Subject description
Introduction to the fundamentals of materials processing and unit operations. The application of thermodynamics and kinetics to materials processing. Sustainability of materials processing. Iron and steel making processes: raw materials preparation, blast furnace ironmaking, alternative technologies for ironmaking, BOF and EAF processes, Steel refining technologies, application of renewable energy resources … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
MATE305 - Primary Materials Processing
MATE422 - Iron and Steelmaking
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Engagement hours
Contact Hours:4 hours per week lectures/tutorials mixed + 4 hours practical (week 7 only)
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Explain the basic processes and unit operations used for materials processing;
2.
Explain the basic processes and unit operations used for materials processing;
3.
Understand how the thermodynamics of oxide-metal systems, sulphide-metal systems, and slag-metal reactions are relate to the processes being described;
4.
Have knowledge of the kinetics of gas-solid and slag-metal reactions and how this relates to the processes being described;
5.
Perform mass and energy balance calculations relevant to iron and steel making; perform relevant thermodynamic and kinetic calculations of slag-metal and gas-solid reactions for iron and steelmaking processes; and
6.
Understand academic writing style and practise preparation of manuscripts for publication.
Assessment details
Essay
Lab/Prac/Simulation
Project
Final Exam
Work integrated learning
Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.