Theory of Melting and Steel Ladle Treatment Processes
Major – Metallurgy
Specialisation – Ferrous metallurgy
Degree – Master
Course units:
- Modern steelmaking theory and practice
- Metal oxidation refining theory.
- Fluid dynamics in steelmaking unit hearths.
- Blast, slag, and heat smelting modes in top-blown converters.
- Theory and practice of steelmaking in bottom-blown converters.
- Steelmaking in top-and-bottom-blown converters.
- Physical and chemical and thermal processes in metal treatment with inert gases.
- Thermodynamics and kinetics of vacuum metal treatment.
- Physical and chemical and thermal processes in metal treatment with slag and slag-forming mixtures.
- Theory of metal treatment with different powdered materials.
- Ladle treatment of liquid cast iron
Activities:
- Teacher-led group activities in a classroom;
- Extracurricular self-study of the teacher’s assignments and tasks, including the use of educational facilities (obligatory);
- Office-hours.
Total – 216 hours
Total points – 6
Laboratory classes - none
Midterm assessment - examination
