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Module Title Advanced Metals Processing
SchoolMetallurgy and Materials
Department Metallurgy & Materials
Module Code 04 17189
Module Lead Dr Griffiths
Level Honours Level
Credits 10
Semester Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions MEng Materials Engineering; BEng Materials Science and Technology; MEng Mechanical and Materials Engineering; BEng Mechanical and Materials Engineering; MEng Materials Science and Engineering with Business Mgt; BEng Materials Science and Engineering with Business Mgt; All BEng/MEng programmes in Chemical, Civil, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering with the necessary pre-requisites
Contact Hours Lecture-22 hours
Guided independent study-78 hours
Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description The module will present advanced methods used for the processing of metals, concentrating on three key areas namely steelmaking, shape casting and powder metallurgy. The module will discuss secondary steel making processes, in particular covering deoxidation, control of alloy composition, inclusion removal and impurity level reduction. The basic processes in shape casting will be outlined, followed by a description of commonly-encountered defects and their effect on mechanical properties, and solutions that may be implemented to avoid their occurrence. Finally, metal powder production processes will be outlined, and the effect of powder characteristics and processing conditions on the production of parts by powder metallurgy explained. Case studies of applications will highlight the importance of understanding processing conditions on the final product quality.
Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module the student should be able to:

  • Describe and critically evaluate the principles of secondary steel making;
  • Discuss deoxidation processes and calculate the amount of deoxidant required to achieve a given oxygen content;
  • Discuss methods for inclusion control;
  • Discuss methods, and calculate amounts, for alloy composition control;
  • Discuss methods for impurity level control;
  • Outline the key steps in the sand, die and investment casting processes;
  • Understand the types of common defects in shape castings;
  • Understand the effect on properties of common defects in shape castings;
  • Propose a metal treatment schedule to obtain high quality liquid metal;
  • Design a running system to avoid entrainment defects;
  • Design a feeding system to avoid shrinkage defects;
  • Describe the metal powder production process;
  • Explain the effect of powder characteristics, constituents on compaction and sintering properties;
  • Describe the processes and conditions involved in the production of shaped PM components.

(UK-Spec Learning Outcomes:- E1 & P1)

Assessment 17189-01 : Module mark : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions One 2hr written unseen exam (100%)
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