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Use of secondary raw materials from thermal processes

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Course Unit Code635-3041/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated5 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *Second 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
TOP36Ing. Michaela Topinková, Ph.D.
ELE003doc. Ing. Hana Ovčačíková, Ph.D.
Summary
Classification of secondary raw materials. The origin and properties of secondary raw materials. Their possible application. Alkali activated materials and geopolymers. Principle of geopolymerization. Production technology of main types of traditional bonding systems. Implementation into building materials.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Student will be able to:
- use theoretical and practical knowledge about secondary raw materials (particularly slags) from thermal processes
- evaluate other possible use of secondary raw materials on the basis their properties
- define alkali activated materials and geopolymers and their use
- define traditional bonding systems
Course Contents
• Secondary raw materials from thermal processes and their classification
• The origin of secondary raw materials, production technology of particular thermal processes
• Characteristics, chemical and physical properties of secondary raw materials
• Testing methods
• Use of secondary raw materials, possibility of their recycling
• Alkali activated materials – definition, classification, use, properties
• Alkali activators – sodium silicate, sodium silicate solid, sodium hydroxide
• Geopolymers – definition, structure, use, properties
• Geopolymerization – principle
• Geopolymeric cements and concretes
• Traditional bonding systems – plaster, lime, cement. Raw materials, production
• Cement – hydration, properties, use
• Implementation into building materials – concretes, castables, aerated concretes
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
[1] PROVIS, J. L., van DEVENTER, J. S. H. Geopolymers: Structure, processing and industrial applications. Woodhead Publishing, Cornwall, 2009. ISBN 978-1-84569-449-4.
[2] ROUTSCHKA, G. Refractory materials: Basics – Structures –Properties. 2nd Ed. Essen: Vulkan Verlag, 2004. ISBN 3-8027-3154-9.
[3] CARTER, C. B., NORTON, M. G. Ceramic Materials. 2007. ISBN 978-0-387-46271-4.
[4] SHELBY, J. E. Introduction on Glass Science and Technology. 2nd ed. Cambridge: The Royal Society of Chemistry, 2005. ISBN 978-0-85404-639-3.
[1] SLIVKA, V., DIRNER, V., KURAŠ, M. Odpadové hospodářství I: praktická příručka. Praha: Ministerstvo životního prostředí, 2006. ISBN 80-248-1245-2.
[2] VLČEK, J., FIEDOR, J. Průmyslové odpady: Strusky z výroby oceli. Ostrava, AMOS repro, 2015. ISBN 978-80-260-7775-6. ISBN 80-03-00188-9.
[3] SCHULZE, W. Necementové malty a betony. Praha, SNTL, 1990. 271 s.
[4] KRET, J. Recyklace odpadů hutnictví železa. Ostrava, VŠB-TUO, 2003. ISBN 80-248-0511-1.
[5] IMANAKA, Y. et al. Advanced Ceramic Technologies & Products. Tokyo: Springer, 2012. ISBN 978-4-431-53913-1.
Recommended Reading:
[1] PROVIS, J. L., VAN DEVENTER, J. S. J. Alkali Activated Materials. Springer, London. 2014. ISBN 978-94-007-7671-5.
[2] KOLLER, A. Structure and Properties of Ceramics. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 1994. ISBN 0-444-98719-3.
[3] DOMONE, P., ILLSTON, J. Construction Materials: Their Nature and Behaviour. 4st ed. London: Spon Press, 2010. ISBN 978-0-415-46516-8.
[1] Časopisy: Stavivo, Ceramics-Silikáty, Acta Metalurgica Slovaca, Stavební obzor.
[2] HERAINOVÁ, M. Keramické suroviny a jejich úprava. 2. vyd. Praha: Silikátový svaz, 2004. ISBN 80-903113-4-2.
[3] HERAINOVÁ, M. Příprava pracovních směsí a tvarování keramiky. 1. vyd. Praha: Silikátová svaz, 2003. ISBN 80-903113-8-5.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials, Experimental work in labs
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
        CreditCredit20 15
        ExaminationExamination80 36