Subject Title

Subject details

Engineering Thermodynamics

In Engineering Thermodynamics, you will learn the processes of thermodynamics from the metallurgical perspective.

Some parts of the syllabus are:

• Non-Flow process

• Nozzles and diffusers

• Exergy

• Chemical reaction

• Thermodynamics cycle

Introduction to Metallurgy and Materials Engineering

The study of minerals, their processing and their transformation is a vital component of engineering. Aspects of minerals covered in the programme include their mechanical behaviour, physical metallurgy, thermodynamics, kinetics and more.

Some parts of the syllabus are:

• Ore and minerals for common metals

• Materials processing

• Structure-Property correlation

Metallurgical Thermodynamics and Kinetics

This subject helps in understanding the processes of thermodynamics.

Some parts of the syllabus are:

• Fick’s law

• Arrhenius equation

• Raoult’s law

• Henry’s and Sievert’s laws

Metallography Techniques

This subject helps in understanding concepts of electron-optical and X-ray.

Some parts of the syllabus are:

• Optical microscopy

• Scanning electron microscopy and probe microscopy

• Transmission electron microscopy

• X-ray diffraction

Deformation and Testing of Materials

Students can determine and quantify if a certain material or treatment is appropriate for a given application with the aid of materials testing. Testing can assist in reducing the options to the most suitable choice for the intended use given the large range of materials and treatments currently on the market.

Subjects require students to be familiar with:

• Deformation of materials

• Elastic deformation

• Plastic deformation

• Fracture mechanics

Phase Transformations

This subject helps in designing the concepts of diffusion for phase stability and types of phase transformations that are relevant to alloys and metals.

Mechanics of Materials

Students will look at how internal loadings on bodies are impacted by external loadings in Mechanics of Materials. Students will examine issues including bending, torsion (twisting), bending under shear stress and strain, how temperature affects deformation and more. The subject will teach you the different types of stresses and different mechanisms of materials.

Some parts of the syllabus are:

• Modes of plastic deformation

• Dislocation theory

• Creep

• Fatigue

Materials Processing Technologies

In Materials and Processing Technology, students will learn to comprehend and use the design process as it is applied to the creation of a technical outcome. Determine user requirements, opportunities and needs to attain fitness for purpose. Understand and become knowledgeable about manufacturing, functional and aesthetic factors.

Semester

Core/ Elective

Subject Title

Subject details

1

Core

Engineering Thermodynamics

Through this subject, students learn the concepts of thermodynamics from the metallurgical perspective.

2

Core

Introduction to Metallurgy and Materials Engineering

Students learn to identify the basics of metals, alloys, components and ceramics.

2

Core

Metallurgical Thermodynamics and Kinetics

The subject will teach you the concept of thermodynamics and kinetic approaches to various metallurgical problems.

3

Core

Structure of Materials

The subject requires students to be familiar with geometrical crystallography and crystal chemistry, metallic and ceramic crystals, the effective mass of electrons, Brillouin Zones, Fullerenes, Nanotube and Graphene.

4

Core

Iron Making Technologies

The subject requires students to learn the basics of raw materials, the reduction mechanism of iron ore and the blast furnace process of iron making.

4

Core

Metallography Techniques

The subject will help you to become familiar with the concepts of optical, electro-optical and x-ray diffraction techniques.

5

Core

Modelling and Simulation in Metallurgy

The subject covers the knowledge of metallurgical engineering used in various modelling and simulation techniques. Topics covered in this subject are:

• Modelling

• Fuzzy logic

• Molecular dynamics

• Simulation

• Multi-scale modelling of materials

5

Core

Deformation and Testing of Materials

This subject goes through the following topics:

• Deformation

• Plastic deformation

• Elastic deformation

• Fracture mechanics

• Testing of materials

• Tensile testing

5

Core

Phase Transformations

Through this subject, students learn about the concept of transformation of phase, topics covered under this are:

• Atomic movement

• Homogeneous and heterogeneous growth

• Solidification of alloys

5

Elective

Instrumental Analysis

You will understand the concept of mineral and metallic substances, X-ray and electron analytical methods and Physico-chemical methods.

