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Explore steelmaking impurity control: master deoxidation, decarburisation, desulphurisation, and degassing in this metallurgy-focused course.

Ferrous Metallurgy
Thermodynamics & Kinetics
Ferrous Metallurgy
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Ferrous Metallurgy

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Description

Designed for metallurgical operators, technicians, and early-career engineers, this course provides a comprehensive examination of impurity and gas control during primary steelmaking. It covers the chemical, thermodynamic, and kinetic principles governing the removal of oxygen, carbon, sulphur, phosphorus, hydrogen, and nitrogen. Learners will explore industrial deoxidation, decarburisation, desulphurisation, and degassing processes, with a strong focus on process optimization, material interactions, and refining strategies. Through simulation and scenario-based activities, participants will develop the competence to evaluate slag-metal reactions, control gas levels, and ensure steel quality meets specification standards. This course is part of the Advanced Metallurgy Fundamentals series.

Course content

Deoxidation - MET0101210
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Decarburisation - MET0101215
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Desulfurisation - MET0101220
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Removal of Phosphorus, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen - MET0101225
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Learning Outcomes

  • Able to design and optimise complex heat treatment processes to achieve tailored material properties.
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  • Expert in designing steel alloys with precise mechanical, thermal, and corrosion-resistant properties for specific applications.
    3
  • Develops and executes comprehensive metallurgical strategies aligned with organisational goals.
    3
  • Understands the basics of metallurgy, including the structure and properties of metals.
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  • Confirm product compliance with specifications and standards
    2

  • Proposes process improvements and collaborates to enhance product quality.
    2

  • Confident in the principles of refining techniques such as argon oxygen decarburization (AOD), vacuum degassing, and ladle metallurgy furnace (LMF).
    2
  • Recognises the significance of quality control measures in ensuring the desired steel quality.
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  • Can explain the methods and agents used for deoxidation and desulfurisation of molten steel.
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  • Understands the types of alloying elements and additives used, and their impact on steel quality.
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  • Proficient in advanced refining techniques, equipment, and technologies for precise control.
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  • Proficient in applying thermodynamic principles to analyse and optimise processes in the steel industry.
    2
  • Proficient in analysing and predicting reaction rates in complex chemical systems.
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  • Proficient in applying thermodynamic principles to analyse and optimise processes in the steel industry.
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  • Proficient in applying thermodynamic principles to analyse and optimise processes in the steel industry.
    2
  • Proficient in analysing and predicting reaction rates in complex chemical systems.
    2
  • Thermodynamic topics, including activity coefficients and fugacity.
    3

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