Processing of Ceramic and Polimeric Materials

Code:

M.EMAT014

Acronym:

PCP

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Science and Technology of Materials

Instance: 2024/2025 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Metallurgy, Materials and Technological Processes Section
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Materials Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M.EMAT	15	Syllabus	1	-	6	39	162

Teaching language

English

Objectives

To learn about the main techniques for processing ceramics and polymers, at an industrial level. This study will be complemented with the study of new processing technologies for these materials, not yet implemented at the industrial level.

Learning outcomes and competences

Students should acquire knowledge about the main processes of manufacture of ceramic and polymeric materials, the variables that control these technological processes and the typology of products that, in the end, are obtained in each of them.

Students are also expected to acquire the necessary skills for the development of new ceramic and polymeric products, as well as the ability to decide, given a specific application, which are the best processing alternatives. The study visits that will be undertaken will allow the students to broaden and complement their knowledge and skills in these areas.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Prior knowledge of the structure and properties of ceramics and polymers as well as the processing of these materials is required.

Program

Ceramic processing technology
General principles. Dry forming processes. Uniaxial and isostatic pressing. Extrusion. Extrusion Additives. Injection molding. Injection molding with solvents and plastics. The PIM Process. Slip casting (suspension). Stability and rheology of suspensions. Drying curves. Additive manufacture. Sintering diagrams. Glasses. Glass technology. Mass balance calculations. Fusion process. Glass fibres. Glass ceramics. Thermal crystallization cycles.

Polymer Processing Technology
Revision of the fundamental concepts of polymer structure and properties. Rheology of polymer melts. Classic polymer processing techniques. Advanced polymer processing techniques. Fibre processing methods. Rubber processing. Fabrication of polymeric coatings and foams. Processing of polymer matrix composites. Study of polymer processing of large commercial applications.

Mandatory literature

Sabu Thomas and Yang Weimin; Advances in polymer processing, Woodhead Publishing, 2009. ISBN: ISBN 978-1-84569-396-1
Schneider, S. J. jr.; Engineered materials handbook, 1991
James E. Shelby; Introduction to glass science and technology. ISBN: 0-85404-533-3

Complementary Bibliography

Fakirov, S.; Fundamentals of polymer science for engineers, Weinheim: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA., 2017

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching methodology is based on the theoretical presentation of the topics through the projection of slides, which is the essential medium used in class, seeking to create an open atmosphere in which students actively participate in the exposure of the topics being taught. Students will also be proposed topics related to the subjects being studied, which will then be the subject of a presentation to the class and evaluation. Whenever possible, lectures will be given by guest speakers with training in the various areas of study. At the end of some classes, mini-quizzes may be proposed to evaluate the knowledge acquired.

The practical component is based on laboratory work on ceramic and polymeric materials, with the elaboration of practical reports for evaluation, or a final practical exam.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	20,00
Exame	60,00
Trabalho laboratorial	20,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	16,00
Estudo autónomo	76,00
Frequência das aulas	39,00
Trabalho escrito	16,00
Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese	15,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Students must obtain a minimum classification of 10 for the weighted sum of the theoretical and practical components, and the final exam grade cannot be less than 9.
In the laboratory practical classes, the FEUP's regime of absences will be applied

Calculation formula of final grade

CF = 0.20*PL+0.20*AvC+ 0.60*EF


CF: final grade

PL: grade of the laboratory component

Art: monograph grade and its discussion

EF*: final exam grade

* cannot be less than 9V to obtain approval

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable

Internship work/project

Not applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Written exam, unless the students opt for normal evaluation regimen

Classification improvement

Realization of a new final exam, grade weighted with the classification obtained in the practical component.