6

Core

Mechanical Behaviour of Materials

The subject requires students to be familiar with concepts of temperature and environment and different types of stress. Topics covered under this subject are:

• Dislocation theory

• Strengthening mechanics

• Creep

• Fatigue

• Analysis of stress-strain data

• Corrosion fatigue

6

Elective

Electronic and Magnetic Materials

The subject requires students to be familiar with the basics of magnetic and electronic properties.

7

Core

Materials Processing Technologies

The subject requires students to be familiar with the basics of metallurgical and mechanical design, fabrication processes, metal casting process, powder metallurgy and metal joining. Topics covered under this subject are:

• Emerging casting process

• Wedding, brazing and soldering

• Welding process

7

Core

Steel Making Technologies

Through this subject, you will know the importance of steel making, technologies of production of steel and challenges in steel industries. Topics covered in this subject are:

• Basic oxygen steelmaking (BOF)

• Electric steel making

• Argon oxygen decarburization (AOD)

• Vacuum arc remelting (VAR)

• Secondary steel making

• Continuous casting of steel

7

Elective

Wear, Friction and Lubricants

The subject requires students to be familiar with how the lubricants help in friction minimisation and prevent the wear and tear of machinery.

8

Core

Mechanical Behaviour of Materials

The subject requires students to be familiar with the classification of mechanical testing of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and alloys.

8

Elective

Cast Iron Technology

Through this subject, students learn the basic techniques of important engineering material, cast iron, melting, casting and characteristics of iron and a metallurgical inspection of cast iron and salvaging. In this subject, we study the family of cast iron that includes:

• Grey cast iron

• Malleable cast iron

• S. G. Cast iron

Specialisation

Subjects

Details

Mechanical Metallurgy

• Advanced Physical and Mechanical Metallurgy

• Advanced Ferrous Metal Production

• Welding Metallurgy

• Advanced Non-Ferrous Metal Production

Elective subjects:

• Corrosion Engineering

• Advanced Thermodynamics and Kinetics

• Participate Material Technology

• Advanced Engineering Materials

• Alloy Steels

• Semiconductors and Magnetic Materials.

In this program, the students will learn advanced welding processes and acquire detailed knowledge about the production of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Mineral Processing

• Importance of Mineral Processing

• Flotation

• Iron Ore Washing

• Industrial Screening

In this area of study, students will learn to solve problems related to mineral processing. A mineral processing plant is set up to process the ore from a mine for increasing the concentration of the minerals. Here, students will learn the technique of Froth Flotation.

Extractive Metallurgy

• Thermal Analysis

• Vanadium

• Dilution

This course will assist students in learning about the finding of metals and their significance, non-ferrous metal uses, exploration techniques, beneficiation techniques, the underlying concepts of metal extraction, common extraction techniques, etc.

Physical Metallurgy

Some Important topics in this section are:

• Iron Making

• Chemical Kinetics and mass transfer

• Solid State phase transformation

• Electro Chemistry

Physical metallurgy focuses on the creation of new physical properties in already-existing metals or metal alloys that display particular traits. It also covers the use of high temperatures and mechanical forces to shape metals into useful items.

Subject

Book title

Author

Description

Introduction to Metallurgy and Materials Engineering

Engineering Materials & Metallurgy

Anup Goel, S. S. Sabharwal

This book will help you to learn the importance of materials in technological advancements.

Engineering Thermodynamics

Engineering Thermodynamics (Sixth edition)

P. K. NAG

The author helps students learn the laws of thermodynamics and thermodynamic properties.

Phase Transformations

Phase Transformation in Metals and Alloys

(Fourth edition)

David A. Porter, Kenneth E. Easterling, Mohamed Y. Sherif

This book deals with phase transformations due to temperature differences.

Iron and steel making

An Introduction to Modern Steel Making

Dr. R. H. Tupkary, V. R. Tupkary

This book covers as much of the field of steel making as possible while placing equal focus on both general procedures and guiding concepts. Along with the typical main steel-making processes, recently developed processes have also been mentioned to highlight current developments and potential future trends. This book was primarily written to serve as a textbook for undergraduate students studying metallurgy or metallurgical engineering, particularly in India.

Chemical Kinetics

Chemical Metallurgical Engineering, Vol. 20

Unknown author

You will thoroughly understand the concepts of kinetic chemical energy by reading this book

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