| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Solidification | MMT605 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Ş. HAKAN ATAPEK
Assistant Prof. Dr. Erdem KARAKULAK
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explaining the solidification
2) Commentting on the atom transfer at the solid-liquid interface
3) Explaining the morphological instability of the solid-liquid interface
4) Comparing the kinetic undercooling and constitutional supercooling
5) Characterizing the microstructure of solidification
6) Defining the rapid solidification and cast structures
7) Distinguishing the cast defects
8) Explaining the crystallization in cast block and modification of crystallization
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||
| 1 | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 2 | Middle | High | Middle | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | Middle | High | Middle | |
| 5 | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 6 | Middle | High | Middle | |
| 7 | High | Middle | Middle | |
| 8 | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Materials Science II, Science of Phase and Alloys, Pyhsical Metallurgy, Materials Characterization
Course Contents
Candidates are provided with in-depth knowledge on general scope of solidification, atom transfer at solid-liquid interface, morphological instability of the solid-liquid interface, kinetic undercooling and constitutional supercooling, microstructure of solidification, cellular, dendritic, eutectic, peritectic structures, rapid solidification, cast structures, cast defects, microsegregation, macrosegregation, microporosity and macroporosity (lunker), crystallization in cast block and modification of crystallization.
Weekly Schedule
1) General scope of solidification2) Atom transfer at solid-liquid interface
3) Atom transfer at solid-liquid interface
4) Morphological instability of the solid-liquid interface
5) Morphological instability of the solid-liquid interface
6) Kinetic undercooling and constitutional supercooling
7) Kinetic undercooling and constitutional supercooling
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Microstructure of solidification: cellular, dendritic, eutectic, peritectic structures
10) Microstructure of solidification: cellular, dendritic, eutectic, peritectic structures
11) Rapid solidification, cast structures
12) Cast defects: the formation of microsegregation, macrosegregation, microporosity and macroporosity (lunker)
13) Cast defects: the formation of microsegregation, macrosegregation, microporosity and macroporosity (lunker)
14) Crystallization in cast block and modification of crystallization
15) Crystallization in cast block and modification of crystallization
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Demonstration
4) Group Study
5) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required