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Materials for high temperature processes

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Course Unit Code635-2047/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated6 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *Second Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
ELE003doc. Ing. Hana Ovčačíková, Ph.D.
Summary
The concept of the subject is focused on both theoretical knowledge and application use of refractory, as well as special ceramic materials in furnace equipment. The student will be able to categorize of these basic properties but also description of special ceramic materials e.g. according to chemical composition, shape, bonding used at temperature higher than 1100°C. They will also learn about thermal, mechanical etc. properties. Student will be able to design the appropriate type of material for a furnace unit with regards to, for example, the fired/preparation raw material, across industries. The course includes field trips to companies for the production of refractory and special ceramic materials and the opportunity to meet expert during professional lectures.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Student will be able:
- the student will gain knowledge about ceramic materials used for temperature between 600-2000 °C
- the student will be able to determine the basic properties of refractory and special types of materials and define them
- the student will be able to define the type of lining for the furnace unit based on the production process
Course Contents
1. Classification of refractory products according to ČSN EN 12475-1 to
2. Properties of refractory materials (chemical, mechanical, thermal, refractoriness, corrosion, etc.)
3. Alumina-silica refractories
4. Basic refractories
5. Special materials /Non-oxide materials
6. Refractory castables
7. Insulating refractory materials
8. Applications, uses and manufacturers of refractory materials
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
1. ROUTSCHKA, G. Refractory Materials. Essen: Vulkan-Verlag, 1997. ISBN 3-8027-3147-6.
1. KUTZENDÖRFER, J., TOMŠŮ, F., HENEK, M., LANG, K., PALČO, S. Žárovzdorné materiály, Díl. I-VIII. Praha: ČSVTS – silikátová společnosti ČR, 2008. ISBN 978-80-02-02076-9.
2. HLAVÁČ, J. Základy technologie silikátů. Praha: SNTL, 1981.
Recommended Reading:
1. RITKWIK S. Refractory Technology, Fundamentals and Aplications, 2017, Taylor&Francis Group. ISBN 978-4987-5425-5.
1. FROHLICHOVÁ, M., TATIČ, M. Žiaruvzdorné materiály v čiernej metalurgii, 2012. ISBN 978-80-553-0906-4.
2. OVČAČÍKOVÁ, H. Průmyslová keramika. Ostrava: ECOFER, 2015. ISBN 978-80-260-7773-2.
3. KOLEKTIV AUTORŮ, Výkladový slovník z oborů keramiky, žárovzdorných materiálů, skla a maltovin. 2018. Praha: Silikátová společnost ČR, 2002. ISBN 80-02-01504-5.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Seminars, Individual consultations, Tutorials
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit25 15
        ExaminationExamination75 36