- Industrial heat- and mass balances.
- Reactions between gas and solids respective molten metals.
- Application of dilute solution thermodynamics in metallurgical processes.
- Slag-metal equilibria.
- Application of the slag capacity concept for liquid metal refining.
- Deoxidation and precipitation of non-metallic inclusions in liquid metals.
- Modification of non-metallic inclusions in liquid metals.
- Thermodynamics of dissolution and application in metallurgical processes.
- Thermodynamic process analysis.
MH2502 Applied Equilibrium Theory in Metallurgical Processes 6.0 credits
The course gives deeper knowledge of practical application of thermodynamics in industrial pyrometallurgical production of metals.
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Course syllabus MH2502 (Autumn 2007–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
To give a sound knowledge of practical application of high temperature thermodynamics in metallurgical processes
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
4H1951/MH1010 Materials Thermodynamics
4H1953/MH1011 Fabrication processes
4H1066/MH1003 Advanced course in metals and ceramics
4H1956/MH2452 Chemical equilibria in metallurgical processes
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Compendium
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- INL1 - Assignment, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Home assignment (INL1; 1cr)
Examination (TEN1; 3 cr)
Lab work (LAB1; 2 cr)
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.