CHEM ENG 4059 - Pyrometallurgy
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2021
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CHEM ENG 4059 Course Pyrometallurgy Coordinating Unit School of Chemical Eng and Advanced Materials(Ina) Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assessment Final exam, assignments, case-study, final examination Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Raymond Newell
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Explain the thermodynamics, kinetics and physical chemistry of pyrometallurgy; 2 Apply basic engineering principles to the design of pyrometallurgical process; 3 Predict from published data the extent to which metallurgical reactions will proceed; 4 Describe the structure and properties of metallurgical slags and their influence on smelting and refining processes; 5 Compare alternative processes on the basis of energy requirements, pollution potential and engineering aspects; and 6 Produce conceptual designs for pyrometallurgical processes.
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia .
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.2 3.3
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1-6 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1-4, 6 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
3-6 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1-6 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
4, 5 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Recommended Resources
Reference Books
J.J. Moore, Chemical Metallurgy, 2nd Ed., Butterworths, 1990.
Y.K. Rao, Stoichiometry and Thermodynamics of Metallurgical Processes, Cambridge University Press, 1985.
J.D. Gilchrist, Extraction Metallurgy, 3rd Ed., Pergamon Press, 1989.
Guthrie, R.I.L, Engineering in Process Metallurgy, Clarendon Press, 1992
Note that these books are out of print but are sometimes available second hand.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course uses a number of different teaching and learning approaches including:
· Lectures
· Problem solving class exercises covering basic calculation skills and process safety tools.
· Problem solving assignments
· Final examination
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Additional time may need to be spent acquiring assumed knowledge, working on assessment during non-teaching periods, and preparing for and attending examinations.Activity Contact Hours Workload Hours Lectures 24 36 Tutorials 24 48 TOTAL 48 84
Learning Activities Summary
Introduction
· the place of pyrometallurgy in the life-cycle of metallic components
Agglomeration
· sintering and pelletising, heat transfer and combustion
Thermodynamics of Pyrometallurgical Operations
· influence of thermodynamics on process selection, determination and use of Predominance Area and Ellingham (鈭咷o-T) Diagrams, phase diagrams, prediction of suitable reduction agents and process temperature, reaction kinetics, furnace atmospheres, thermal refining, identification of metal compounds that cannot be reduced by thermal processes.
Physical chemistry of Pyrometallurgical Processes
· slag structure and properties, slag-metal reactions and their importance, reduction and oxidation of metals and impurities
Transport Phenomena in Pyrometallurgical Processes
· fluid bed roasting, blast furnace aerodynamics and control, basic oxygen steelmaking, electrolytic refining
Pyrometallurgical Process Overview
· copper smelting and refining, iron and steel making, lead smelting and refining, nickel smelting, synthetic rutile production, titanium production and zinc roasting.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.Assessment Task Weighting (%) Individual/ Group Formative/ Summative Due (week)* Hurdle criteria Learning outcomes Six fortnightly assignments 35 Individual Summative Weeks 2-12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Final written examination 65 individual Summative Exam period 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Total 100
This assessment breakdown complies with the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy.
Due to the current COVID-19 situation modified arrangements have been made to assessments to facilitate remote learning and teaching. Assessment details provided here reflect recent updates.
To support the changes to teaching, the following revisions to assessment have been made:-
The final assessment will consist of a written paper to be completed and submitted online for assessment. Students will be able to use all available resources and so a higher standard than normal will be expected.
The final exam will constitute 65% of the final mark with the assignments making up the other 35%Assessment Detail
No information currently available.
Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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