13-02-2022 - 17-02-2022	3300	Dubai

Course Introduction:

This training course will provide an integrated practical overview of metals and alloys and relating it to the mechanical and physical characteristics of metals; starting from materials testing and physical/mechanical properties, through corrosion properties and strength/deformation principals, and to ferrous and non-ferrous alloys and heat treatment.

The course will then include ferrous alloys (plain and alloy steels, Stainless steels and cast irons) and non-ferrous alloys (for corrosion and high temperature applications, such as nickel, cobalt and titanium based alloys).

The nature of hot and cold working of metals and heat treatment, including annealing, normalizing, tempering and case hardening will be explained.

The fundamentals of corrosion and corrosion prevention will also be presented in practical terms with examples to illustrate the key points.

The behavior of metals under various loading conditions (static, dynamic, fracture) will be presented and related to design methodology and procedures; rules of thumb, standards, and best industry practices.

Each of the major topics will be presented as individual units, and in the context of the overall usage of metal components and structures and failure mechanisms, and mechanical integrity.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will have gained an understanding of the important principals of engineering involving properties and characteristics of metals and alloys, including fabrication and heat treatment of commercial steels and non-ferrous alloys.

Participants will acquire sufficient knowledge and skills to independently evaluate possible metallurgical and design solutions, to recognize crucial metallurgical phenomena and intelligently discuss their metal problems with design engineers, metallurgists and fabricators.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is intended for those who use or supervise activities requiring the use of metal parts or structures. Those with little or no prior formal background who function as:

Supervisors
Engineers
Planners
Inspectors
Designers
Researchers
Investors

And who seek a basic understanding of the practical aspects of metallurgy should find this course valuable.

Course Outline:

Testing and Mechanical Properties of Metals

Tensile tests
Impact tests
Hardness tests
Compression of mechanical properties

The Crystalline Structure of Metals

Bonding in metals
Solidification crystal growth and structures of metals
Defects in metals during solidification

Specimen Preparation and Microscopic Examination

The preparation (Mounting Grinding, Polishing and Etching) of metal specimens
Metallurgical and Electron Microscopes

Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms in Metals

Edge Dislocation (line imperfections) in crystals
Strengthening of metals by Grain Size Reduction, Solid Solution and Strain Hardening
Softening of metals by annealing
Comparison of Cold and Hot working of Metals

Binary Equilibrium Diagrams

Solubility and cooling curves
Thermal Equilibrium Diagrams (Eutectic Type, Solid Solution Type and Combination Type)

Ferrous Alloys

Definitions and classifications and some uses of ferrous alloys including:

Carbon steels
Alloy steels
Stainless steels
Cast irons

Fabrication of Metals

A selection of metal fabrication methods, including:

Forming
Casting
Welding

Heat Treatment of Plain Carbon Steel

Hardening of carbon steel (by quenching)
Annealing
Normalizing
Tempering
Austempering
Surface treatments
Heat affected zone (HAZ) in welding

Non-Ferrous Alloys

Nickel and cobalt
Titanium alloys

Corrosion in Metals

The electrochemical cell
Types of electrochemical corrosion
Pitting
Crevice
Stress corrosion
Hydrogen induced, etc.

Protection against Electrochemical Corrosion and Inspection

Coatings
Internal
External
Polymers
Galvanizing, etc.
Inhibitors, Types and usage
Cathodic protection, Impressed current, Sacrificial
Inspection
Standards

Course Methodology:

A variety of methodologies will be used during the course that includes:

· (30%) Based on Case Studies

· (30%) Techniques

· (30%) Role Play

· (10%) Concepts

· Pre-test and Post-test

· Variety of Learning Methods

· Lectures

· Case Studies and Self Questionaires

· Group Work

· Discussion

· Presentation

Course Fees:

To be advised as per the course location. This rate includes participant’s manual, hand-outs, buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.