Course detail
Advanced ceramics technologies
CEITEC VUT-DS213Acad. year: 2019/2020
Not applicable.
Supervisor
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Not applicable.
Prerequisites
Intermediate/advanced knowledge in materials science and physical
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Recommended or required reading
Reed, J. S.: Principles of ceramics processing. John Wiley & Sons, 1995, New York (EN)
Rahaman, M. N.: Ceramic Processing. CRC Press - Taylor & Francis Group, 2007, Boca Raton (EN)
Richerson, D. W.: Modern Ceramic Engineering. Marcel Dekker, 1992, New York (EN)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Not applicable.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Not applicable.
Language of instruction
Czech
Work placements
Not applicable.
Course curriculum
1. Introduction to ceramics, definitions, properties, classification of ceramics, specification of advanced ceramics
2. Ceramic powder characterization, powder packing, effects of powder characteristics on packing density, powder agglomeration
3. Ceramic suspensions, colloidal treatment, spray drying, freeze granulation
4. Shaping methods – dry shaping, methods and principles
5. Shaping methods – wet shaping, methods and principles
6. Shaping methods – plastic shaping, methods and principles
7. Additive manufacturing methods - free form fabrication, methods and principles
8. Coatings – dip coating, spraying
9. Drying and binder removal
10. Sintering, mechanisms, effect of particle packing, pressure assisted sintering – methods and principles
11. Ceramics machining, green and hard machining
Aims
This course deals with the technological basics of advanced bulk polycrystalline ceramics. The emphasis is put on principles of the technologies and on advantages and limits of particular methods resulting from these principles. Modern processing methods such as additive manufacturing methods and CNC milling of ceramic blanks are also included in the technology overview.
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme STIPMN Doctoral
branch PM , 1. year of study, winter semester, 0 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme STIPMNK Doctoral
branch PM , 1. year of study, winter semester, 0 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme STIPMN Doctoral
branch PM , 1. year of study, winter semester, 0 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme STIAMNC Doctoral
branch AM , 1. year of study, winter semester, 0 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme STIAMN Doctoral
branch AM , 1. year of study, winter semester, 0 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme STIPMN Doctoral
branch PNTMT , 1. year of study, winter semester, 0 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme STIAMNC Doctoral
branch ANTMT , 1. year of study, winter semester, 0 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme STIAMN Doctoral
branch ANTMT , 1. year of study, winter semester, 0 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme STIPMN Doctoral
branch PM , 2. year of study, winter semester, 0 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme STIPMNK Doctoral
branch PM , 2. year of study, winter semester, 0 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme STIPMN Doctoral
branch PM , 2. year of study, winter semester, 0 credits, compulsory-optional
branch PNTMT , 2. year of study, winter semester, 0 credits, compulsory-optional