Students must have the knowledge of the thermodynamics of metallurgical processes (properties of real solutions, the criterion of the progress and equilibrium of metallurgical processes, equilibria in the melt/gas and melt/refractory systems), the technology of mould and core production (inclusive of the properties of moulding materials), casting and finishing operations in the production of castings, and the metallurgy of foundry alloys.

Condition of awarding the course-unit credit: participation in exercises. Examination: the knowledge of physical-chemical  a nd technological causes of the appearance of basic types of casting defects, remedial measures preventing their appearance, and basic ways of repairing them will be tested.
Attendance in lectures is recommended, attendance in exercises is obligatory.
Attending at the exercises is required, being checked by the leader of practicals. In the case of absence from exercises, the leader assigns a topic for independent written work.

The objective is to make students familiar with the basic types of casting defects and the main reasons for their appearance during individual production stages. They will be led to comprehend the complicated physical-chemical interactions between melts and the surrounding environment (atmosphere, foundry mould) and their effect on the quality of castings.
The course will provide students with the knowledge necessary for determining the kind of casting defect, the reasons for its appearance, and taking remedial measures.

• Programme N-SLE-P Master's 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory