Powder Metallurgy (MATE448) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Powder Metallurgy MATE448 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery
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Course Objectives To give the basic knowledge of the powder metallurgy processing; and also the theory and technology of powder production, consolidation and sintering
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Obtain basic knowledge in powder metallurgy
  • Be familiar with powder preparation and compaction-sintering techniques
  • Properties, advantages and limitations of powder metallurgy materials
Course Content Fabrication of metallic powders and methods for their characterization, compaction and sintering, uni-axial and isostatic pressing, sintering theory and influence of different processing conditions, wetting and surface diffusion, solid and liquid phase sintering, advantages and limitations of powder metallurgy materials.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction and importance of powder metallurgy materials
2 Powder characterization
3 Powder fabrication
4 Microstructure control in powders
5 Tailoring powders for shaping and consolidation
6 Powder shaping
7 Powder compaction
8 Powder sintering - concepts
9 Powder sintering - practice
10 Full-density processes
11 Finishing operations and compact characterization
12 Sintering atmospheres and furnaces
13 Laser sintering (3D printing)
14 Advantages and limitations of powder metallurgy materials
15 Overall review
16 Final exam

Sources

Course Book 1. R.M. German, Powder Metallurgy and Particulate Materials Processing (2005)
Other Sources 2. W. Schatt and K.-P Wieters, “Powder Metallurgy Processing and Materials (1997)
3. F. V. Lenel, Powder Metallurgy: Principles and Applications (1980)
4. J.McCall, P.M.French, Metallography in Failure Analysis (1978)

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics 2 10
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project 2 24
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 26
Final Exam/Final Jury - -
Toplam 5 60
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the Materials Engineering; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas to solve complex engineering problems and to model and solve of materials systems X
2 Understanding of science and engineering principles related to the structures, properties, processing and performance of Materials systems X
3 Ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose X
4 Ability to design and choose proper materials for a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design and materials selection methods for this purpose X
5 Ability to develop, select and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and solution of complex problems in Materails Engineering applications; the ability to utilize information technologies effectively X
6 Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyse and interpret results using statistical and computational methods for complex engineering problems or research topics specific to Materials Engineering X
7 Ability to work effectively in inter/inner disciplinary teams; ability to work individually X
8 Effective oral and written communication skills in Turkish; knowlegde of at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions X
9 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information; follow recent developments in science and technology with continuous self-development X
10 Ability to behave according to ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge of standards used in engineering applications X
11 Knowledge on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship and innovativeness; knowledge of sustainable development X
12 Knowledge of the effects of Materials Engineering applications on the universal and social dimensions of health, environment and safety, knowledge of modern age problems reflected on engineering; awareness of legal consequences of engineering solutions X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours)
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 3 48
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project 2 6 12
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 18 18
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 24 24
Total Workload 102