CHEMMAT 754 : Materials Performance Enhancement
Engineering
2021 Semester Two (1215) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
This is a NZQF Level 9 elective paper after CHEMMAT 121, 204 and 305. Materials are the base of modern technology and decide the functions, working efficiency, and cost of a machine/devoce. However, materials often need to work under extreme service conditions including high temperature and severe wear, especially in chemical process engineering and energy related industries. Understanding of materials failure mechanisms under these conditions and protection of materials with surface technologies are important for engineers working in a wide range of manufacturing industries. This paper also covers new development of materials including Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies such as Additive and Sustainable/Green Manufacturing.
Course Requirements
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Extreme Service Conditions that materials may work under. Student will understand the requirements of materials used in these extreme service conditions, especially at high temperature and corrosive environment. Student should be able to use thermodynamic concept to evaluate and thermal stability of materials, and kinetic laws to calculate the reaction rate. Students should also understand the effect of oxide structure on the protective ability of materials, familiarise Ni based alloys and other high temperature materials, and can tell the differences of oxidation of metals and alloys. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 and 5.1)
- Develop and understand the Concept of Surface Engineering: Understand the importance of surface engineering to the wide range of industries, familiarise with the surface treatment techniques and energy sources including flame, electron beam, ion beam, laser, chemical and thermochemical treatments. Student should also be able to evaluate and analyse various coating and thin film technologies, including traditional industrial techniques and modern physical and chemical vapour deposition methods. Building on the knowledge from CHEMMAT 121 and 204, students should be able to use surface microstructure characterisation and microanalysis methods to analyse the surface properties and application cases. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 and 5.2)
- Demonstrate an understanding of on Tribology, Friction and Wear of Materials. Student will understand the generic features inherent to a “surface” and how these are quantified, as well as how these contribute to the definition of a “tribological system”. Students should understand the generic concept of “friction” and be able to interpret/apply the three laws of frication in a practical context. From this understanding the student should be familiar with the different mechanisms of lubrication and where these apply in a wear system. Finally, the student should know the generic mechanisms of sliding, adhesive and erosive wear, the key variables that influence the extent of wear in each regime, and how the wear rates for these mechanism are quantified. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2 and 5.2)
- Demonstrate an understanding of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology: Student will be introduced to the history and development of nanomaterials and nanotechnology, and the impact of size minimisation to a wide range of modern technologies. Using the nanostructure concept, students should be able to analyse the special mechanical, physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials. Students will also have the opportunity to evaluate and analyse the synthesis and processing techniques of nanomaterials, and master the methods to apply nanomaterials and nanotechnology in energy and environment industries. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1 and 6.2)
- Demonstrate an understanding of Powder Metallurgy: Student will understand the basic principles of powder metallurgy parts production, its importance and limitations; Understand the key parameters of powder metal processing, in particular metal injection moulding; Understand the fundamentals of solid-state sintering; understand the relationship between the microstructure and mechanical properties of powder metallurgy components. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2 and 5.2)
- Demonstrate an understanding of Advanced Manufacturing Technology: Students should learn the general work process for digital design and material transformation, e.g. the additive manufacture (AM). Understand its advantages and limitations over the traditional subtractive manufacturing. Learn the different forms of materials and solidification method/process of 7 types of additive manufacturing, post processing and quality control, especially the process strategy for powder-based systems in AM. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1 and 5.2)
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable manufacturing: Student will be able to describe the difference between traditional manufacturing and sustainable manufacturing technologies, and three dimensional aspects of sustainable manufacturing. Evaluate the sustainability of manufacturing technologies, and understand how to transfer a linear economic system to a circular economic system with incorporating 6R methodology. Describe four layers of sustainable manufacturing. Understand basic steps of product life-cycle assessment, and its application. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 and 5.2)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 40% | Individual Coursework |
| Final Exam | 60% | Individual Coursework |
| 2 types | 100% |
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcome Addressed | |||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | ||||
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Workload Expectations
This course is a standard 15-point course and students are expected to spend 12.5 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.
For this course, you can expect 36 hours of lectures, a 4-hour tutorial, 55 hours of reading and thinking about the content and 55 hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is required at scheduled activities including tutorials to complete credit for components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including tutorials/labs will not be available as recordings.
The course will not include live online events including group discussions/tutorials.
Attendance on campus is required for the test/exam.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.
Learning Resources
Lecturers will provide lecture notes, reference books, related journal research papers and case study information.
Health & Safety
This paper has lab components that require safety training, including use of lab coats and protective glasses etc.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Class Representatives
Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.