Course Syllabus for students Autumn 2024

After a successful course the student shall:

• display knowledge of how the casting defects are identified and characterized
• display knowledge of how the casting defects can be minimized or eliminated, and how simulation tools can be used in that work

• demonstrate skills of identifying casting defects and derive causes of defect formation
• demonstrate skills of applying and combining different analytical methods including casting simulation for defect characterization and elimination

• demonstrate the ability to make a proper defect assessment and critically evaluate the causes and mechanisms underlying the defect formation

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

Lectures, seminars, project work, laboratory activities and exercises.

The teaching is conducted in English.

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).

The course is graded 5,4,3 or Fail.

Name of the Test	Value	Grading
Examination1	2 credits	5/4/3/U
Exercises and Project Worik	1 credit	U/G

¹ Determines the final grade of the course, which is issued only when all course units have been passed.

The literature list for the course will be provided eight weeks before the course starts.