Thermal Processing and Metallurgy

Course aim

This course aims to provide student with an introduction to thermal processing and provide a foundation for areas such as traditional iron-based metallurgy.

Course content

Cast structures and properties; Modern steel making practices; Solidification modelling; Foundry practice and casting design; Casting defects, identification, causes and prevention; Phase transformations, TTT/CCT diagrams; Heat treatment processes: Annealing, Non equilibrium processes; Alloys steels and tool steel design; Cast irons; Non ferrous-alloys.

Textbook(s)

Smallman, R and Bishop, R 2003, Modern Physical Metallurgy and Materials Engineering : Science, Process Applications, 6, Butterworth Heinemann, Oxford

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
CHEM 1006	Chemistry 100
RENG 1005	Engineering Materials

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
Practical	3 hours x 3 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
Practical	8 hour block x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment 1: due in week 5, Examination, Project : steel works project and associated practical work: portfolio handed up in week 12.

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.