Course syllabus for Surface technology

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Course syllabus adopted 2023-02-12 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameYtteknik
  • CodeIMS110
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerMPAEM
  • Education cycleSecond-cycle
  • Main field of studyChemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
  • DepartmentINDUSTRIAL AND MATERIALS SCIENCE
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 09121
  • Block schedule
  • Open for exchange studentsYes

Credit distribution

0123 Laboratory 2.5 c
Grading: UG		0 c0 c0 c2.5 c0 c0 c
0223 Examination 5 c
Grading: TH		0 c0 c0 c5 c0 c0 c
  • 29 Maj 2024 pm J
  • 30 Aug 2024 pm J

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

Basic courses in Materials Science and Engineering.

Aim

In mechanical and automotive industry one places high demands on corrosion and erosion resistance of materials. This course aims at giving the participants knowledge about modern technologies for coating and surface treatment of metallic components.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

- Describe industrially relevant surface technologies aimed at creating product surfaces with improved resistance towards corrosion, oxidation, wear, erosion, thermal impact and fatigue
- Describe the basics for relevant thin film technologies, chemical methods, electrochemical methods, powder-based and wire-based coating technologies as well as heat treatment
- Describe materials selection suitable for specific technique and how such material selection affects product performance and processing
- Understand how surface technology can be applied with examples in sectors like aerospace, automotive, tooling and mechanical industry, etc.
- Describe methods and techniques used for assessment of surface properties of materials and components

Content

The course is comprised three major parts. The first part covers basics of surfaces and their properties - i.e. fundamental concepts related to the surface, structure, surface properties, mechanisms (wetting, adhesion, diffusion, defects, etc.). The second part addresses surface properties for engineering importance lika corrosion and oxidation resistance, wear and erosion resistance, surface friction/lubrication, other mechanical properties like fatigue, thermal properties (thermal barriers), residual stresses, surface roughness. The third part addresses the different surface technologies and treatments divided into three major concepts. First, there is changing the surface metallurgy like surface hardening, laser melting, shoot peening, heat treatment, etc. Second, you have surface chemistry modification by chemical conversion coatings by thermal, chemical, and electrochemical processes. Finally, there are solutions by layer adding comprised of thin films (PVD, CVD) and coatings (cladding, thermal spray, hot dipping, ceramic coatings, etc.). Surface characterisation and testing and its application is also covered.

Organisation

The course is organised via lectures and integrated exercises/problem solving sessions. The participants are also supposed to complete a project assignment on selected topic in groups with final report and presentation. Selected coating technologies will be demonstrated in lab sessions and characterisation/testing methods will be covered as well, e.g. mesurement of residual stresses, surface roughness, surface chemistry, wear resistance assessment. Laboratory work (practicals) and project assignment are compulsory.

Literature

Literature will be defined at course start by examiner.

Examination including compulsory elements

Examination is done via final written exam and submission tasks. Grading is done based on the overall result of final exam and the submissions tasks. Approval also requires completion of project assignment (group based) with final report and oral presentation. Laborations constitute a compulsory part of the course.

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.

The course syllabus contains changes

  • Changes to course rounds:
    • 2023-03-31: Block Block D added by Utbildningssekreterare
      [Course round 1]