At the end of this course, the students; 1) Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge 2) Ability to design and conduct experiments and analyze and interpret experimental results 3) Ability to design a system, component and process according to specified requirements 4) Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams 5) Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems 6) Ability to use modern engineering tools, techniques and skills necessary for engineering practice 7) Understanding professional and professional ethical responsibility 8) Ability to communicate effectively 9) Comprehensive education required to understand the global and societal impact of engineering solutions 10) Be informed about contemporary issues 11) Project management skills and familiarity with international standards and methodologies 12) Recognizing that lifelong education is a necessity and also having the ability to engage in this education
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
No
COURSE DEFINITION
To introduce students to the concept and scope of surface engineering. To teach basic tribology and corrosion issues related to material surfaces and coatings. To teach different industrial coatings made from gas, liquid solution and molten state. It is aimed to teach surface and coating characterization techniques and to raise awareness about the working principles of these techniques. Surface definition, Metal surface properties, Processes applied to the surface and their importance, Processes applied to the metal surface before surface processing, Processes that change the surface properties, Surface modification processes, Overview of surface coating processes and their explanations, Processes performed from the gas phase; Chemical vapor deposition, Physical vapor deposition, Ion beam assisted deposition, Coatings made in solution; Deposition in chemical solution, electroless coating, conversion coatings, Electrochemical deposition and coating by sol-gel method, Coatings made in molten or semi-molten state; hot metal spraying, Laser surface treatments, Hot metal dipping and metal plating, Solid state processes, New coating materials, Properties expected from coating materials and methods to find these properties, Latest developments in surface coatings, multilayer coatings, nanocomposite coatings, functional coatings, diamond Similar carbon films are within the scope of the course.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to surface treatments.
2nd Week
Properties and characterization of material surfaces.
3rd Week
Theory of contact mechanics.
4th Week
Corrosion and tribology of material surfaces.
5th Week
Surface treatments that do not cause chemical change.
6th Week
Surface treatments that cause chemical change; carburizing, nitriding.
7th Week
Methods for depositing surface coating from gas phase; chemical vapor deposition.
8th Week
Methods for depositing surface coatings from liquid solutions; electroplating and electroless plating.
9th Week
Midterm
10th Week
Methods of depositing surface coating from molten material; galvanization.
Mechanical and structural characterization of coatings.
13th Week
Tribology of coatings.
14th Week
Coatings for optical, electronic and magnetic applications.
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
The Materials Science of Thin Films, Milton Ohring, Academic Press; 2nd ed. (2001) Coatings Tribology, Properties, Mechanisms, Techniques and Applications in Surface Engineering, K. Holmberg and A. Matthews, 2nd ed., Elsevier, (2009) Surface Engineering for Corrosion and Wear Resistance, edited by J.R. Davis, ASM International, (2001) Handbook of Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Processing, D.M. Mattox, William Andrew (2010) Modern Electroplating, M. Schlesinger, Wiley, (2010) Tribology, Friction and Wear of Engineering Materials, I.M. Hutchings, Elsevier Limited (1992) Contact Mechanics?, K. L. Johnson, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, (1987)
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
40
Total(%)
40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
60
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
2
3
6
Preparation for Final exam
8
5
40
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
8
5
40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1
1
Homework
4
5
20
Total Workload
150
Total Workload / 30
5
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)