and quality of the contents. Provide overall clarity of expression, by using figures and tables, use them as a picture to control the word count limit. For other information such as, marking criteria, assignment question and the marking scheme for each question please visit the moodle web page of this unit.
- Identify the range of condition monitoring techniques suitable in a plant.
- Establish tribological principles for deciding condition monitoring techniques.
- Investigate the standards associated with condition monitoring techniques.
- Justify the use of condition monitoring in a plant.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
2 Written Assessment
Assessment deals with the basic principles of vibration monitoring , vibration data collection and its analysis. Assignment questions will be posted on the Moodle Web page of this unit. Question may require theoretical answers or based on the data that you collect from your work place. Students are expected to research resources listed on the Moodle web page, interviews and company reports. Please note that reading will not be limited to the Study Guide only.
Week 8 Friday (6 May 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
Use standard file name format Please see the unit moodle webpage for the assessment criteria. A rubric will be available to explain the assessment criteria explicitly. Proper referencing is essential, use diagrams tables and charts as much as you can to beat the word count limit. Plan your assessment before writing so that it meets the assessment criteria and no part of the question is left unanswered. Quality of the contents carry marks.
Week 10 Friday (20 May 2022)
It is expected that marked assessment will be returned within 2 weeks of the due date when submitted on time
The assessment criteria will be explained in the Assignment Question sheet posted on the Moodle web page. Marks will be assigned for each question in the question sheet. Each part of the question must be answered, part answered question will result in lower grade.
- Identify the range of condition monitoring techniques suitable in a plant.
- Establish tribological principles for deciding condition monitoring techniques.
- Investigate the standards associated with condition monitoring techniques.
- Justify the use of condition monitoring in a plant.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Self-management
3 Presentation and Written Assessment
This assessment is a mini-project report where the project will be based on a condition monitoring plan that can be applied to establish a new CM system or to upgrade the existing condition monitoring practices at your own workplace. You may be required to use CMMS data from your company, interview stake holders, collect information from CMMS or information available in books and websites. In case the data is confidential, inflate it or deflate it, as CQU does not take responsibility for the data security. Make use of tables and charts as a picture to minimize word count as a limit applies. You will be required to present less than 10 power point slides on a problem related to advanced technologies practiced in CM.
Week 12 Friday (3 June 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
Exam Week Friday (17 June 2022)
Marks posted in the grade book for this assignment may be delayed, marks are also subjected to change due to moderation process.
The assessment criteria will be explained in the question sheet available on the Moodle web page. In this assignment a word count limit will apply. A rubric will be provided in the moodle webpage to explain the marking criteria explicitly. Proper referencing is essential. Answers should be short but to the point highlighting your own interpretation to reflect the workplace experience. Plan your assessment before writing so that it meets the assessment criteria and no part of the questions asked is left unanswered. Quality of the contents is important to score high marks.
- Investigate the standards associated with condition monitoring techniques.
- Justify the use of condition monitoring in a plant.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Self-management
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
- Leadership
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