METE208 CHEMICAL PRIN.OF MATERIAL PRODUC.
| Course Code: | 5700208 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. ABDULLAH ÖZTÜRK |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
After successfully completing this course the student will be able to;
-Describe the sources of metals; explain unit operations in mineral processing, preliminary treatment processes such as drying, calcination, roasting and agglomeration; pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical and electrometallurgical extraction of metals; fuels and refractories used in extraction of metals; production of important metals and alloys such as iron, steel, copper, zinc, lead and aluminum.
-Do mass and heat balance for different metallurgical and materials engineering systems using their knowledge of stoichiometry and thermodynamic principles.
-Design simple flowsheets using various unit operations and processes for the extraction and purification of metals.
Course Content
Examples of common unit operations and unit processes in extractive metallurgy. Stoichiometric principles, charge calculations, and material balances. Heat balance; choice of reactions, application of thermochemical principles. Examples of material and heat balances from selected processes.
Course Learning Outcomes
(a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering;
(b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
(c) Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs;
(d) An ability to identify, to formulate, and solve engineering problems;
(l) A knowledge of the scientific and engineering principles underlying the four major elements of the field; structure, properties, processing and performance related to material systems;
(e) An ability to apply and integrate knowledge from each of the four major elements of the field to solve materials and/or process selection and design problems.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Knowledge of the scientific and engineering principles underlying the four major elements of the field; structure, properties, processing and performance related to material systems | ✔ | |||
| 9 | An ability to apply and integrate knowledge from each of the four major elements of the field to solve materials and/or process selection and design problems | ✔ | |||