Module 1: Surface dependent engineering properties, viz., wear friction, corrosion, fatigue, reflectivity, emissivity, etc. [8h]

Module 2: Common surface initiated engineering failures mechanism of surface degradation importance and necessity of surface engineering classification and scope of surface engineering in metals, ceramics, polymers and composites, tailoring of surfaces of advanced materials. [8h]

Module 3: Wear, wear related industrial problems, different wear modes, wear modeling and surface damage prediction. [8h]

Module 4: Thermal Processes in surface engineering: physical/chemical vapor deposition plasma spray coating plasma assisted ion implantation surface modification by directed energy beams like ion, electron and laser beams energy transfer, beam configuration and modes, surface integration, heat and mass transfer (composition and temperature profile) during directed energy beam irradiation novelty of composition and microstructure [12h]

To find out causes of surface damage of engineering components in workplaces

To measure adhesion strength, deposition efficiency and other characteristics of coatings

To evaluate wear rate of materials under adhesive, abrasive and erosive condition

To analyze and compare the utility of surface modification techniques for specific applications

CO1: Knowledge will be gained on the subject matter.
CO2: Able to apply the theory to practical problems.
CO3: Knowledge will be enhanced to implement the concept for product development.
CO4: Able to distinguish between different techniques
CO5: Able to decide the right materials and methods for a particular application

R. Chattopadhyay, Advanced Thermally Assisted Surface Engineering Processes, Kluwer Academic Publishers, MA,USA (now Springer, NY) , 2020

J.S. Burnell-Gray, Surface Engineering, Woodhead Publishing , 2020

J.S. Burnell-Gray, P.K. Datta,, Surface Engineering Casebook, Woodhead Publishing , 2022

J.S. Burnell-Gray, Surface Engineering, Woodhead Publishing , 2020