ECTS - Surface Processing of Materials

Surface Processing of Materials (MATE464) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Surface Processing of Materials MATE464 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
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Course Objectives To introduce the scope and concepts of surface engineering to students. To teach basic tribological and corrosion aspects of surfaces and coatings. To teach various industrial gaseous, solution and molten state deposition processes of surface coatings. To transfer knowledge and establish critical awareness of the techniques used to characterize the surfaces and coatings and the principles behind their operation.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Recognition of the importance of surface engineering.
  • Understanding of the fundamental characterization of surfaces and coatings.
  • Basic understanding of the corrosion, friction, wear and lubrication of the surfaces interacting with each other and with environment.
  • Knowledge on major surface processing techniques from surface hardening with induction and carburizing to various surface coatings methods including PVD, CVD and electrodeposition.
  • Ability to specify requirements for a given application and then choose the suitable surface processing method.
Course Content Characterization of surfaces, interaction of surfaces, theory of contact mechanics, surface hardening methods, carburizing, conversion coatings, surface coating methods: gaseous, solution and molten state deposition processes, principles of physical and chemical vapor deposition, electrochemical deposition, spray coatings.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to the concepts of surface engineering. Handouts and related pages of the listed sources
2 Properties and characterization of material surfaces. Handouts and related pages of the listed sources
3 Theory of contact mechanics. Handouts and related pages of the listed sources
4 Corrosion and tribology of material surfaces. Handouts and related pages of the listed sources
5 Surface processing techniques without chemical alteration. Handouts and related pages of the listed sources
6 Surface processing techniques with chemical alteration; carburizing, nitriding. Handouts and related pages of the listed sources
7 Deposition processes of surface coatings from gaseous state; physical vapor deposition. Handouts and related pages of the listed sources
8 Deposition processes of surface coatings from gaseous state; chemical vapor deposition. Handouts and related pages of the listed sources
9 Deposition processes of surface coatings from liquid solutions; electro and electroless deposition. Handouts and related pages of the listed sources
10 Deposition processes of surface coatings from molten state; galvanizing. Handouts and related pages of the listed sources
11 Spray Deposition; themal spray, plasma spray and cold spray. Laser cladding. Handouts and related pages of the listed sources
12 Mechanical and structural characterization of coatings. Handouts and related pages of the listed sources
13 Tribology of coatings. Handouts and related pages of the listed sources
14 Coating for optical, electronic and magnetic applications. Handouts and related pages of the listed sources
15 Guidelines on the selection of appropriate surface processing technique and coating material for a given application. Handouts and related pages of the listed sources
16 Case studies for the application of coatings. Handouts and related pages of the listed sources

Sources

Other Sources 1. “The Materials Science of Thin Films”, Milton Ohring, Academic Press; 2nd ed. (2001)
2. “Coatings Tribology, Properties, Mechanisms, Techniques and Applications in Surface Engineering”, K. Holmberg and A. Matthews, 2nd ed., Elsevier, (2009)
3. “Surface Engineering for Corrosion and Wear Resistance”, edited by J.R. Davis, ASM International, (2001)
4. “Handbook of Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Processing”, D.M. Mattox, William Andrew (2010)
5. “Modern Electroplating”, M. Schlesinger, Wiley, (2010)
6. “Tribology, Friction and Wear of Engineering Materials”, I.M. Hutchings, Elsevier Limited (1992)
7. “Contact Mechanics”, K. L. Johnson, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, (1987)

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 4 10
Presentation - -
Project 1 30
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 20
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 7 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
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 Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, engineering fundamentals, computing, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline; the ability to use this knowledge in the solution of complex engineering problems.
2 The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem.
3 The ability to design creative solutions for complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
4 The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, with an awareness of their limitations.
5 The ability to use research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems, including literature search, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.
6 Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the scope of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
7 Acting in accordance with engineering professional principles, knowledge of ethical responsibility; awareness of acting impartially without discrimination on any grounds and being inclusive of diversity.
8 The ability to work effectively individually and in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid) as a team member or leader.
9 "The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, considering the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession).
10 Knowledge of practices in business life such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
11 The ability to engage in life-long learning, including independent and continuous learning, adapting to new and emerging technologies, and thinking inquisitively regarding technological changes.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 1 16
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project 1 15 15
Report
Homework Assignments 4 3 12
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 10 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 25 25
Total Workload 126