Analysis of Casting Defects 3 credits

The course covers the most common casting defects, how they are identified and characterized, causes of their formations, the basic mechanisms and measures to minimize or eliminate their occurrence. For more information see https:ju.se/studera/valj-utbildning/kompetensutveckling---uppdragsutbildning/tekniska-hogskolan/gjutfelsanalys-analysis-of-casting-defects.html

Course Contents

The course covers the most common casting defects, how they are identified and characterized, causes of their formations, the basic mechanisms and measures to minimize or eliminate their occurrence.

The course includes the following elements:

  • Identification of different types of casting defects
  • Defect formation - Causes and mechanisms
  • Prediction of defects using simulation tools
  • Practical examinations
  • Root cause analysis
  • Case studies

Prerequisites

Passed courses at least 90 credits within the major subject Mechanical Engineering, 15 credits Mathematics, and completed course in Solidification Processing, 3 credits and proof of English proficiency is required (or the equivalent).

Level of Education: Second cycle

Coursecode/Ladok code: TGAS22

The course is conducted at: School of Engineering

Label Value
Type of course Programme instance course
Study type Online Distance Learning
Number of required meetings 0
Semester Autumn 2024
Study period week 41 - week 44
Rate of study 100%
Language English
Location Web-based
Time Mixed-time
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students 7500 SEK
Syllabus (PDF)
Application code HJ-T4348