Introduction to Steel Metallurgy

Steel metallurgy requires deep understanding of physical, chemical, mechanical and thermal properties of metals and their changes with temperature and processing. To successfully do that, one needs to comprehend thermodynamics, kinetics, metal processing principles, chemistry of alloys and testing procedures. Steel quality is of the highest importance for different industries and can only be achieved when all phenomena and processes involved in its making are completely understood. This course is an introduction to steel metallurgy that meets the requirements of professionals in the field.

 

 

Objectives

In this program, you will:

  • Understand the basics of thermodynamics and phases equilibrium
  • Understand the reactions’ and transformations’ kinetics
  • Learn to correlate concentrations and processing history to steel properties
  • Learn about low alloy steels and their behavior during thermal, physical and mechanical processing
  • Get a complete overview and understanding of steel metallurgy

Contents

  • High temperature metallurgical processes
  • Thermodynamics of metal processing [equilibrium and energy diagrams]
  • Phase diagrams and transformations
  • Mass and heat transfer at high temperatures
  • Properties of steel [and metals in general] at high temperatures
  • Fluid flows and modelling of fluid flows
  • Interfacial phenomena
  • Kinetics of reactions in metallurgy [kinetic rates, types, energies, constants]
  • Thermo analytical methods [TG, EGD, DTA, DSC]
  • Process design of steel making and optimization
  • Solidification of steel
  • Steel casting
  • Metal working processes analysis
  • Powder metallurgical processes
  • Optimization of steel making
  • Optimization of steel properties – customized properties of steel
  • Safety and environment related steel manufacturing considerations
  • Financial considerations
  • Case studies
  • Recent advances and developments
  • Review

 

 

Who should attend?

This course in intended for:

-            All professionals working in a field of interest that need to enhance their understanding of Steel Metallurgy

-            All professionals in other fields [besides Steel] that need to understand their understanding of the Thermodynamics, Kinetics, mass transfer, heat transfer and metallurgy fundamentals required for their duties

-            University students (industrial engineers, chemists, chemical engineers, mechanical engineers) looking for an improved understanding Steel Metallurgy

Variations of the suggested outlines can be prepared on demand (terms and conditions apply)