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Quality Control in Welding Applications, 7.5 Credits

Kvalitetsstyrning i svetsapplikationer, 7,5 Högskolepoäng

Established: 2025-12-09

Established by: Department of Engineering Science

Applies from: V27

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should 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.
• show understanding of the principles, mechanisms, and typical applications of various non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.

Competence and skills

• identify and analyse different factors of weld imperfections/defects.
• identify suitable NDT methods for specific inspection scenarios and recognize their operational boundaries in practice.

Judgement and approach

• present and justify the choice of different methods of measurement, control and recording data in welding.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements and approved result from the following course/courses: EVM600 Ethics and Scientific Method 1,5 hp and SJL600 Welding Metallurgy of Iron-based Alloys 6 hp or the equivalent.

The forms of assessment of student performance

Individual written exam. Individual written assignment with 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
• Non-Destructive Testing
• 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