Introduction to Solidification Processing

ABOUT THE COURSE:This course is primarily designed by targeting the students who are interested in fundamental understanding of solidification in broad area of materials and manufacturing processes. The aim of this course is to understand the thermodynamic principles and heat transfer mechanism associated with casting and welding processes. This course emphasizes on to the linking of kinetics and development of microstructure during solidification processing. The syllabus is oriented to cover from basic understanding to practical applications of this technology. Students will be able to develop fundamental understanding on the metallurgical aspect of casting and welding processes through the lectures and will be reinforced through assignments. The modules cover almost all the aspects of solidification processing, and it is blended with fundamental development to the recent technologies such as rapid solidification and solidification in additive manufacturing. This course is presented in a lucid and simplified way to make it enjoyable for the beginners.INTENDED AUDIENCE: Final year undergraduate and post graduate students having background in Mechanical/Material Science/Metallurgical engineering/ Production Engineering/Manufacturing Technology The faculty of different institutes can attend this course as a part of FDP.PREREQUISITES: There are no pre-requisites in educational qualification.

Week 1:Lecture 1 Introduction to phase diagramLecture 2 Single component systemLecture 3 Binary solutionsLecture 4 Simulation or demonstration with examples
Week 2:Lecture5 Equilibrium of heterogeneous systemsLecture 6 Influence of interfaces on equilibriumLecture 7Simulation or demonstration with examples
Week 3:Lecture 8 Nucleation in pure metalsLecture 9 Heterogeneous nucleationLecture 10 Growth of pure metalsLecture 11 Simulation of nucleation and growth
Week 4:Lecture 12 Solidification of alloysLecture 13 Eutectic solidificationLecture 14 Simulation or demonstration with examples
Week 5:Lecture 15 Formation of plane frontLecture 16 Columnar, equiaxed and dendritic structuresLecture 17 Segregation in ingots and castingsLecture 18 Simulation and demonstration of casting processWeek 6:Lecture 19 Solidification in fusion weldingLecture 20 Weld microstructureLecture 21 Solidification in additive manufacturingLecture 22 Demonstration of welding and additive manufacturing processes Simulation of solidification for welding and additive manufacturing processes
Week 7:Lecture 23 Sand casting and Metal mold castingLecture 24 Continuous castingLecture 25 Simulation of continuous casting process
Week 8:Lecture 26 Zone meltingLecture 27 Rapid solidificationLecture 28 Simulation or demonstration of rapid solidification