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MH2503 Reactor and Process Design 6.0 credits

Advanced knowledge of different metallurgical processes.

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Course syllabus MH2503 (Spring 2009–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus MH2503 (Spring 2009–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Treatment of metallurgical processes and systems. Basic analysis of present and future alternate processes. Performance characteristics of metallurgical processes. The following processes will be discussed in detail:

  • reduction processes
  • converter processes
  • stainless steel making
  • ladle metallurgy
  • tundish metallurgy

Results from mathematical CFD modelling is used to analyse process phenomena.

Intended learning outcomes

The course aims at providing the students with: advanced knowledge of different metallurgical production lines, a capacity to analyze metallurgical problems in different metallurgical processes.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

4H1066/MH1003 Advanced course in metallics and ceramics.

Literature

Compendium

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • INL1 - Assignment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.5 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.

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

Other requirements for final grade

Exam (TEN1; 3 cr)
Home assignments, (ÖVN1; 1,5 cr)
Laboratory work (LAB1; 1,5 cr).

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

Education cycle

Second cycle