CHEM-E6160 - Fundamentals of Pyrometallurgy, 26.10.2020-15.12.2020

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course the student

- can describe the basic unit processes and technologies in ferroalloys and steelmaking production,

- can describe the basics of sulphide smelting and the key processing technologies used for non-ferrous metals,

- knows the basics of process modelling,

- is able to calculate mass and energy balances as well as perform simple process simulations for industrial production units using computational methods

Credits: 5

Schedule: 26.10.2020 - 15.12.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Ari Jokilaakso

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Ari Jokilaakso

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The course gives an overview of the most important high-temperature metal making processes. The main focus is in the ferroalloys and steelmaking as well as in the non-ferrous metals. Fundamental principles and technologies will be addressed and computational process modelling will be introduced and practiced.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Compulsory project work and a learning diary/diaries and a written examination.

Workload

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    5 cr = 135 h

    Lectures

    Tutorials and exercises

    Project work

    Independent studies

    Exam

DETAILS

Study Material

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Seshadri Seetharaman (ed.): Treatise on Process Metallurgy, Vol. 1 and 3A (selected chapters), 2014, Elsevier; Lecture notes and additional material distributed on the lectures.

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

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