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TMT4326 - Refining and Recycling of Metals

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 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 excursion. 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: 125 hours, Exercises: 30 hours. Total: 200 hours

Compulsory assignments

  • Report with oral presentation
  • Exercises

Further on evaluation

Compulsory parts (exercises, oral presentation) must be approved to gain access to the exam in the course. Information about mandatory parts and requirements for the number of approved exercises will be provided at the beginning of the course.

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 2024

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: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 C 2024-11-30 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL120 Sluppenvegen 14 3
SL210 Sluppenvegen 14 8
Summer UTS School exam 100/100 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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