Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Autumn 2024
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Thermodynamic models for solid phases, liquids and gas phase
Modelling of solid substitutional and interstitial solution, carbides, oxides and intermetallic phases
Modelling of metallic melt systems and slags
The connection between Gibbs energy and phase diagrams
Reading of quantities such as chemical potential, driving forces etc from molar Gibbs energy diagram
Reference state and change of reference state and change of components
Phase diagrams and equilibria
Computer calculations of equilibria, phase diagrams, driving forces etc
Nomenclature of crystal structures
Introduction to the Calphad methodology
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student should be able to:
Explain important concepts in thermodynamic modelling
Use thermodynamic relationships for solution phases (solid phases, liquids and gas phase).
Model these phases with simple models and with sub-lattice formalism (Compound Energy Formalism).
Illustrate relationships between thermodynamic relations, Gibbs energy and phase diagrams.
Carry out analytical and numerical calculations of thermodynamic problems.
Learning activities
The learning activities are lectures, pre-recorded shorter lectures, and exercises.
Preparations before course start
Literature
Compendia
Software
The software Thermo-Calc will be used. You need to install the software on your personal computer in order to be able to use it during the exercises. You may also use the software in the computer rooms.
Support for students with disabilities
Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:
INL1 - Assignment, 3.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F
TEN1 - Written exam, 4.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Ethical approach
All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
