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FMH3905 Importance of Inclusions in the Processing of Steel Products 7.5 credits

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Application

For course offering

Autumn 2023 Start 30 Oct 2023 programme students

Application code

51614

Headings with content from the Course syllabus FMH3905 (Autumn 2020–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course disposition

Initially, lectures are given by both teachers from KTH and external experts from industrial companies. After this, the student may choose a project assignment that is performed under the supervision of an internal or external expert. The project assignment is presented at a seminar and in a report.

Course contents

Knowledge of i) thermodynamic and kinetic aspects which influence the inclusion characteristics during ladle treatment and casting, ii) methods for determination of inclusions, and iii) influence of inclusions on the final steel properties.

Intended learning outcomes

After passing the course the students should be able to:

  • Explain the methods that can be used to determine the inclusion characteristics in steel samples
  • Identify the influence of inclusions on material properties
  • Explain how thermodynamics can be used to predict the inclusion compositions in steel
  • Explain the theories which can be used to predict the growth and separation of inclusions during steelmaking
  • Identify the practice to make clean steel in production including in the ladle, tundish and mold

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Admitted to PhD studies within the subject Engineering Materials Science 

Recommended prerequisites

Basic knowledge of metallurgical processes.

Equipment

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Literature

Lecture notes and literature produced by the student himself, based on the assignment chosen.

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • PRO1 - Project, 7.5 credits, grading scale: P, 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.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

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.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

This course does not belong to any Main field of study.

Education cycle

Third cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Björn Glaser (bjoerng@kth.se)

Supplementary information

The course FMH3905 replaces the course F4H5905 Importance of Inclusions in the Processing of Steel Products, from autumn 2020.

Postgraduate course

Postgraduate courses at ITM/Materials Science and Engineering