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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE / MM417 - DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Code: MM417 Course Title: INDUSTRIAL FURNACES Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 4 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer ZAHİDE BAYER ÖZTÜRK (z.ozturk@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
Introducing the furnaces and structure elements used for metallurgical reactions, putting forward the design basis.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can explain the properties and design fundamentals of industrial furnaces. PO-6 Then, in the field of Machnical engineering uses existing methods and devices according to the standards, test design, test makes, collects data, analyzes and reviews the results.
PO-7 Student, mathematics, physics, chemistry and theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Machnical Engineering is able to use for engineering solutions.
Examination
LO-2 will be able to explain the basic professional terminology that Mechanical Engineers will need in business life. PO-6 Then, in the field of Machnical engineering uses existing methods and devices according to the standards, test design, test makes, collects data, analyzes and reviews the results.
PO-7 Student, mathematics, physics, chemistry and theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Machnical Engineering is able to use for engineering solutions.
Examination
LO-3 can use the furnaces in accordance with their purpose and at the same time providing maximum economy. PO-5 Student is aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, followed by developments in science and technology, and also constantly renews itself.
PO-6 Then, in the field of Machnical engineering uses existing methods and devices according to the standards, test design, test makes, collects data, analyzes and reviews the results.
Examination
LO-4 can explain oven systems PO-6 Then, in the field of Machnical engineering uses existing methods and devices according to the standards, test design, test makes, collects data, analyzes and reviews the results.
PO-7 Student, mathematics, physics, chemistry and theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Machnical Engineering is able to use for engineering solutions.
PO-9 Student understands the effects of global and societal context of engineering solutions and applications, and has knowledge of contemporary issues.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Principles of Design of monolithic refractories, Castable refractories, Plastic refractories, Low-cement castable refractory, Selection and dimensioning of refractories and profiles, Wall Heat Losses in furnaces, Design criteria for wall thicknes determination, Furnace Building Components, furnace parts, Cars, Sand Seal, Belts Induction Heating and Melting,Arc Furnaces,Basic Oxygen Furnaces,Fluid Beds furnaces,Cupola Furnaces Cupola index Method, High temperature resistnce materials, refractories.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction, energy costs Related Resources
2 oven history Related Resources
3 Design of monolithic refractories, design principles of castable refractories Related Resources
4 Plastic refractories, pourable refractories with low levels. Selection and dimensioning of refractories Related Resources
5 Heat losses in the wall Related Resources
6 Design criteria for determining furnace thickness Related Resources
7 Furnace building equipment, oven parts, cars, sand packing systems, chains Related Resources
8 mid-term exam
9 Induction furnaces and magnetism Related Resources
10 Induction furnaces and melting Related Resources
11 Arc furnaces Related Resources
12 Basic oxygen furnaces Related Resources
13 Fluidized Bed Ovens Related Resources
14 High temperature resistant materials, refractories Related Resources
15 High temperature resistant materials, refractories Related Resources
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Akira NİSHİKAVA President, Technology of Monolithic Refractories, Plibrico Japon Company Limited, 1984, Norton
2 A. Cottrell Introduction to Metallurgy Edward Arnold 1973
Required Course instruments and materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 13 26
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 13 26
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 3 7 21
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 3 7 21
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 126