Theory of Metallurgical Processes (PM705)
Course Name:
Theory of Metallurgical Processes
Programme:
M.Tech. in Process Metallurgy
Semester:
First
Category:
Programme Core (PC)
Credits (L-T-P):
(3-1-0) 4
Course modules and teaching hours:
Review of various rate theories, Gibbs and Langmiuir isotherms, diffusion in solids, liquids and gases, mass transfer: concept of mass transfer coefficients, mass transfer correlations, mass transfer models, interfacial phenomenon interfacial turbulence, electrocapillary effects, enhanced vaporization; process analysis, staged operations, impinging jets and submerged jets, continuous flow systems, analysis of single particle reactions, correlation with packed beds and fluidized beds.
References:
F. D. Richardson, Physical Chemistry of Melts in Metallurgy, Vols.1 & 2, 1974, Academic Press, London. J. Szekely
& N. Themelis, Rate Phenomenon in Process Metallurgy, Wiley International, 1971
L. Coudrier et al, Fundamentals of Metallurgical Processes, 1978, Pergamon
Department:
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering