Engineering Material Selection

Description

Design considerations in the use of materials are: quality control; selecting materials to optimize multiple properties; materials failure; long-term materials properties; materials behavior under extreme; conditions; corrosion; discussion of design and materials selection strategy; processing and process selection strategy; process economics; life-cycle thinking and eco-design; special topics.

Program

Bachelor degree in Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering Department (144)

Objectives

• The course aims to provide the students with insights and understanding of the engineering factors to be considered in selecting and justifying materials for new or replacement applications and to provide familiarity with methods of failure analysis. It also aims to create an awareness of many other factors that enter into engineering decisions, including cost and ethics considerations.