Metallurgy of Non-Ferrous Alloys (FSI-9MNK)

Academic year 2022/2023
Supervisor: doc. Ing. Jaromír Roučka, CSc.  
Supervising institute: ÚST all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech or English
Aims of the course unit:
The aim of course is to understand the topics of production of aluminium and magnesium castings.
Learning outcomes and competences:
See objective
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledges of chemistry and metal science
Course contents:
The course deeped knowledges in the sphere metallurgy of aluminium and magnesium alloys. An accent is given on theoretical problems of crystallization and on application of metallurgical measures for achievement of optimal properties of castings. An overview of particular production processes and ranges of their application is given. An overwiew of new, non-traditional casting methods and alloys is mentioned too.
Teaching methods and criteria:
The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
Verbal exam
Controlled participation in lessons:
Not controled
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  10 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture 1.Properties and Characteristics of Aluminium Alloys
2.Crystallisation of aluminium alloys.
3.Metallurgicall processes, inoculation and modification
4.Modern methods of refining
5.Quality control of the melt
6.Casting processes and its application
7.Semi-Solid metal casting
8.Cast Composites
9.Casting defects, identification, influence on properties and reparation
10.Magnesium alloys, casting methods used by pouring magnesium alloys
Literature - fundamental:
1. Roučka,J.: Metalurgie neželezných kovů, CERM Brno, 2004, ISBN 80-214-2790-6
2. Aluminium Casting Technology, 2nd edition, AFS,Inc. Illinois, USA, 1993, ISBN 0-87433-157-9
3. Aluminium Permanent Mold Handbook, AFS,Inc. Illinois, USA, 2001, ISBN 0-87433-250-8
4. Kainer,K.U.:Magnesium Alloys and Technologies, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, 2003, ISBN 3-527-30570-X
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
D-STG-K combined study --- no specialisation -- DrEx 0 Recommended course 3 1 W
D-STG-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- DrEx 0 Recommended course 3 1 W