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

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.

CO 1: In-depth knowledge on the details of various industrially important refractories
CO 2: Utilization of the knowledge to think independently and carry out developmental work on refractories and their improvements.
CO 3: To be well versed with the importance and fundamentals of the refractories in various critical application areas.
CO 4: Prepare future materials scientist and engineers who can fit in academia, research organizations and industries for relevant scientific breakthrough.
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.
CO 6: Solve problems and case studies related to refractories associated with the various user industries.

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