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) Explain and compare in detail the principles of TIG welding including arc ignition methods and their applications.
2) Explain the selection of appropriate type of current, polarity, shielding gas and electrode type according to application.
3) Identify appropriate welding parameters for particular applications.
4) Explain the purpose and functions of each component of the equipment and accessories.
5) Define potential hazards and methods of safe handling and working.
6) Recognise the various settings and switches on different TIG power sources and their effects.
7) Explain in detail the principles of SAW process including arc striking methods, special techniques and their applications.
8) Explain the selection of appropriate type of current, polarity and consumable according to application.
9) Identify the range of application, appropriate joint preparations and potential problems to be overcome.
10) Identify appropriate welding parameters for particular applications.
11) Explain the purpose and functions of each component of the equipment and accessories.
12) Explain slag-metal/gas-metal reactions and their influence on weld metal properties.
13) Comment of the appropriate standards.
14) Define potential hazards and methods of safe handling and working.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Learning Outcomes
	1	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	High	Middle	Middle	Middle
	2	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	High	High	High
	3	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle
	4	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle
	5	High	High	High	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle
	6	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	High	High	Middle	Middle
	7	Middle	Middle	High	Low	High	Middle	Middle	Middle
	8	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	High	Low	Middle	Middle
	9	Middle	Middle	Low	Low	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle
	10	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	High	Middle	Middle	Low
	11	High	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle
	12	High	High	Middle	Middle	Middle	High	Middle	Middle
	13	Low	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	High	Middle	Middle
	14	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

Throughout this course, it is aimed to study the following subjects: 1.The characteristics of power source 2. Equipment and accessories 3. Effect of current type and polarity: DC(+), DC(-) and AC 4. Consumables: shielding gases, filler materials, electrodes 5. Welding parameters 6. Standards for filler materials, electrodes, and gases 7. Welding applications, typical problems and how to solve them 8. SAW process principles and arc characteristics 9. Effect of current type and polarity 10. Characteristics of power source applicable to SAW process 11. Equipment and accessories 12. Process application range, typical problems and how to solve them 13. Consumables 14. Handling and storage of consumables (storage environment, re-drying) 15. Classification of consumables (International and national standards) 16. Welding parameters 17. Joint preparation: typical joint design for welding, fit-up, cleaning 18. Relationship between the wire-flux combination and the characteristics of deposited material 19. Welding procedures 20. Single-wire and multi -wire techniques

Weekly Schedule

1) Characteristics of power source
2) Equipment and accessories, Effect of current type and polarity: DC(,), DC(-) and AC
3) Welding parameters, Standards for filler materials, electrodes, and gases
4) Welding applications, typical problems and how to solve them
5) SAW process principles and arc characteristics, Effect of current type and polarity
6) Characteristics of power source applicable to SAW process, equipment and accessories
7) Process application range, typical problems and how to solve them
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Consumables, Handling and storage of consumables (storage environment, re-drying, Consumable classification (International and national standards)
10) Welding parameters
11) Joint preparation: typical joint design for welding, fit-up, cleaning
12) Relationship between the wire-flux combination and the characteristics of deposited material
13) Welding procedures, Single-wire and multi -wire techniques
14) Practical Training
15) Practical training
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

50%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Midterm Examination	1	50%
Semester Studies	Practices	1	50%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

50%

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
Tig and Submerged Arc Welding Techniques	KMP202	Compulsory	Associate degree	2	Spring	5