The course focuses on explaining how sustainable metal production in a modern industry is a part of the circular economy in society. Here, the fundaments of metal production are given based on both ore raw materials and recycled materials, with examples from iron and steel production, aluminium production, copper production and metal powder production. Furthermore it is explained how basic thermodynamic and kinetic theories can be used to optimise metal production.
MH2054 Materials Processes I 7.5 credits
The course focuses on explaining how a sustainable production of metal in a modern industry is part of the circular economy in a society. A basic knowledge is given with respect to the production of metals based on both ore and recirculated metal exemplified with the production of steel, copper and aluminium as well as the production of metal powders. In addition, it is explained how basic thermodynamic and kinetic theories can be used in the optimization of metal production.
Information per course offering
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Information for Autumn 2025 Start 25 Aug 2025 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 25 Aug 2025 - 24 Oct 2025
- Periods
- P1 (7.5 hp)
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
50919
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
Min: 10
- Target group
Open for application for CMATD3 and TTMVM1.
Elective for all programs as long as it can be included in your programme.
- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
- Schedule is not published
- Part of programme
Degree Programme in Materials Design and Engineering, åk 3, Mandatory
Degree Programme in Materials Design and Engineering, åk 3, INE, Mandatory
Degree Programme in Materials Design and Engineering, åk 3, MMM, Mandatory
Degree Programme in Materials Design and Engineering, åk 3, NTE, Mandatory
Degree Programme in Materials Design and Engineering, åk 3, PRM, Mandatory
Degree Programme in Materials Design and Engineering, åk 3, TEMB, Mandatory
Degree Programme in Materials Design and Engineering, åk 3, TMV, Mandatory
Master's Programme, Engineering Materials Science, åk 1, Mandatory
Contact
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus MH2054 (Autumn 2024–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus MH2054 (Autumn 2024–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student should be able to:
- Analyse the basic processes for metal production and explain how a sustainable metal production is a part of the circular economy.
- Analyse and apply basic kinetic and thermodynamic theories to evaluate metal production processes.
- Analyse and explain how an industrial process chain for metal production is built-up.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
In total 90 higher education credits in the main field of study of Technology.
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- LAB1 - Computer assignment, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PRO3 - Thermodynamics, 2.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- PRO4 - Kinetics, 2.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- PRO5 - Production processes, 2.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- STU2 - Study trip, 0.5 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.
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
Materials Science and Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle
Supplementary information
The course MH1022 Fabrication Processes of Metals and Bio Fibres 7.0 credits has from HT23 been replaced by the course MH2054 Materials Processes I 7.5 credits