Course: Non-Metallic Materials and their Processing

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Course title Non-Metallic Materials and their Processing
Course code KMM/TZMNA
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction English
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Němejc Ivan, doc. Ing. CSc.
Course content
The course brings to students information on technologies used for processing of non-metallic raw materials. 1. Introduction of the course. Types and properties of non-metallic materials, their structure. 2. Non-metallic raw materials and their processing linked to utilizable properties. Auxiliary materials. Basic info on their processing technology. Machine equipment. 3. Beneficiation methods of used raw materials. Mixing of ceramic bodies.. 4. Basic ceramic & glass technologies 1 - crushing, milling and classification of ceramic materials. 5. Basic ceramic & glass technologies 2 - shaping of ceramics and glass. 6. Basic ceramic & glass technologies 3 - dewatering and drying. Basic types of dryers. 7. Basic ceramic & glass technologies 4 - firing of ceramics and glass. Theory, solid-phase reactions. Firing curve.Basic types of kilns for firing glass and ceramics. 8. Polymers processing - 1. 9. Polymers processing - 2. 10. Fiber production - processes and equipment. Technology of composite making. 11. Additive technology used for non-metallic materials, 3D printing. 12. Non-metallic raw materials in light of their recyclation. 13. Reserve.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Multimedia supported teaching, Students' self-study, Lecture, Lecture with visual aids, Practicum, Field trip
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 40 hours per semester
  • Graduate study programme term essay (40-50) - 40 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 20 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 65 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Knowledge of chemistry, physics, and material science. Passing the subject Non-metallic materials successfully.
Skills
Students should be able to have basic laboratory skills.
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
Student will obtain deep knowledge on processing technologies and equipment used for processing of non-metallic materials (ceramics, glass, plastics, composites).
Skills
Student will obtain deep knowledge on processing technologies and equipment used for processing of non-metallic materials (ceramics, glass, plastics, composites).
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Lecture with visual aids
Practicum
Field trip
Multimedia supported teaching
Self-study of literature
Skills
Multimedia supported teaching
Competences
Multimedia supported teaching
Lecture
assessment methods
Knowledge
Oral exam
Test
Seminar work
Individual presentation at a seminar
Skills
Combined exam
Competences
Combined exam
Recommended literature
  • Metals & Alloys, ceramics, polymers?. Catalogue 2002. Huntingdon Goodfellow Cambridge Limited, 2002.
  • Ashby, M., Shercliff, H., Cebon, D. Materials engineering, science, processing and design. UK. 2010.
  • Cowie, J. M. G., Arrighi, V. Polymers: Chemistry and Physics of Modern Materials. USA. 2007.
  • Dyson, R.W. Engineering polymers. Blackie Glasgow, 1990. ISBN 0-216-92678-5.
  • Francis L. F. Materials Processing. UK, USA. 2016.
  • Gutowski, Timothy G. Advanced composites manufacturing. New York : John Wiley & Sons, 1997. ISBN 0-471-15301-X.
  • Kroschwitz, J.I. High performance polymers and composites. Wiley New York, 1991. ISBN 0-471-54366-7.
  • Shackelford, F. S., Doremus R. H. Eds.:. Ceramic and Glass Materials. USA, 2010. ISBN 978-1-4419-4460-3.


Study plans that include the course
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