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Quality Control in Welding Applications, 6 Higher education credits

Kvalitetsstyrning i svetsapplikationer, 6 Högskolepoäng

Established: 2023-05-11

Established by: Department of Engineering Science

Applies from: V24

Learning outcomes

The student must, after completing the course, be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• show understanding for quality assurance systems and quality control methods in welded fabrication.
• explain how residual stresses and distortion occur.
• describe different types of methods for avoiding weld defect formations.
• demonstrate in-depth understanding of the testing principles for welded structures.

Competence and skills

• identify and analyse different factors of weld imperfections/defects.
• present and justify the choice of different methods of measurement, control and recording in welding.
• develop an inspection plan for a specific welding operation.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements and approved result from the following course/courses:

VSK600-Academic Writing and

SJL600-Welding Metallurgy of Iron-based Alloys or the equivalent.

The forms of assessment of student performance

Individual written exam. Individual written assignment. Individual oral presentation.

Course contents

The course deals with welding productivity and applications. The course contains various aspects related to quality assurance and quality control applications.

• Introduction to quality assurance in welded fabrication
• Quality control during manufacture
• Residual stresses and distortion
• Plant facilities, welding jigs and fixtures
• Measurement, Control and Recording in Welding
• Imperfections, defects and Acceptance Criteria
• Economics and Productivity
• Repair Welding
• Reinforcing-steel welded joints
• Practical examples (Case Studies)

Other regulations

Course grading: F/Fx/E/D/C/B/A - Insufficient, Insufficient- more work required before the credit can be awarded, Sufficient, Satisfactory, Good, Very Good, Excellent

Course language: The teaching is conducted in English.

General rules pertaining to examination at University West are available at www.hv.se.

If the student has a decision/recommendation on special support due to disability, the examiner has the right to examine the student in a customized examination form.

Cycle

Second cycle

Progressive specialization

A1F - second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Main field of study

Production Technology