Duration
30h Th, 3d Labo., 1d FW
Number of credits
| Master of Science (MSc) in Biomedical Engineering | 5 crédits | |||
| Master of Science (MSc) in Chemical and Materials Engineering | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course addresses the synthesis and implementation of inorganic materials by considering both industrially produced with very high tonnage (cements, traditional ceramics) and functional materials with higher added value.
Chapter 1 : Cements
This chapter is devoted to Portland cement manufacturing processes (included chemical reactions) and cement setting (theory and implementation). The focus is on Portland cement but other existing cements (fly ash cements, white cements, Young's high modulus cements,...) are also discussed.
Chapter 2 : Traditional or aluminosilicate ceramics
This chapter describes the various stages of manufacture and processing of ceramics, starting with the raw materials and their preparation in paste or slip and continuing with the shaping (pressing, casting, extrusion,...) and firing (sintering) processes. This chapter discusses about the rheology of pasta/slips as well as the thermodynamic of drying step. The chapter also discusses the use properties of traditional ceramics by reviewing the different fields of applications.
Chapter 3: Functional inorganic materials
This chapter includes a first part discussing different synthesis methods (solid-solid, solid-liquid, solid-vapour, precipitation, vapour phase reactions,...) and presenting some of the properties that can be developed by advanced technical ceramics (anti-abrasion, mechanical, electrical, superconductive,...properties). The second part discusses in more details the syntheses in solid form and from precursors obtained in aqueous form. The approach, based on information research and modus operandi analysis exercises as well additionnal information on synthesis and characterization techniques, prepares the three laboratory days described below.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of the course, students will be able:
- understand and use the theoretical and practical concepts associated with the manufacturing and use of inorganic materials;
- analyse the operating methods of the literature by using the mechanisms involved in the synthesis of inorganic solids;
- demonstrate practical skills, carry out proper synthesis and characterization manipulations and analyse the results.
In addition, the small group lab sessions will help students develop more general skills : teamwork, searching for information in the technical literature, critical analysis of experimental data, written and oral expression.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
CHIM0605-2 : Inorganic Chemistry and Materials
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The theoretical courses are illustrated with exercices and 3 days of practical work during which the students will work in groups of 2. The experiences and results obtained by each group will be presented during an oral presentation session and will also be the subject of a written report. One half day is also planned for the visit of CBR Lixhe (cement industry) and in a large glass manufacturer as AGC Glass Europe or 3-B FiberGlass. These visits allow students to familiarize themselves with the industrial sector to which they will face during their careers.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Presential.
The students must to be present during practical works (3 days laboratories) and one half-day for industrial visits. If they are not present, a medical certificate must be delivered.
Recommended or required readings
Course materials will be available on ecampus or provided during the course.
Assessment methods and criteria
Practical work accounts for 40% of the final score. The practical work rating will be based on a preliminary questioning of the laboratories, the attitude and work during the laboratories, the oral presentation and the written report.
An oral exam is held in June. This exam consists of 3 questions of 20 points each, for a total of 60% of the final score.
In the case of a second session, the practical work rating is reported with a weighting reduced to 20%. An additional question on the work done in the laboratories is added to the oral examination, which is weighted at 80%.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Important dates (to be confirmed):
- practical work days : Fridays 20/03, 27/03, 03/04
- oral presentations : Friday 24/04
- factory visit : Friday 15/05
- written reports due by 15/05.
Contacts
Stéphanie LAMBERT-JAMOULLE : Department of Chemical Engineering, B6a, Northern part, groundfloor, local 0/11.
Phone : 04/366.47.71
E-mail: stephanie.lambert@uliege.be
Bénédicte VERTRUYEN, GREENMAT, B6a, Southern part, first floor.
Contact : preferably by e-mail (b.vertruyen@uliege.be), and possibly by phone (04/366.34.52)
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
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