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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| MINING ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | MDS431 |
| Name | Metallurgy |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | VK Vocational Knowledge Courses E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. MAHMUT ALTINER |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. MAHMUT ALTINER
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
to teach the processes of metal and alloy production from ores by instilling the fundamental principles of metallurgy. In addition to pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical, and electrometallurgical methods, the aim is to provide knowledge about the thermodynamic and kinetic foundations of these processes. Furthermore, the objective is to raise awareness about the industrial applications of metallurgical processes, their environmental and economic dimensions, as well as sustainable production and recycling technologies.
Course Content
Definition and Scope of Metallurgy, Relationship Between Metallurgy and Mining Engineering, Concepts of Ore, Mineral, and Metal Basic Terms Used in Metallurgy, Methods Used in End-Product Applications, Preliminary Preparation Processes: Ore Preparation and Beneficiation Methods, Pyrometallurgical Methods: Drying, Calcination, Roasting, Agglomeration, Smelting, Reduction, Purification, etc. Thermal Reduction and Carbon Reduction Hydrometallurgical Methods: Leaching Methods, Solution Purification and Valuable Metal Recovery: Ion Exchange, Solvent Extraction, Chemical Precipitation, Metallic Precipitation Fuels, Refractories Electrometallurgical Methods: Basic Concepts, Metal Recovery by Electrolysis, Electrometallurgical Applications such as Copper and Aluminum Production Metallurgical Thermodynamics and Kinetics: Gibbs Free Energy and Phase Equilibria, Ellingham Diagrams and Reduction Mechanisms, Reaction Rates and Kinetics in Metallurgical Processes Production Methods of Steel and Non-Ferrous Metals: Iron-Steel Production Processes, Production of Non-Ferrous Metals such as Copper, Aluminum, Zinc, Nickel Recycling and Sustainability: Metal Recycling Technologies, Sustainable Production Processes, Environmental Impact, and Carbon Footprint Reduction Methods Industrial Applications of Metallurgical Processes
Course Precondition
None
Resources
(1) Gupta, CK (2003) Chemical Metallurgy, Principles, and Practice (2) Moore JJ (1981) Chemical Metallurgy, Butterworths (3) Petrucci, R. H., Herring F. G., Madura, J. D., Bissonnette, C., (2015) Genel Kimya - İlkeler ve Modern Uygulamalar - Cilt - I (4) Petrucci, R. H., Herring F. G., Madura, J. D., Bissonnette, C., (2015) Genel Kimya - İlkeler ve Modern Uygulamalar - Cilt - II (5) Altıner (2019) Termodinamik ders notu, yayımlanmamış (6) Altıner (2018) Metalurji, yayımlanmamış (7)Yıldız, K., Malzeme Termodinamiği / Sakarya Ün. Metalurji-Malzeme Mühendisliği (8) Wills, B., Naiper-Munn, T., (2006) Mineral Processing Technology
Notes
HSC 6. and Medusa Softwares
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands and explain the basic concepts and principles of metallurgical processes |
| LO02 | Understands the production of products (in metal or compound form) from ore. |
| LO03 | Knows and explains the methods applied in pyrometallurgical methods. |
| LO04 | Know and explain hydrometallurgical extraction methods. |
| LO05 | Knows about refractory topic. |
| LO06 | Performs thermodynamic and kinetic analysis and evaluates the results |
| LO07 | Understands Iron and steel metallurgy. |
| LO08 | Explains the importance of mineral processing and enrichment processes. |
| LO09 | Evaluates industrial applications |
| LO10 | Explains environmental and economic impacts. |
| LO11 | Defines the subject of electrometallurgy. |
| LO12 | Evaluates sustainable production and recycling |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | PÇ1. (a) Adequate knowledge of mathematics, basic sciences, and discipline-specific topics in Mining Engineering; PÇ1. (b) the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas for solving complex engineering problems. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | PÇ2. (a) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex problems in Mining Engineering; PÇ2. (b) ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | PÇ3. (a) Ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specified requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; PÇ3. (b) ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | PÇ4. (a) Ability to select and use modern technical tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Mining Engineering applications; PÇ4. (b) ability to effectively use information technologies. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | PÇ5. Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of problems specific to Mining Engineering. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | PÇ6. (a) Ability to work effectively in disciplinary (Mining Engineering) and multidisciplinary teams; PÇ6. (b) ability to work individually. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | PÇ7. (a) Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; PÇ7. (b) knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | PÇ8. Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously improve oneself. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | PÇ9. Ability to act in accordance with the ethical principles of Mining Engineering; knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities and of the standards used in engineering practice. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | PÇ10. Knowledge of business-life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | PÇ11. Knowledge of the impacts of Mining Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety at universal and societal levels, as well as contemporary issues in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of Mining Engineering solutions. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and basic concepts (Definition of metallurgy, its scope and its relationship with mining engineering. Concepts of ore, mineral and metal.) | Literature research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 2 | Fundamentals of Metallurgical Processes (Classification of metal production methods, basic terms and process flows.) | Literature research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 3 | Pyrometallurgy – I (Basic concepts, drying, roasting, calcination and melting processes. Thermal reduction methods) | Literature research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 4 | Pyrometallurgy – II (Blast furnace and other pyrometallurgical equipment. Sample processes (Fe, Cu, Pb production). | Literature research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri |
| 5 | Metallurgical Thermodynamics – I (Gibbs free energy, phase equilibria and Ellingham diagrams.) | Literature research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 6 | Hydrometallurgy – I (Basic concepts, Leaching methods, (i) in situ leaching, (ii) heap leaching, (iii) tank leaching, (iv) pressure leaching etc.) Solubility principles | Literature research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Hydrometallurgy – II (Solution purification, metal/compound recovery (precipitation, solvent extraction, ion exchange, etc.). | Literature research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lectures notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Metallurgical Thermodynamics – II (Thermodynamics of chemical reactions and thermodynamic calculations.) | Literature research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 10 | Fuels and Refractories | Literature research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 11 | Metallurgical Kinetics (Chemical reaction rates, diffusion and kinetic analysis.) | Literature research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 12 | Electrometallurgy (Basic concepts of electrochemistry | Literature research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 13 | Electrometallurgy (metal production by electrolysis (Cu, Al production etc.). | Literature research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 14 | Production of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals (Iron and steel production processes and production techniques of non-ferrous metals.) | Literature research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 15 | Recycling and Sustainable Metallurgy (Metal recycling technologies, sustainable metal production methods) | Literature research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 16 | Recycling and Sustainable Metallurgy (environmental impacts.) | Literature research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 17 | Final Exam | Lectures notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||