| Title: | Welding Technology |
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| Long Title: | Welding Technology |
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| Field of Study: |
Mechanical Engineering
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
GER KELLY |
| Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to provide the student with the practical skills for basic welding, using various processes such as Manual Metal Arc, TAGS and MAGS, and with the theoretical knowledge in the related areas. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Apply the required safety precautions and regulations when setting up and using welding processes. |
| LO2 |
Explain welding process capabilities, with regard to the welding of various metals. |
| LO3 |
Outline quality control and inspection procedures for welded joints. |
| LO4 |
Describe the effects of welding with regard to residual stresses and mechanical properties. |
| LO5 |
Produce welds on carbon steel and stainless steel, using the MMA, MAGS and TAGS welding processes. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
Co-requisites
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| No Co Requisites listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Safety
Safety precautions and regulations necessary when storing and handling welding equipment.
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Description of welding processes/definitions of fusion/non-fusion joints
The functions and principles of the various processes, use of fluxes, atmospheric protection, types of power sources, selection of consumables, and comparisons with other forms of joining.
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Effects of welding on metals
Distortion and residual stresses set up by welding and the control of same. Grain structure changes and the consequences on mechanical properties.
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Quality control
Testing and inspection of welds by destructive and non-destructive means such as radiography, ultrasonics, penetrants. Joint preparation to achieve fitness for purpose and symbolic representation.
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Practical programme
The student will be instructed in the practical welding of carbon steel, alloy steel and stainless steel using a number of processes such as MMA, MAGS and TAGS etc.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Welding tests using the TAGS and MAGS welding processes |
1,2,3,4,5 |
30.0 |
Week 6 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Welding tests using the MMA process |
1,2,3,5 |
30.0 |
Week 12 |
| Short Answer Questions |
Written paper to cover the related studies |
1,2,3,4,5 |
40.0 |
Sem End |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lab |
Welding practice |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Lecture |
Related studies |
1.0 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Study |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Larry Jeffus, 2011, Welding and Metal Fabrication, First Ed., Cengage Learning [ISBN: 978-1418013745]
- Fabrication and Welding Engineering 2008, Fabrication and Welding Engineering, Routledge [ISBN: 978-0750666916]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Davies 1994, Welding Science and Technology, Vols. 1&2, 10th. Ed., Cambridge University Press
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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Module Delivered in
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