ES9K8-10 Advanced Materials & Processes
Introductory description
The incorporation into new products of advanced materials and processes with enhanced properties, performance and/or manufactured cost is essential to the competitiveness of manufacturing industry. This course module will familiarize participants with some of the latest developments in industry 4.0, metals, ceramics and polymer composites and their manufacturing processes.
Module aims
On completion, participants will:
Have an appreciation of a range of new and advanced materials and processes.
Be aware of current and potential applications of the developments covered.
Understand some of the barriers to the introduction of Advanced Materials and Processes.
Have identified at least one area within their own Company which is introducing New Materials/Process Technology
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
Metallic Materials with Enhanced Performance Characteristics
Microfabrication
Advanced Ceramic Materials and their Applications
New Engineering Polymers
Polymer Composite Matrix and Fibre Reinforcement
Polymer Composite Fabrication Techniques
Circular Economy
Industry 4.0
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Discuss and critically evaluate the complex relationships between the composition, structure and properties of advanced materials and new processes relevant to a number of industries
- Discuss and evaluate the latest advances in processes and materials relevant to their own industry or an industrial setting. Independently assess the implications of a particular materials choice.
- Interpret and comment on how any advanced materials or process might be successfully integrated into the current operation.
Indicative reading list
There is no single book which will cover all of the materials discussed in the module. All lectures will be prefaced by a different reading list. All modules will cover different aspects of this course
View reading list on Talis Aspire
Subject specific skills
Make informed decisions on novel material or process implementation. This would include the ability to conceive, make and realise a new component for industrial application. Committed to an active contribution to a sustainable world by taking into account life cycle analysis, costs and ethical implementation of novel materials. Understanding the priorities of industry to ensure a realistic approach to materials implementation whilst remaining cost-effective and competitive.
Transferable skills
Ability to communicate novel materials to an audience. Combining different backgrounds to develop a new material for a component as a team Appreciation of Life Cycle Assessment and its applicability in modern industry take initiative to devise a new material to replaced an existing one on an existing component
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 22 sessions of 1 hour (22%) |
| Demonstrations | 3 sessions of 1 hour (3%) |
| Online learning (independent) | 6 sessions of 1 hour (6%) |
| Assessment | 69 hours (69%) |
| Total | 100 hours |
Private study description
No private study requirements defined for this module.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A1
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessed work as specified by department | 100% | 69 hours | Yes (extension) |
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Group Presentation (30%)_9 hours |
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Assessment group R
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessed work as specified by department | 100% | Yes (extension) | |
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Written Post Module Assignment |
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Feedback on assessment
Written and/or verbal feedback will be given as appropriate to the assessment type.
Courses
This module is Optional for:
- Year 1 of TESA-H7Q0 Postgraduate Taught Manufacturing Systems Engineering & Management
- Year 1 of TESS-H7Q1 Postgraduate Taught Manufacturing Systems Engineering & Management
- Year 1 of TESS-H7Q5 Postgraduate Taught Manufacturing Systems Engineering & Management (HKPU)
This module is Option list A for:
- Year 1 of TESS-H1P2 Postgraduate Award in Engineering Business Management
- Year 1 of TESA-H1P7 Postgraduate Taught Engineering Business Management
- Year 1 of TESS-H1P1 Postgraduate Taught Engineering Business Management
This module is Option list B for:
- Year 1 of TWMS-H1A4 Postgraduate Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing