Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : CR3401 : Refractory Technology { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Ritwik Sarkar
Syllabus
Definition of refractory. Classification of refractories. Properties of refractories – physical, mechanical, thermal, thermo-mechanical, chemical, wear, thermal shock, etc. Details of evaluation of different types of refractory properties, like, bulk density, porosity, shrinkage, PCE, RUL, HMOR, creep, PLCR, spalling resistance, static & dynamic corrosion, thermal expansion, thermal conductivity, etc. Standard specification and methods for evaluation of different properties. Silica refractories – raw materials, manufacturing methods, properties, details of application. Fireclay refractories – grog, raw clay, manufacturing method, properties, classification and applications. Alumina refractory – raw materials, variation of raw materials with purity, processing, properties and details of applications. Magnesia refractories – details of raw materials, processing, manufacturing method, properties, applications. Dolomite refractories - raw materials, processing, manufacturing method, properties, applications. Chromite, Mag-chrome and Chrome-mag refractories - details of raw materials, processing, manufacturing method, properties, bonding system, applications. Carbon in refractory and its importance, Magnesia carbon refractories – advantages, raw materials, binder and additives, carbon content, processing, properties, applications
Course Objectives
- To gain in-depth knowledge on the basics of refractories
- To know and have understanding on various commercially important refractories.
- To understand the importance of individual refractories and their role in different applications
- To gain comprehensive knowledge on the details of various industrially important refractories and to utilize the same for developmental activities and further improvement of the products.
Course Outcomes
CO 1: In-depth knowledge on the details of various industrially important refractories <br />CO 2: Utilization of the knowledge to think independently and carry out developmental work on refractories and their improvements. <br />CO 3: To be well versed with the importance and fundamentals of the refractories in various critical application areas. <br />CO 4: Prepare future materials scientist and engineers who can fit in academia, research organizations and industries for relevant scientific breakthrough. <br />CO 5: Able to design refractory lining of high temperature processing units as per the demand of the application areas and user industries for future technological needs. <br />CO 6: Solve problems and case studies related to refractories associated with the various user industries.
Essential Reading
- R Sarkar,, Refractory Technology: Fundamentals and Application,, CRC Press, 2016
- J. H. Chesters,, Refractories- Production and Properties,, The Iron and Steel Institute, London, 1973
Supplementary Reading
- P. P. Budnikov,, The Technology of Ceramics and Refractories, The MIT Press, 4th Ed, 2003
- C. A. Schacht,, Refractories Handbook, CRC Press, 2004
Journal and Conferences
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