Progressive Technologies in Welding (FSI-9PTS)

Academic year 2022/2023
Supervisor: doc. RNDr. Libor Mrňa, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚST all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech or English
Aims of the course unit:
The objective of the course is to make students familiar with the latest knowledge in the field modern high power welding and thermal cutting.
Learning outcomes and competences:
They will be made familiar with the theory, as well as with the latest knowledge in the field.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the course is conditional on the knowledge of: fundamentals of fusion and pressure welding technology, weldability of materials as well as with science of materials.
Course contents:
The course deals with the technology of welding by high-power sources such as plasma, electron-beam and laser applications. It familiarises students with technological methods of thermal spraying and their industrial application. Also discussed are the following topics Special welding of pressure methods, stud welding. Welded structures and introduction to the quality assurance of welded structures.
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:
The final exam will be composed of written and oral part. It is classificated to the ECTS grading scale
Controlled participation in lessons:
Consultations are mandatory.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  10 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture

1) Progresiv technology of fusion welding. Welding by concentrate of power.
2) Theory of plasma arc. By liquid and gas stabilized arc. Plasma gases.
3) Plasma welding and surfacing methods.
4) Electron beam welding. Properties of electron beam .Interaction between parent metal and beam.
5) LASER beam welding. Properties of photon beam . Interaction between parent metal and beam.
6) Plasma cutting. Air plasma arc.
7) Cutting by laser beam. Hybrid technology -laser + water jet.
8) Progresiv technology in welding with pressure. Friction welding.
9) Diffusion welding.
10)Explosion welding.
Literature - fundamental:
1. Gibson S.W.: Advanced Welding, MacMillan, London 1997,ISBN 0-333-65384-X
2. Turňa, M.: Špeciálne metódy zvárania, ALFA,Bratislava 1989, ISBN 80-05-00097-9
3. Emmelmann,C.: Introduction to industrial laser materials processing, ROFIN-SINAR, Hamburk 1998
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
D-MAT-K combined study --- no specialisation -- DrEx 0 Recommended course 3 1 W
D-MAT-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- DrEx 0 Recommended course 3 1 W