Mechanical metallurgy deals with different behavior and response of metals based on applied forces. These forces may arise from the use of the metals as a member or part of a structure or machine. Hence it is essential to know about limiting values that can be withstood without failure.

The aim of this e-learning module from Tata Steel Digie-Shala is to illustrate the mechanical behavior of metallic materials, under different conditions. By the end of this course, students will have the knowledge and ability to select the material and the processing conditions more suitable for the design and construction of reliable mechanical components.

This online course deals with an introduction to the most powerful engineering principles you will ever learn - Thermodynamics: the science of transferring energy from one place or form to another place or form. Thermodynamics is a branch of physics that deals with heat and temperature, and their relation to energy, work, radiation, and properties of matter. The behaviour of these quantities is governed by the four laws of thermodynamics. It applies to a wide range of fields in engineering, such as chemical and mechanical engineering. By end of this module, students will be able to understand the basic thermodynamic principles widely used in different engineering fields and the tools which are required to analyze energy systems from solar panels, to engines, to insulated coffee mugs, etc.

The recovery; recrystallisation recovery and recrystallisation is presented.

Powder metallurgy is a concept that envelope an ample range of possibilities in which materials or components can be built from metal powders. It is also used to design unique materials which are impossible to get from melting or forming in other ways. Powder metallurgy processes can avoid, or reduce, the dependency to use metal removal processes, thereby drastically reducing yield losses in manufacture and often resulting in lower costs. This eLearning course from Tata Steel Digie-Shala provides a broad introduction to the fundamental principles of powder metallurgy as well as the relevant concepts in detail. The objective of this course is to help students learn about the process and understand its applications in the industry.

Thermomechanical processing is part of the recrystallization process that is included in ferrous metallurgy.

Physical metallurgy is the branch of metallurgy related to the theory of phase transformations in metal and alloys. It deals mainly with mechanical and magnetic/electric/thermal properties of metals – treated by the discipline of solid-state physics. This eLearning course on physical metallurgy from Tata Steel Digie-Shala will help you to develop the understanding of basic principles of physical metallurgy like heat treatment, phase transformation, phase diagrams, precipitation hardening, and aging.

The definition of recrystallization texture and its relation with polycrystalline aggregate will be explained.

Materials testing is used to define both the mechanical and physical properties of raw materials and components. It is mainly used to examine almost everything, such as steel, ceramics or composite materials, etc. Materials testing can be split into five sections: mechanical testing; testing for thermal properties; testing for electrical properties; testing for resistance to corrosion, radiation, and biological deterioration; and non-destructive testing.

The eLearning course on materials testing enables students to understand the technical characteristics of engineering materials.

Steel-making is the practice of producing steel from iron ore and scrap. In steel-making, contaminants such as nitrogen, phosphorus, sulphur, silicon, and excess carbon are removed from the sourced iron, and alloying elements such as manganese, nickel, chromium, and vanadium are added to produce different grades of steel. Limiting dissolved gases like nitrogen and oxygen, and pollutants (termed “Inclusions”) in the steel is also crucial to make sure the quality of the products cast from the liquid steel.

Hot metal produced at blast furnace is collected in a container called torpedo which transports the hot metal to steel melting shop for further processing to convert this into steel. In this course, students will learn and explore both fundamental and technical details related to hot metal torpedo tilting operations, process and method of maintenance, and their properties and applications.

Coke and Coke by-products are produced in the coke making which is an important step in the iron-making process. The production of by-products in a by-product plant includes the processing of coke oven gasses to remove tar, ammonia, phenol, naphthalene, light oil, and Sulphur. Clean coke oven gas is then used for heating the reheating furnaces at different locations.
This course is specially designed for the training and further education of the students who are looking to build their career in the iron making & steel industry. It is also ideal for employees who are directly involved in the coke and coke by-products.

Hot rolling mills facilitate the rolling of hot slabs into hot steel strips. The unique process flow and equipment provide required mechanical and surface qualities to this strip suitable for the next manufacturing process. This eLearning course provides a comprehensive understanding of hot strip mill equipment and its process flow. It is designed to combine both practical and theoretical aspects of the equipment in hot strip mills and their process across the steel industry.