Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | MATERIALS PROCESSING AND SELECTION | ||
Code | MATS520 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof PR Chalker Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Eng Pchalker@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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This module will introduce the student to the concepts of materials processing and selection and the criteria used in these processes. The broad scope of manufacturing and processing technologies for metals, ceramics and polymers will be introduced. This will be followed by development of a deeper appreciation of the influence of processing upon the structure and properties of these materials. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Knowledge and understanding of a broad range of advanced metal, polymer and ceramic processing techniques and manufacturing technology. |
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(LO2) Appreciation of how the processing of materials affects their microstructure and properties. |
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(LO3) Understanding of heat-treatment processes in the context of materials processing |
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(LO4) Appreciation of the factors which are important in the selection of a material and fabrication process to produce components with specific mechanical and other properties |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
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(S2) Numeracy |
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(S3) IT skills |
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(S4) Commercial awareness |
Syllabus |
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Lectures: Weeks 5-8 -POLYMERS and COMPOSITES. Manufacturing techniques for polymers : Extrusion, co-extrusion, blown-film extrusion, blow moulding, injection blow-moulding compression moulding, injection moulding, rotational moulding and thermo-forming of polymers. Joining techniques for poly
mers: ultrasonic, spin, vibration welding, induction, hot plate and hot gas welding. Weeks 9-12 -METALS AND ALLOYS. Steels and Cast irons: Production, heat treatment, processing, special steels (e.g. for tooling, car bodywork, stainless etc). Self-study directed reading: the state-of-art in specific aspects of materials processing and selection will be introduced by a directed reading list from professional and industrial publications. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 – Lecture. Teaching Method 2 – Materials selection (CES) and Case Based Learning Teaching Method 3 - Other |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
24 |
36 2 |
62 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 88 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 4 There is a resit opportunity. Assessment Schedule (When): End semester 1 | 3 hours | 70 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Assessment 3 There is resit opportunity. Assessment Schedule (When): Week 12 | 12 Hours | 10 | ||||
Assessment 1 There is resit opportunity. Assessment Schedule (When): Week 4 | 12 hours | 10 | ||||
Assessment 2 There is resit opportunity. Assessment Schedule (When): Week 8 | 12 Hours | 10 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |