Obtaining new knowledge from the field od materials science and materials applied in electroenergetic plants and mechanical engineering.

Obtained knowledge is applied in relating the materials structure and properties, as well as application in various engineering devices and plants, including materials selection for achieving an increased effectiveness.

Introduction to materials science. property dependance from atomic, crystal micro- and macrostructure. Imperfections in crystals. Alloying theory. Phase diagrams, one- and two-component systems. Phase transformations in liquid/solid and solid/solid. reinforcing mechanisms and fracture mechanics. Engineering materials characteristics: a) Metallic materialsi. Mechanical properties and testing. FErrous metallic materials, copper and aluminium; properties and applications. b) Ceramic materials - structure, properties and applications. c) Polymers - structure, properties and applications. g) Composite materials (nano, micro and macro composites), properties and applications. Materials selection. Methods of mechanical and microstructural testing of materials.

Lectures and exercises are interactive. On lectures, materials science theory and practical applications are presented, to enable a more effective knowledge transfer. Laboratory exercises enable practical applications of lecture obtained knowledge on testing equipment.