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Module Title	LM Surface Engineering
School	Metallurgy and Materials
Department	Metallurgy & Materials
Module Code	04 24369
Module Lead	Prof Hanshan Dong
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Practical Classes and workshops-2 hours Guided independent study-78 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module introduces the principles of surface engineering and its application to the design and manufacturing of engineering components. It covers design aspects of tribology, an introduction to a range of surface engineering technologies (including thermal, thermochemical, ion beam, energy beam, thermal spraying, PVD/CVD techniques), a review of applications of advanced surface engineering technologies, surface analysis and testing techniques, and surface system design. Cost-effectiveness, fitness for purpose and environmental aspects of surface engineering are also discussed as appropriate throughout the course.These link to the following topics in the 2017 QAA Materials Subject Benchmark Statements: iii structure on the nano, micro, meso and macro scales. iv mechanical behaviour - elastic and plastic deformation, creep and fatigue, fracture, strengthening, toughening and stiffening mechanisms vii materials synthesis - vapour, liquid, colloidal, powder and solid-state deposition techniques viii bulk processing, heat and mass transfer, and fluid mechanics ix joining methods, surface treatment and the application of coatings x layered and additive manufacturing techniques, for example 3D printing, including the creation of 'intelligent' products by incorporating sensors and so on. xi materials design - compositional variation and processing to achieve required microstructures, and hence properties xii materials selection - consideration of all material types, materials processing methods, and product costs xiii degradation/durability of materials - effect of environment upon performance, corrosion, wear, and biodegradation
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Explain what is meant by surface engineering and review typical applications of surface engineering technologies; Discuss the technological, economic and social impact of surface engineering; Devise and recommend solutions to material problems by applying surface engineering principles; Select an optimum surface engineering process for a specific application; Analyse and evaluate critically the performance of surface systems; Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific principles and methodology necessary to underpin their education in their engineering discipline, to enable appreciation of its scientific and engineering context, and to support their understanding of relevant historical, current and future developments and technologies (SM1); Understand engineering principles and the ability to apply them to analyse key engineering processes (EA1); Understand and evaluate business, customer and user needs, including considerations such as the wider engineering context, public perception and aesthetics (D1); Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the commercial, economic and social context of engineering processes (ELSE2); Understand the requirement for engineering activities to promote sustainable development and ability to apply quantitative techniques where appropriate (ELSE4); Understand contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (eg operations and management, application and development of technology, etc (EP1); Demonstrate knowledge of characteristics of particular materials, equipment, processes, or products (EP2); Understand the use of technical literature and other information sources (EP4); Demonstrate understanding of, and the ability to work in, different roles within an engineering team (EP9); Demonstrate awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation (SM4m).
Assessment	24369-01 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (70%) 24369-03 : Essay : Coursework (30%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Exam 50%, Coursework 50%
Other	None
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