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TMT4326 - Refining and Recycling of Metals

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Assignment 20/100
School exam 80/100 4 hours C

Course content

The fundamental thermodynamic, kinetic and technological base as applied to refining of metals is introduced The origin of particles and impurities in metals is discussed. Issues regarding production, refining and recycling are very different for different metals depending on their chemical properties. Processes, unit operations and technology status for recycling of steel, aluminum and WEEE as well as refining of aluminum and silicon for solar cells are used as examples in the course.

Learning outcome

After successful completion of this course the student will be able to: - Give an overview of available refining processes in general for aluminum and for solar cell quality Si. - Perform basic thermodynamic and kinetic calculations for removal of dissolved elements and non-metallic impurities from liquid metal. - Identify and describe effects of dissolved elements on different properties of metal products. - Explain various aspects of importance for inclusion removal and how this can be applied to achieve pure metals. - Formulate and analyse challenges for recycling of metals.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercises and projects. Water modell and hot metal experiments. The course is held in English. If the teaching is given in English the Examination papers will be given in English only. Students are free to choose Norwegian or English for written assessments. Expected use of time: Lectures: 45 hours, Own work: 70 hours, Exercises: 30 hours, Project work: 55 hours. Total: 200 hours

Further on evaluation

Assement:

  • Written exam
  • Report with mandatory oral adjusment

In the case of a re-sit exam, the exam form might change to oral examination

Course materials

Given at the beginning of the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
TMT4325 3.7 AUTUMN 2013
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Language of instruction: English, Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Process Metallurgy
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 80/100 C 2023-12-16 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL120 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 1
SL274 Sluppenvegen 14 1
SL311 lyseblå sone Sluppenvegen 14 12
Autumn ORD Assignment 20/100

Submission
2023-12-16


23:59

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Summer UTS School exam 80/100 C INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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