Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Mustafa TÜMER
Lecturer Ahmet ÇALIŞKAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Describe the structures of the various stainless steels; parent metal, HAZ and weld metal.
2) Identify the results of a given high alloy welding situation using the Fe-Cr-Ni phase diagram.
3) State the rules and principles governing embrittlement phenomena.
4) Predict the choice of consumables for each type of stainless steel using different diagrams.
5) Predict the necessity of treatment after welding.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Learning Outcomes
	1	Middle	Middle	Middle	High	High	High	Middle	Middle
	2	High	High	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle
	3	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	High
	4	Middle	Middle	High	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle
	5	Middle	High	High	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

This course consists of the following subjects: 1.Physical and mechanical properties of stainless steels 2.The historical development of stainless steels 3.The production of stainless steels 4.Stainless steel types and their applications 5.Effect of alloying elements 6.Austenite and ferrite formers 7.Cr- and Ni-equivalent 8.Schäffler, DeLong and WRC92 diagram 9.Measuring of ferrite content 10.Welding metallurgy of stainless steels 11.Applicable welding processes 12.Types of filler materials 13.Shielding and backing gases 14.Welding of stainless steels

Weekly Schedule

1) Physical and mechanical properties of stainless steels
2) The historical development of stainless steels
3) The production of stainless steels
4) Stainless steel types and their applications
5) Effect of alloying elements
6) Austenite and ferrite formers
7) Cr ve Ni equivalent
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Schäffler, DeLong and WRC92 diagram
10) Measuring of ferrite content
11) Welding metallurgy of stainless steels
12) Shielding and backing gases
13) Welding of stainless steels
14) Welding of stainless steels
15) Welding of stainless steels
16) Final examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Drill and Practice
4) Lab / Workshop
5) Project Based Learning

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

20%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Midterm Examination	1	70%
	Quiz	1	10%
	Practices	1	20%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

80%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Welding of Stainless Steels	KMP203	Compulsory	Associate degree	2	Fall	2