Course title
C00280003
Principles of Solidification

 SERIZAWA Ai
Middle-level Diploma Policy (mDP)
Program / Major mDP Goals Courses
Fundamental Mechanical Engineering F 産業界や社会の要請を把握して解決するべき課題を設定し、さまざまな工学分野の知識を関連付けながら設計生産技術を活用することで、立案した構想に従って研究を進め課題を解決することができる。 Sub
Advanced Mechanical Engineering F 産業界や社会の要請を把握して解決するべき課題を設定し、機械工学の学理を応用して異分野を含む融合分野で革新的な機能を創成することができる。 Sub
Environment and Materials Engineering A 確かな基礎と物質化学の専門知識に基づいて問題を解決することができる。 Main
Chemistry and Biotechnology B 地球環境や地域社会との調和を見据えて、さまざまな工学分野に関わる問題を解決することができる。 Sub
Electrical Engineering and Robotics D 電気工学や関連する工学の技術分野を課題に適用し、社会の要求を解決するために応用することができる。 Sub
Advanced Electronic Engineering E 専門的デザイン課題について解決する能力を身に付けることができる。 Sub
Information and Communications Engineering F 社会のニーズに対して技術課題を主体的に発見し、工学分野における分野横断的な知識も活用しつつ、計画的・継続的に取り組んで課題を達成することができる。 Sub
Computer Science and Engineering G 技術的課題に対してさまざまな工学分野の知識を関連付けながら主体的に取り組み、継続的に学修する能力を身に付けることができる。 Sub
Urban Infrastructure and Environment G ⼟⽊⼯学における現実の問題について、⼯学・専⾨基礎知識を⽤いて理解・解決することができる。 Sub
Purpose of class
The aim of this lecture is to understand the alloy theory-terminal solid solutions and intermediate phases, free energy-composition diagrams. Develops equilibrium and non-equilibrium behavior of alloy systems that are essential for the interpretation of phase diagrams.
Course description
This course provides an introduction to materials processing science, with an emphasis on heat transfer, chemical diffusion, and fluid flow. We use an engineering approach to analyze industrial-scale processes, with the goal of identifying and understanding physical limitations on scale and speed, and cover materials of all classes, including pure metals and common alloys. Specific processes, such as melt-processing of metals, deposition technologies (liquid, vapor, and vacuum), and additive manufacturing are considered.
Goals and objectives
  1. Understand various phenomena related to solidification and crystal growth from the liquid state in metal materials from a thermodynamic perspective.
  2. Enable the interpretation of phase diagrams and predict phase compositions, microstructures, and properties of materials under given conditions.
  3. Deepen the understanding of physical chemistry principles related to interfacial phenomena that govern phase transformations, such as solid-liquid interfaces.
  4. Enhance the understanding of novel fabrication methods of materials based on the control of non-equilibrium phases through processes such as undercooling solidification and rapid quenching.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Solidification of materials Total.
1. 30% 30%
2. 25% 25%
3. 25% 25%
4. 20% 20%
Total. 100% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Final grade points will be determined by total weighted scores from quizzes (30%), a mid-term report (40%) and a final report (40%). (Less than 60 grade point: Failing)
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. General introduction to the concept of solidification of metals Review the microsturacture of materials. 100minutes
2. Phase diagram Review the previous lecture. 100minutes
3. Solidification microstructure Review previous lectures. 100minutes
4. Evolution of microstructures in metals and alloys during solidification Review previous lectures. 100minutes
5. Morphology of solid/liquid interface Review previous lectures. 100minutes
6. Phase transformation Review previous lectures. 100minutes
7. Mid-Term Report Review previous lectures. 100minutes
8. Supercooling and subsequent solidification behavior Review previous lectures. 100minutes
9. Nucleation and crystal growth during solidification Review previous lectures. 100minutes
10. Variation of phase diagram Review previous lectures. 100minutes
11. Die casting Review previous lectures. 100minutes
12. Single crystal manufacturing Review previous lectures. 100minutes
13. Additive manufacturing Review previous lectures. 100minutes
14. Final report Review all lectures. 100minutes
15. *
Total. - - 1400minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class 小テストや小レポート、中間レポートのフィードバックを授業内で行う。演習問題は、授業内で解説を行う。
Textbooks and reference materials
N/A
Prerequisites
Microstructure of metals and alloys
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Just after class.
  • Anytime via e-mail.
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
Active-learning course
About half of the classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable A visiting professor from an automotive company will give a lecture about the development of automotive materials by using casting and die-casting.
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
  • 13.CLIMATE ACTION
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